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About - Dallas-Fort Worth Church Eleven 32 - Non-Denominational Church - Allen, TX
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About - Dallas-Fort Worth Church Eleven 32 - Non-Denominational Church - Allen, TX
Church Eleven32 is a non-denominational church in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. We are dedicated to being a place for all people to know God. Learn more about our church here.
Source: churcheleven32.com
St Sava Orthodox Church - Allen, TX
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St Sava Orthodox Church - Allen, TX
Discover the roots of Christianity with the Orthodox Church, a faith tradition tracing back nearly 2,000 years to Jesus Christ and His Apostles. Orthodox Christianity preserves the original teachings, practices, and sacraments established by the early Church, offering a direct connection to apostolic times. With a rich history spanning continents and cultures, Orthodoxy emphasizes right worship and belief, carefully guarding the truth passed down through Holy Scripture and Sacred Tradition. Experience the depth and authenticity of this ancient yet living faith as you explore the origins of Christian spirituality.
Source: stsavaoca.org
Upstate NY site honoring St. Kateri, Jesuit martyrs named a national shrine
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Upstate NY site honoring St. Kateri, Jesuit martyrs named a national shrine
(OSV News) — The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has designated Our Lady of Martyrs Shrine in Auriesville, New York, as a national shrine for pilgrims, the sanctuary announced Jan.…
Source: www.osvnews.com
Former GB News host sacked as priest after mimicking Elon Musk’s ‘Nazi salute’
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Former GB News host sacked as priest after mimicking Elon Musk’s ‘Nazi salute’
Former GB News star Calvin Robinson has been kicked out of his church after mimicking Elon Musk’s ‘Nazi salute’. It came at the end of a speech to the anti-abortion National Pro-Life Summit in Washington DC last week.
Source: www.msn.com
Professors, students engage in conversation on genocide on Holocaust Remembrance Day
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Professors, students engage in conversation on genocide on Holocaust Remembrance Day
A Jewish history professor spoke about the catalysts of the Holocaust and how awareness of these phenomena can aid people in their understanding of genocide at an International Holocaust Remembrance Day event Monday. 
Source: gwhatchet.com
Christian Teacher Takes a Stand for Jesus After Being Told to Remove Crucifix
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Christian Teacher Takes a Stand for Jesus After Being Told to Remove Crucifix
If the Christian faith is to withstand the pressures of an increasingly hostile world, believers must be grounded in the Word.
Source: mycharisma.com
In asking Trump to show mercy, Bishop Budde continues a long tradition of Christian leaders ‘speaking truth to power’
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In asking Trump to show mercy, Bishop Budde continues a long tradition of Christian leaders ‘speaking truth to power’
(The Conversation) — A scholar of medieval Christianity explores the history of Christians who spoke out, unafraid to risk official censure or even death.
Source: religionnews.com
Philip Guston’s Newly Restored ‘The Struggle Against Terrorism’ Unveiled in Mexico
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Philip Guston’s Newly Restored ‘The Struggle Against Terrorism’ Unveiled in Mexico
The mural was seen as so revolutionary that it was covered by a false wall only to be rediscovered and exhumed in 1973.
Source: observer.com
Join the ‘spiritual aristocracy’ of ancestors, Elder Christofferson tells BYU–Hawaii students
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Join the ‘spiritual aristocracy’ of ancestors, Elder Christofferson tells BYU–Hawaii students
A trio of Church leaders — Elder Christofferson, Elder Rasband and Relief Society General President Johnson — address BYU–Hawaii students during weekly devotional.
Source: www.deseret.com
Join the ‘spiritual aristocracy’ of ancestors, Elder Christofferson tells BYU–Hawaii students
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Join the ‘spiritual aristocracy’ of ancestors, Elder Christofferson tells BYU–Hawaii students
A trio of Church leaders — 2 Apostles and the Relief Society general president — address BYU–Hawaii students during weekly devotional
Source: www.thechurchnews.com
Refugee resettlement agencies scramble after Trump orders them to halt their federally funded work
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Refugee resettlement agencies scramble after Trump orders them to halt their federally funded work
Tens of thousands of recently arrived refugees might lose support for basic necessities like food and rent after a new Trump administration order suspended federal funding for resettlement agencies.
Source: www.msn.com
Christians Are Suffering Worldwide and No One is Talking About It
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Christians Are Suffering Worldwide and No One is Talking About It
Persecution is not going away. It is getting worse. Christians must stand with our brothers and sisters, raise awareness, pray and act.
Source: mycharisma.com
Yes, Jesus Was a Refugee
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Yes, Jesus Was a Refugee
From Russell Moore: Jesus is with the refugees in their camp. He calls us to join him.
Source: www.christianitytoday.com
Reflecting on the Legacy of the Nicene Creed 1,700 Years Later
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Reflecting on the Legacy of the Nicene Creed 1,700 Years Later
By today’s terminology, Athanasius of Alexandria might be called a “boy genius” or a prodigy. But back in 325 A.D., in his mid-20s, he was a church deacon known for his intellect and oratory. That year, he accompanied his bishop, Alexander of Alexandria, to Nicaea (in what is now Turkey) to assist at a council convened by the Roman Emperor Constantine.
Source: thetablet.org
Fires and the hour for Christian witness
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Fires and the hour for Christian witness
Angelenos are being purified, we are being tested by fire. Our city is being tested, as is our Church, the family of God.
Source: angelusnews.com
'Have mercy, Mr. President': Here is the sermon that enraged Donald Trump
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'Have mercy, Mr. President': Here is the sermon that enraged Donald Trump
The Rt. Rev. , Episcopal bishop of Washington, D.C., asked President Trump for mercy in this National Prayer Service sermon.
Source: www.msn.com
'Have mercy, Mr. President': Here is the sermon that enraged Donald Trump
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'Have mercy, Mr. President': Here is the sermon that enraged Donald Trump
The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, Episcopal bishop of Washington, D.C., asked President Trump for mercy in this National Prayer Service sermon.
Source: www.usatoday.com
Thrive International expands despite federal cuts thanks to unique funding model: ‘It’s working really well’
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Thrive International expands despite federal cuts thanks to unique funding model: ‘It’s working really well’
While other refugee organizations scramble amid federal funding cuts, a Spokane-based refugee resettlement nonprofit is expanding westward, drawing on private donations and state funding to continue its mission.
Source: www.spokesman.com
Evangelicals and Immigration Policy
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Evangelicals and Immigration Policy
Multiple evangelical Christian groups are criticizing tenets of the Trump Administration's immigration policy. But many people in the pews agree with Trump.
Source: www.kasu.org
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'Open Doors' NGO reports 380 Million Christians persecuted worldwide
The evangelical NGO Open Doors, which is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, revealed the latest figures from its World Watch List of Christian persecution. Presented by General Director ...
Source: international.la-croix.com
The gathering force of Trump's religious opposition
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The gathering force of Trump's religious opposition
We are seeing the beginnings of an interfaith protest movement the likes of which we haven’t seen since the March on Washington.
Source: www.msn.com
Evangelical Christian groups want Trump to reconsider certain immigration policies
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Evangelical Christian groups want Trump to reconsider certain immigration policies
Multiple evangelical Christian groups are criticizing tenants of the Trump Administration's immigration policy. But many people in the pews agree with them.
Source: www.boisestatepublicradio.org
The Chinese Christian Group Making Inroads In Romania
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The Chinese Christian Group Making Inroads In Romania
BUCHAREST ndash Through online sermons and a bustling virtual community a Chinese Christian group labeled as a ldquocultrdquo and persecuted inside
Source: www.bignewsnetwork.com
Stray Thoughts: Encouraging mercy is not un-American
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Stray Thoughts: Encouraging mercy is not un-American
I was in Eagle Grove last week. Like many travelers in Iowa, I stopped at Casey’s before leaving town.
Source: www.bdemo.com
In asking Trump to show mercy, Bishop Budde continues a long tradition of Christian leaders ‘speaking truth to power’
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In asking Trump to show mercy, Bishop Budde continues a long tradition of Christian leaders ‘speaking truth to power’
A scholar of medieval Christianity explores the history of Christians who spoke out, unafraid to risk official censure or even death.
Source: www.msn.com
OPINION: The Christian Right Does Not Know Jesus
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OPINION: The Christian Right Does Not Know Jesus
In this op-ed, Rev. CJ Brinson of Umoja Church in Greensboro writes about his issues with the Christian right in Trumps first days.
Source: qcnerve.com
How to Win an Argument and Crush Your Opponent
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How to Win an Argument and Crush Your Opponent
Jesus’ words, “Father, forgive them for they know not what they do,” established that our faith is not a faith of revenge. Stephen, the first Christian martyr, looked up to
Source: www.somerset-kentucky.com
Pope paves way for beatification of Georgia martyrs
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Pope paves way for beatification of Georgia martyrs
4,476 Christians were killed, and 4,744 Christians were detained or imprisoned in 2025, according to the World Watch list compiled by Open Doors. “Though fewer Christians were killed for their faith in Nigeria compared to last year, it remains disproportionately deadly for… Continue Reading →
Source: www.heraldmalaysia.com
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Encouraging mercy is not un-American
Iwas in Eagle Grove last week. Like many travelers in Iowa, I stopped at Casey’s before leaving town. Eagle Grove is a meatpacking community, and many jobs are held by Hispanic men and women. As I waited with my coffee in the check-out line, I was behind a Hispanic man whose hands showed his labors […]
Source: www.timesrepublican.com
Pope paves way for beatification of Georgia martyrs
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Pope paves way for beatification of Georgia martyrs
Plenty of ink has been spilled over the decay of cultural Christianity and the possibility of Christian persecution in ...
Source: www.ucanews.com
In Chhattisgarh, a Christian man’s body seeks a grave as fraternity is given a burial
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In Chhattisgarh, a Christian man’s body seeks a grave as fraternity is given a burial
The Supreme Court’s split verdict on an Adivasi man’s plea to allow his father to be buried in their village is very good in parts – but only in parts.
Source: scroll.in
Film about hero executed by Nazis faces accusations of abetting Christian nationalism
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Film about hero executed by Nazis faces accusations of abetting Christian nationalism
Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin' portrays a real-life minister martyred for standing up for his beliefs, but critics including his descendants say it hides a political message
Source: www.msn.com
Stories of Hope from the Persecuted Church
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Stories of Hope from the Persecuted Church
With the end of the year 2007 in sight, there is certainly enough bad news coming from all ends of the world All you have to do is to flip on your television, go to the Internet or read your local
Source: www.christianpost.com
Christians, Evangelicals Take Stand Against Trump Over Refugees
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Christians, Evangelicals Take Stand Against Trump Over Refugees
Donald Trump accepted some 50,000 refugees in 2017 but is now putting the brakes on the longstanding program. Critics say he's "painting with a broad brush."
Source: www.msn.com
Caring for migrants and refugees is not optional for Catholics.
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Caring for migrants and refugees is not optional for Catholics.
Jesus calls us to care for those in need—regardless of national boundaries.
Source: www.americamagazine.org
Pro-lifers rally, march in San Francisco to speak up, stand up for unborn, expectant mothers
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Pro-lifers rally, march in San Francisco to speak up, stand up for unborn, expectant mothers
Walk for Life West Coast participants set out after an hourlong rally in front of San Francisco's City Hall Jan.
Source: catholicstarherald.org
Pastor discusses the shocking truth about Christianity and the Holocaust
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Pastor discusses the shocking truth about Christianity and the Holocaust
Nigeria (MNN) -- What’s behind the rapidly rising oppression in Africa’s most populous nation?
Source: www.ecumenicalnews.com
Amid horrors of Holocaust, Polish Franciscan mother superior saved hundreds of Jewish children
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Amid horrors of Holocaust, Polish Franciscan mother superior saved hundreds of Jewish children
Episcopal Bishop of Washington Mariann Budde's plea to Trump gave a human face to those who, in the approach of a heartless administration, are a faceless group, shamefully maligned and made into a national scapegoat.
Source: www.cathstan.org
Pope clears way for beatification of Georgia martyrs
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Pope clears way for beatification of Georgia martyrs
The stand-out fact from The State of the Great Commission report from the evangelical Lausanne Movement is the exponential growth of Christianity in the two-thirds world. It rivals the stories of the early church: “Christian communities that had been planted in Asia, Africa,… Continue Reading →
Source: www.cathstan.org
Backed by White House, anti-abortion activists rally at annual March for Life
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Backed by White House, anti-abortion activists rally at annual March for Life
Tens of thousands of anti-abortion protesters gathered at the National Mall to participate in the March for Life four days after the inauguration of President Donald Trump.
Source: gwhatchet.com
Pope Francis clears way for beatification of Georgia martyrs
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Pope Francis clears way for beatification of Georgia martyrs
In a decree signed on Jan. 27, Pope Francis formally recognized the five Franciscan missionaries as having been killed for their faith, clearing the way for their beatification.
Source: www.americamagazine.org
Pope clears way for beatification of Georgia martyrs
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Pope clears way for beatification of Georgia martyrs
The five Spanish Franciscans, known as the Georgia martyrs, are seen in a painting featured in a video from the
Source: catholicstarherald.org
Feast of Eden
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Feast of Eden
Closed to outsiders and plagued by addiction, a Vietnam village tuned its radios to a California preacher. It has bloomed into a showcase for Hmong culture and an unlikely tourist destination.
Source: www.christianitytoday.com
Trump Halts Refugee Admissions, Stranding Thousands Approved to Enter U.S., Fleeing War, Persecution
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Trump Halts Refugee Admissions, Stranding Thousands Approved to Enter U.S., Fleeing War, Persecution
We look at the impact of President Trump’s halting of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program with Krish O’Mara Vignarajah, president and CEO of Global Refuge, a faith-based nonprofit that helps place and resource refugees upon their arrival in the U.S. as part of the program. Some 100,000 refugees were settled in the United States last year under the highly selective program, which has enjoyed bipartisan support for decades. Now thousands of people already approved to come to the United States
Source: www.democracynow.org
Pressure Grows to Free Egyptian Activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah & Stop Harassment of Hossam Bahgat
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Pressure Grows to Free Egyptian Activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah & Stop Harassment of Hossam Bahgat
We discuss the cases of two of Egypt’s most prominent political activists, Hossam Bahgat and Alaa Abd El-Fattah, who have both been persecuted by the Egyptian government for exposing its human rights abuses. Bahgat is facing a new round of harassment from Egyptian security forces, while El-Fattah remains in prison past his expected release. El-Fattah’s mother, the Cairo University professor Laila Soueif, has been on hunger strike for nearly four months in the U.K., where both she and her son
Source: www.democracynow.org
Never forget Auschwitz horrors, Pope Francis says ahead of 80th anniversary
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Never forget Auschwitz horrors, Pope Francis says ahead of 80th anniversary
Speaking at the Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis marked the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz and made urgent appeals for peace in Sudan and Colombia.
Source: www.catholicnewsagency.com
Pakistan: 'I former Imam who found salvation in Christ'
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Pakistan: 'I former Imam who found salvation in Christ'
AsiaNews in conversation with Patras Paul, a Muslim cleric who suddenly - more than twenty years ago - reading the Gospel found in it the answers he could no longer find in the Koran. He tells of the persecution he suffered for this choice and of his difficult life today. His battle to have his new religious identity recognised on his identity card.
Source: www.asianews.it
Under Trump, will Denver churches offer immigrants sanctuary again? Religious leaders consider shifting landscape.
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Under Trump, will Denver churches offer immigrants sanctuary again? Religious leaders consider shifting landscape.
As President Donald Trump’s immigration policies go into effect, Denver religious leaders are turning to their faiths while deciding how to react.
Source: www.denverpost.com
Mercy, Mr. President: Explaining Washington bishop’s controversial plea on behalf of the vulnerable [column]
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Mercy, Mr. President: Explaining Washington bishop’s controversial plea on behalf of the vulnerable [column]
The Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, delivered a plea from the pulpit to President Donald Trump during an inaugural prayer service Tuesday at
Source: lancasteronline.com
‘Nostra Aetate’: 60 years of fostering understanding in Jewish-Catholic relations
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‘Nostra Aetate’: 60 years of fostering understanding in Jewish-Catholic relations
The declaration of the Second Vatican Council revolutionized the Catholic Church’s attitude toward Judaism and the Jewish people.
Source: www.clevelandjewishnews.com
Bishop Budde has some nerve!
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Bishop Budde has some nerve!
Our great and glorious leader was ambushed on Tuesday morning.
Source: www.bostonglobe.com
Why an atheist gay Jewish writer believes Mormonism could save democracy
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Why an atheist gay Jewish writer believes Mormonism could save democracy
Writer and scholar Jonathan Rauch says the LDS Church may have found the answer to balancing cultural war issues with religion.
Source: www.msn.com
Archbishop Broglio to Trump: Protect, don't persecute those in need
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Archbishop Broglio to Trump: Protect, don't persecute those in need
One in seven Christians across the world now face “high levels of persecution and discrimination” for their beliefs.
Source: www.heraldmalaysia.com
Challenging times to speak God’s truth to ourselves
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Challenging times to speak God’s truth to ourselves
The Bible encourages Christians to speak the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15). The verse’s context is spiritual maturity and church unity (vv. 12-15), and many Christians apply its truth in counseling others. They share what they’ve learned from the Bible, and what is beneficial to hearers to build them up “according to their needs” (Ephesians […]
Source: www.lockhaven.com
Theirs Is the Kingdom of Heaven
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Theirs Is the Kingdom of Heaven
Many Christians around the world see persecution as a blessing. Westerners can learn from them.
Source: www.christianitytoday.com
Verse of the Day
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Verse of the Day
Better a patient man than a warrior, a man who controls his temper than one who takes a city.
Source: www.christianity.com
Bishop Mariann Budde did what a Christian is obliged to do
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Bishop Mariann Budde did what a Christian is obliged to do
If she had not addressed those fears and begged for mercy, the service would have been, at best, a disingenuous engagement and, at worst, an act of fraud and cowardice The words that Episcopal Bishop of Washington Mariann Budde spoke were few. They weren’t shouted. They weren’t demanding. They co
Source: www.iolaregister.com
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Inauguration week was a collision of two Christianities
Between the Christianity of Trump and the Christianity of Christ, we recognize the widest possible difference.
Source: www.msn.com
Christians in West End gather for day of prayer, unity
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Christians in West End gather for day of prayer, unity
Do you believe? This was the simple, yet complex question that the Rev. Bob Simon asked the 20-some attendees gathered Thursday morning at Our Lady Queen of Peace in Brodheadsville. The annual event i...
Source: www.tnonline.com
Ahmadiyaa Muslim Community in Rotterdam Junction spreads 'love for all'
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Ahmadiyaa Muslim Community in Rotterdam Junction spreads 'love for all'
Tucked away in Rotterdam Junction is the Bait-un-Nur Mosque, home to the local Ahmadiyya Muslim Community.
Source: www.dailygazette.com
‘Between Borders’ Calls to Christians
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‘Between Borders’ Calls to Christians
In its story of an Armenian refugee family, a new film emphasizes the church’s role in caring for the displaced.
Source: www.christianitytoday.com
Tampa Bay Jan. 6 convicts show little remorse, thank Trump for pardon
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Tampa Bay Jan. 6 convicts show little remorse, thank Trump for pardon
Floridians walked out of Coleman federal prison in Sumter County and found a small crowd of family and supporters cheering in the cold. The men were among the 1,500 or so across the country pardoned by President Donald Trump on Monday for crimes committed at the Jan.
Source: www.msn.com
Your letters: Catholics
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Your letters: Catholics "on edge," hope during Trump and deportation
Letters to the editor: NCR readers respond to articles about Catholic responses to Trump's inauguration, executive orders and talk of deportation. 
Source: www.ncronline.org
Editorial: Addressing Trump, Bishop Budde did what a Christian is obliged to do
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Editorial: Addressing Trump, Bishop Budde did what a Christian is obliged to do
Episcopal Bishop of Washington Mariann Budde's plea to Trump gave a human face to those who, in the approach of a heartless administration, are a faceless group, shamefully maligned and made into a national scapegoat.
Source: www.ncronline.org
A brave bishop stumped Trump. You could call it a Bible bashing
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A brave bishop stumped Trump. You could call it a Bible bashing
Donald Trump has presented himself as a Christian champion, but a Washington cleric just reminded him what Christianity is actually about.
Source: www.smh.com.au
ICC prosecutor requests warrants for Afghan Taliban leaders over persecution of women
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ICC prosecutor requests warrants for Afghan Taliban leaders over persecution of women
The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor says he has requested arrest warrants for two top Afghan Taliban officials over the repression of women.
Source: apnews.com
Malcolm Guite: Poet’s Corner
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Malcolm Guite: Poet’s Corner
The Feast of the Conversion of St Paul is a reminder that people can change, says Malcolm Guite
Source: www.churchtimes.co.uk
Unchecked persecution, government silence will threaten Christian identity, says civil society group
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Unchecked persecution, government silence will threaten Christian identity, says civil society group
Attacks against the community have become more frequent, brutal and systematic, the United Christian Forum said.
Source: scroll.in
As Trump demands apology, Episcopal bishop explains her call for mercy toward those living in fear
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As Trump demands apology, Episcopal bishop explains her call for mercy toward those living in fear
The sermon’s duration was less than 15 minutes. Its theme—a call for unity grounded in faith at a time of political division—was hardly out of the norm for a post-inauguration service at Washington National Cathedral, which has hosted similar...
Source: www.christiancentury.org
ICC prosecutor requests warrants for Taliban leaders over persecution of Afghan women
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ICC prosecutor requests warrants for Taliban leaders over persecution of Afghan women
The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor says he has requested arrest warrants for two top Afghan Taliban officials over the repression of women. The Taliban have barred women from jobs, most public spaces and education beyond sixth grade after they took back control of the country in 2021.
Source: www.yahoo.com
How confident are you in your faith?
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How confident are you in your faith?
A Reflection for the Memorial of St. John Bosco, Priest, by Zac Davis
Source: www.americamagazine.org
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Bishop Budde Delivered a Truly Christian Message
When Donald Trump sat down Tuesday beneath the exquisite stained-glass windows of the National Cathedral, he likely expected a sermon that would reflect his earthly glory back to him: something about unity in America,
Source: www.msn.com
Everybody Is an Ally until It’s Time to Be an Ally
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Everybody Is an Ally until It’s Time to Be an Ally
By Dr. Kristen Barnes-Holiday, Ph. D., Contributing Columnist    Considering that Martin Luther King Jr. Day is upon us, I’m reminded of how the Black community, many people within the Jewish community and varying communities supported him, but I’m also reminded of closeted supporters and those who outright opposed him. As brothers and sisters in … Continued
Source: atlantadailyworld.com
Trump Unleashes MAGA War on Liberal Christianity
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Trump Unleashes MAGA War on Liberal Christianity
The president felt personally insulted by the bishop of Washington. But his clerical defenders have a much bigger agenda of monopolizing faith.
Source: www.msn.com
Trump attacks Bishop for plea of mercy, calling for LGBTQ+ and immigrant compassion in viral sermon
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Trump attacks Bishop for plea of mercy, calling for LGBTQ+ and immigrant compassion in viral sermon
VATICAN CITY — As Christian churches prepare to mark the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity will focus on affirming the Nicene Creed and its expression of the faith Christians share.
Source: www.nationofchange.org
Christianophobia: an interview with Rupert Shortt
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Christianophobia: an interview with Rupert Shortt
Rupert Shortt is the author of Christianophobia: A Faith Under Attack and religion editor of the Times Literary Supplement. Alan Johnson is the Editor of Fathom. Part 1: Christianophobia Alan Jo...
Source: fathomjournal.org
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Detroit pastor Lorenzo Sewell slams bishop who lectured Trump for 'theological malpractice'
Detroit pastor Lorenzo Sewell of 180 Church slammed Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde for calling out President Trump during the National Prayer Service.
Source: www.msn.com
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I've never been prouder of my church after hearing Episcopal bishop's plea to Trump
Mariann Budde, the Episcopal bishop who prayed for mercy, has been shown none by Trump and the Christians who follow him. Where are their values?
Source: www.msn.com
ICC prosecutor seeks arrest of Taliban leaders over persecution of women
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ICC prosecutor seeks arrest of Taliban leaders over persecution of women
Karim Khan said there were reasonable grounds to suspect that Supreme Leader Haibatullah Akhundzada and chief justice Abdul Hakim Haqqani 'bear criminal responsibility for the crime against humanity of persecution on gender grounds.'
Source: www.lemonde.fr
Bishops condemn Trump's immigration orders for stoking fear, anxiety
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Bishops condemn Trump's immigration orders for stoking fear, anxiety
Catholic advocacy groups, southern border dioceses and the U.S. bishops' conference are expressing deep concern after President Trump signed a series of executive orders targeting immigration on his first week in the Oval Office.
Source: www.ncronline.org
UPDATE: Protestant leader at interfaith service calls on Trump to ‘have mercy’ on migrants, LGBTQ
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UPDATE: Protestant leader at interfaith service calls on Trump to ‘have mercy’ on migrants, LGBTQ
In her sermon, Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington was openly critical of the president. 
Source: www.catholicnewsagency.com
ICC prosecutor requests warrants for Afghan Taliban leaders over persecution of women
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ICC prosecutor requests warrants for Afghan Taliban leaders over persecution of women
Since they took back control of the country in 2021, the Taliban have barred women from jobs, most public spaces, and education beyond sixth grade.
Source: www.bostonglobe.com
ICC Prosecutor Seeks Taliban Leaders’ Arrest Over Persecution Of Women
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ICC Prosecutor Seeks Taliban Leaders’ Arrest Over Persecution Of Women
WASHINGTON (BP) – Religious nationalism, mass displacement, authoritarianism, surveillance technology and other trends combine to persecute 300 million Christians globally, International Christian Concern (ICC) said in its 2025 Global Persecution
Source: www.channelstv.com
Trump Demands Bishop Apologize for Asking Him to Govern With Mercy
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Trump Demands Bishop Apologize for Asking Him to Govern With Mercy
Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde made the request during an interfaith prayer service on Tuesday.
Source: truthout.org
Trump suspends refugee program citing public safety, national security as 'paramount considerations'
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Trump suspends refugee program citing public safety, national security as 'paramount considerations'
President Donald Trump issued an executive order on his first day back in office to suspend the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) for at least four months, a move that has raised concerns among refugee advocates.
Source: www.msn.com
Washington church’s social media overwhelmed by MAGA supporters fuming about bishop’s plea to Trump
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Washington church’s social media overwhelmed by MAGA supporters fuming about bishop’s plea to Trump
MAGA faithful have overwhelmed Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde’s church’s Facebook page by leaving over 100 negative reviews in the last 24 hours
Source: www.aol.com
Peak Iowa: Caitlyn Jenner’s alma mater in Lamoni
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Peak Iowa: Caitlyn Jenner’s alma mater in Lamoni
What do Mormon pioneers and Caitlyn Jenner have in common? Besides a tendency towards backwards beliefs and manslaughter, they share a deep connection to the southwestern Iowa city of Lamoni […]
Source: littlevillagemag.com
When Following Jesus Gets Hard: Lessons from John 6:66
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When Following Jesus Gets Hard: Lessons from John 6:66
Episcopal Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, a U.S. citizen born in New Jersey, cannot legally be deported
Source: newslj.com
When worship becomes an act of cruelty
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When worship becomes an act of cruelty
Why are white evangelicals so conditioned for cruelty? After all, the debacle that was Donald Trump’s first day in office included ending birthright citizenship, erasing transgender and intersex people, threatening to colonize our neighbors, lying about the 2020 election results, and pardoning more than 1,500 January 6 insurrectionists, many of whom assaulted police officers, while...
Source: baptistnews.com
Bishop gives Tr*mp a verbal spanking during inaugural prayer service & of course he’s crying like a baby
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Bishop gives Tr*mp a verbal spanking during inaugural prayer service & of course he’s crying like a baby
Today, more than two millennia after Augustus forced a poor family on a journey to Bethlehem, billions of people around the world will sing not to Octavian but to that frail little boy.
Source: www.queerty.com
Prominent Republican demands Trump deport bishop who preached mercy
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Prominent Republican demands Trump deport bishop who preached mercy
Episcopal Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, a U.S. citizen born in New Jersey, cannot legally be deported
Source: www.aol.com
Christian Survivor of Terrorism: ‘Pray for Boko Haram’
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Christian Survivor of Terrorism: ‘Pray for Boko Haram’
The World Watch List 2025 identified Nigeria, which has been grappling with Muslim extremist violence since 2009, as one of the world’s worst countries for Christian persecution.
Source: www.ncregister.com
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Prominent Republican demands Trump deport bishop who preached mercy
“The so-called Bishop who spoke at the National Prayer Service on Tuesday morning was a Radical Left hard line Trump hater,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “She was nasty in tone, and not compelling or smart.... She and her church owe the public an apology!”
Source: www.msn.com
‘American Primeval’: How does the Netflix Brigham Young hold up to the real LDS prophet?
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‘American Primeval’: How does the Netflix Brigham Young hold up to the real LDS prophet?
Audiences are devouring the grisly Netflix miniseries “ American Primeval ,” a work of historical fiction centered around the 1857 Mountain Meadows Massacre in which Mormon militiamen in southwestern Utah slaughtered nearly an entire wagon train of men, women and children.
Source: www.msn.com
Christian survivor of terrorism: ‘Pray for Boko Haram’
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Christian survivor of terrorism: ‘Pray for Boko Haram’
A Nigerian woman whose husband was killed by Boko Haram in 2014 has asked for prayers for persecuted Christians and for the terrorist group. 
Source: www.catholicnewsagency.com
Bible App Downloads Soar In Persecuted Christian Regions
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Bible App Downloads Soar In Persecuted Christian Regions
YouVersion Bible App saw record-breaking downloads on January 5, 2025. The app's founder, Bobby Gruenewald, reported 798,000 new installations that d
Source: menafn.com
“Have Mercy”: Watch Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde’s Sermon Challenging Trump at Inaugural Service
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“Have Mercy”: Watch Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde’s Sermon Challenging Trump at Inaugural Service
On Tuesday, Episcopal Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde gave the sermon at the inaugural prayer service at the National Cathedral in Washington. Directly addressing President Trump in the front row, she urged him to “have mercy” on immigrants and LGBTQ people targeted by his policies. We play an excerpt from her sermon.
Source: www.democracynow.org
When N.J.-born bishop preaches mercy at Trump, Georgia Rep. responds: Deport her!
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When N.J.-born bishop preaches mercy at Trump, Georgia Rep. responds: Deport her!
Free speech and religious persecution ... and it's only Day 2 of the Trump Administration
Source: www.nj.com
In sermon to Trump, Bishop Budde pleads for immigrants, transgender rights
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In sermon to Trump, Bishop Budde pleads for immigrants, transgender rights
WASHINGTON (RNS) — The inaugural prayer service at the Washington National Cathedral on Tuesday morning featured a number of interfaith leaders, including the Rt. Rev. Mariann Budde, the Episcopal bishop of Washington, who delivered the homily.
Source: religionnews.com
Trump Move To Stop Refugee Program Could Impact Persecuted Christians
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Trump Move To Stop Refugee Program Could Impact Persecuted Christians
Religious intolerance is on the rise as modern technologies merge with age-old authoritarian policies of oppression to increasingly target Christians across the globe in a yearslong concerning trend.
Source: religionunplugged.com
Modeling St. Sebastian in the (second) age of Trump
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Modeling St. Sebastian in the (second) age of Trump
Tulio Huggins on the challenge of human dignity under the 47th U.S. president, who may resemble a Roman Emperor of old.
Source: www.ncronline.org
Bishop Unexpectedly Calls Trump Out During Inauguration Prayer Service: 'Have Mercy' on LGBT Children
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Bishop Unexpectedly Calls Trump Out During Inauguration Prayer Service: 'Have Mercy' on LGBT Children
Donald Trump was called out by an Episcopal Church bishop during the inauguration prayer service, during which she asked him to "have mercy" on LGBTQ+ children.
Source: www.msn.com

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