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Should athletes talk about religion and politics? What Americans said in new poll
Athletes have historically displayed their faith in different ways during competitions, and a majority of Americans who watch sports are supportive of it, a new poll found.
Fifty-six percent of sports fans in the U.S. said they are very or somewhat supportive of athletes speaking about religious faith or other spiritual issues, according to a ...Read more
Amid sweeping immigration crackdown, Minnesota churches scrambling to respond
Church leaders are scrambling to respond as the Trump administration makes sweeping changes in immigration policy, ranging from freezing federal funds for refugee resettlement to revoking a policy prohibiting the arrest of undocumented immigrants in Christian houses of worship.
“This is a moment for us to recommit to the stranger among us ...Read more
Georgia-based Baptist group joins lawsuit to keep ICE out of churches
ATLANTA — A network of Baptist churches headquartered in Georgia is suing the Department of Homeland Security over its decision to scrap a Biden-era policy that limited federal immigration arrests near so-called “sensitive locations,” such as churches, schools and hospitals.
The Decatur-based Cooperative Baptist Fellowship’s lawsuit ...Read more
Kansas City's International House of Prayer founder committed sexual abuse, misconduct against 17 women, investigation finds
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — International House of Prayer-Kansas City founder Mike Bickle committed sexual abuse or misconduct against 17 women — including minors — over decades, amid a thriving culture of systematic abuse and coverups, a third-party investigation has found.
“Throughout the investigation, we have identified and interviewed ...Read more
Rev. Budde, who asked Trump to 'show mercy,' says the time for love is now
ATLANTA — The physical health benefits of love have been affirmed by science — reduced depression, lower blood pressure, less anxiety, and even improved sleep. In this moment of political division in the United States, theologians say Americans must now look to the spiritual benefits of love, and seek to reconnect with those who hold ...Read more
Michigan priest defrocked for imitating Elon Musk's 'Nazi' salute
A Michigan priest was relieved of his duties after giving what appeared to be a Nazi salute inspired by Elon Musk at a political rally last week.
The Anglican Catholic Church condemned Father Calvin Robinson for making “a gesture that many have interpreted as a pro-Nazi salute” at the end of an address to an anti-abortion, right-wing ...Read more
San Diego police investigate defacing of synagogue, church
SAN DIEGO — A Jewish synagogue in Bankers Hill was defaced similarly to that of a nearby Christian church over the weekend, prompting an investigation from San Diego police, officials said.
Parishioners at Ohr Shalom Synagogue were informed Sunday that their building had been spraypainted with the words “No Gods” and “Free Gaza,” the ...Read more
Catholics, start your engines. It's Archbishop Wenski's annual motorcycle 'biker' mass
MIAMI -- Nearly 350 riders hailing from all corners of Florida revved their motorcycle engines in the parking lot of a Doral church, as they waited for the signal to start their ride. The chilly temperatures that plagued South Florida for a week warmed up to a nice 70 degrees. Perfect for a Sunday ride.
No, these aren’t the Hell’s Angels ...Read more
US Catholic bishops condemn Trump immigration crackdown. Do church members agree?
A majority of U.S. Catholics said Donald Trump would be better equipped to handle immigration issues, according to exit polls, but less than one week into his second term as president, some church leaders are speaking out against his administration’s immigration crackdown.
Trump signed dozens of executive orders on immigration Jan. 20, ...Read more
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