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The United Methodist Church in Crisis: Mass Exodus of One Million Members in a Single Day

In an unprecedented turn of events, the United Methodist Church (UMC) witnessed a historic mass exodus as over one million members from the Côte d’Ivoire Conference in West Africa decided to leave the denomination. This significant departure follows the UMC’s …

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European Bishops Slam Turkey for Diluting Christian Heritage with Mosque Conversion

Istanbul – June 2024 – The Church of Saint Saviour in Chora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has been converted into a mosque, sparking outrage among European bishops who claim the move dilutes the rich Christian heritage embedded in Turkey’s …

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The Two Witnesses of Revelation 11: A Case for Peter and Paul

  The identity of the two witnesses described in Revelation 11 has been a subject of much debate among theologians and Bible scholars. One prevalent modern interpretation suggests that these witnesses are Enoch and Elijah, based on the fact that …

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United Methodists Embrace Sweeping Changes to Sexuality Teachings

In Charlotte, N.C., the General Conference of the United Methodist Church (UMC) is undergoing a significant transformation. Historically the third-largest religious group in the United States, the UMC is moving towards a progressive stance on human sexuality. Delegates in legislative …

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The Faith of the Canaanite Woman

The passage from Matthew 15:21-28, where Jesus encounters the Canaanite woman, has been interpreted in various ways throughout Christian history. Some have misused this text to claim that Jesus and salvation were meant exclusively for the Jews, but a closer …

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AI Preachers? Not in our Church, Says Most Americans

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance, its applications span a wide array of fields, including potential use in spiritual guidance. However, a recent study by the American Bible Society (ABS) reveals that most Americans remain wary of relying on …

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Tragic Loss of American Missionaries in Haiti: A Call for Prayer and Reflection

Port-au-Prince, Haiti – In a devastating incident on Thursday, two young American missionaries, Davy and Natalie Lloyd, along with Haitian church leader Jude Montis, were tragically killed amid escalating gang violence in Haiti. The three were ambushed by gang members …

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The Faith and Work Movement Is Leaving Blue-Collar Workers Behind

Say it’s Thursday evening, and you sit down on your couch after dinner. Just before flipping on the TV, you pause, breathe, close your eyes, and reflect for a moment about your workday. What do you feel? Do you have …

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California toy stores without gender-neutral sections could face fines under new law

California stores that do not feature a gender-neutral toy selection for kids risk incurring a fine of up to $500, according to a law that will be enforceable in January seeking to reduce what proponents say are harmful stereotypes about …

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Should Christians take their money out of banks that don’t share their values?

Credit union survey finds at least one-third are considering changes amid ‘de-banking’ trend Nearly a third of Christians in the U.S. have considered switching banks in the last year due to conflicts with their values and other factors, according to …

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