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A consortium of Orthodox Christian scholars, clergy and lay supporters meeting this week outside Boston proposed guidelines for the church to revive the ancient practice of allowing women to be deacons.
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Journalist’s book explores ‘crack-up of the American evangelical church’
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‘It was futile … nothing will change’
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Supreme Court declines to reinstate Florida ban on drag shows
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I grew up in the church-cult from Let Us Prey; here’s why abuse runs rampant in the IFB
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Charles G. Adams, former BJC chair and legendary Detroit pastor
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First Baptist Abilene dedicates $10 million community ministry center
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Stop doing business with China, religious freedom watchdog group urges
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ACE American Insurance Co. denies allegations in Kanakuk’s recent cross claim
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New study finds Americans agree on issues facing their families but differ greatly on marriage and family in general
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Interfaith leaders influenced MLK’s Christian outlook, biographer says
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National leader of Chi Alpha resigns as sex abuse scandal looms
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Ministry jobs and more
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Alabama Supreme Court declines to stop Samford from taking house of former fraternity
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New speaker of the House releases select January 6 footage to allow Christians and conservatives to change the narrative
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Journalist’s book explores ‘crack-up of the American evangelical church’
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In Botswana, a booming economy lures U.S.-educated pastors home
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Supreme Court declines to reinstate Florida ban on drag shows
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Immigration advocates deplore House Republicans’ effort to tie Ukraine aid to severe border measures
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Even as Biden supports their interest in Israel, white evangelicals disapprove of his job performance
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As SBC moves toward second vote on Law Amendment, debate continues on just what it means
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Hawks and Felton to lead CBF advocacy efforts
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30 years ago, RFRA passed with support from a broad coalition unimaginable today
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Even on January 6, family was important to Mike Pence
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Transitions for the week of 12-1-23
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‘Pastor Johnny’ wins a bid to unseal Guidepost documents
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Tougher border policies will not stop the flow of migrants, immigration experts say
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Professors defend Thomas Jefferson from Christian nationalism
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Judge rules discovery may continue in Sillses’ lawsuit against SBC parties
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The Toxic Evangelical Variant
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Thank you, Jack
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Devouring beasts: Advent and the 2024 election
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Jack Tales: Remembering Jack Causey
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Praying in a time of war
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Baptists were for separation of church and state before they were against it
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Hamas’ ‘sexual pogrom’ in Israel
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‘Useful idiots’ won’t end the Israel-Hamas war, and neither will a cease-fire
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The blood of Advent
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A generational torch passes at Bubba-Doo’s
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The desire for retaliation is a fool’s errand
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Knowing what we see and remembering what we know
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Recordings show how the Mormon church protects itself from child sex abuse claims
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This Palestinian American professor leans on his Quaker faith during conflict
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The Episcopal Church reckons with tangled protocol on clergy abuse and accountability
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Nearly a quarter of young Brits open to banning the Bible
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Las Vegas man accused of threats against Jewish US senator and her family is indicted
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Israel’s mosaic of Jewish ethnic groups is key to understanding the country
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Influential Detroit pastor the Rev. Charles Gilchrist Adams dies at age 86
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‘Jesus’ film producers plan release of new animated version in 2025
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Elon Musk expresses regret for endorsing antisemitic post but swears at advertisers boycotting X over it
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Search For God In A Faithless Nation: Inside One Man’s Journey
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Pope Francis asks theologians to ‘demasculinize’ the church
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An Indian official plotted to assassinate a Sikh separatist leader in New York, US prosecutors say
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AP Photos: Church that hosted Rosalynn Carter funeral played key role in her and her husband’s lives
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Stoicism and spirituality: A philosopher explains how more Americans’ search for meaning is turning them toward the classics
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How support for Trump is causing a rift in the evangelical church
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Argentina’s president-elect, Javier Milei, visits Lubavitcher rabbi’s grave to offer thanks for his surprise victory
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Canadian Evangelical Scholar Fired Following University Investigation
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Top Diplomat Of Ecumenical Patriarchate Delves Into Catholic-Orthodox Relations
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Africa’s Wall Street Quiets Christian Worship
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