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Jason Yates promoted Christian values as CEO of My Faith Votes. He now faces child porn charges.

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Jason Yates promoted Christian values as CEO of My Faith Votes. He now faces child porn charges. (RNS) — Yates was charged with eight felony counts after a relative allegedly found a stash of child porn on a hard drive in his office. The post Jason Yates promoted Christian values as CEO of My Faith Votes. He now faces child porn charges. appeared first on RNS.

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Faith leaders offer prayer, contemplation, even comfort food as Election Day arrives

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Faith leaders offer prayer, contemplation, even comfort food as Election Day arrives (RNS) — ‘I think it is important to use all of our resources,’ said canon theologian Kelly Brown Douglas. ‘And one of the resources of the church is prayer.’ The post Faith leaders offer prayer, contemplation, even comfort food as Election Day arrives appeared first on RNS.

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Immigration is many voters’ top issue, but these swing-state churches say it’s not politics

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Immigration is many voters’ top issue, but these swing-state churches say it’s not politics MADISON, Wis. (RNS) — Some Republicans criticize liberal strongholds such as Dane County for offering sanctuaries to immigrants, but some faith leaders in the area, which includes the state capital, embrace that narrative. The post Immigration is many voters’ top issue, but these swing-state churches say it’s not politics appeared first on RNS.

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Why are some Christians opting for the American Solidarity Party?

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Why are some Christians opting for the American Solidarity Party? (RNS) — The American Solidarity Party, a party in the tradition of Christian Democracy, is gaining traction with a subset of highly engaged Christian voters who see their pro-life commitments as more expansive than just opposing abortion. The post Why are some Christians opting for the American Solidarity Party? appeared first on RNS.

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Diwali brings light to Unitarian Universalist congregation

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Diwali brings light to Unitarian Universalist congregation BETHESDA, Md. (RNS) — Diwali’s transcendent message of good over evil comes at the perfect time, say Unitarian Universalist congregants, who celebrated the festival of lights in the DC area just days before a critical presidential election. The post Diwali brings light to Unitarian Universalist congregation appeared first on RNS.

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As a Sikh American, I want a president who won’t help hate

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As a Sikh American, I want a president who won’t help hate (RNS) — On so many fundamental issues, Kamala Harris represents and advocates for a better and more inclusive America for the 21st century, and not for a return to nativism, a politics of exclusion and perpetual strife.  The post As a Sikh American, I want a president who won’t help hate appeared first on RNS.

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Four Gateway elders removed over pastor’s sexual abuse scandal

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Four Gateway elders removed over pastor’s sexual abuse scandal DALLAS (RNS) — The removals are latest fallout at one of the country’s largest evangelical Christian churches from allegations made in June against Gateway’s founding pastor, Robert Morris. The post Four Gateway elders removed over pastor’s sexual abuse scandal appeared first on RNS.

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The Vote Is Sacred Bus Tour

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The Vote Is Sacred Bus Tour State of Belief host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with faith leaders, activists and organizers along the Vote Is Sacred Bus Tour from Interfaith Alliance The post The Vote Is Sacred Bus Tour appeared first on RNS.

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Manhood is on the ballot

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Manhood is on the ballot (RNS) — This final week is all about seizing control of the narrative about masculinity. The post Manhood is on the ballot appeared first on RNS.

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As Election Day looms, Wisconsin clergy pray and stress that every vote is sacred

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As Election Day looms, Wisconsin clergy pray and stress that every vote is sacred Madison, Wis. (RNS) — As Election Day nears, clergy in Wisconsin work on getting out the vote and praying for peace as the end of a turbulent campaign draws near. The post As Election Day looms, Wisconsin clergy pray and stress that every vote is sacred appeared first on RNS.

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Charlie Kirk’s TPUSA opens a new front in ‘spiritual warfare’ on Christian campuses

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Charlie Kirk’s TPUSA opens a new front in ‘spiritual warfare’ on Christian campuses (RNS) — Since 2020, TPUSA chapters have appeared at over 45 Christian colleges or universities, though only 21 of those chapters appear currently active. The post Charlie Kirk’s TPUSA opens a new front in ‘spiritual warfare’ on Christian campuses appeared first on RNS.

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With Bible verses and Baptist zeal, Amanda Tyler offers how-to for dismantling Christian nationalism

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With Bible verses and Baptist zeal, Amanda Tyler offers how-to for dismantling Christian nationalism (RNS) — In her debut book, ‘How to End Christian Nationalism,’ Tyler presents a roadmap to building multiracial interfaith coalitions and fostering what she calls ‘uncomfortable’ but necessary conversations — especially for white Christians. The post With Bible verses and Baptist zeal, Amanda Tyler offers how-to for dismantling Christian nationa…

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‘Rocky’ meets ‘The Chosen’ in a new movie about an MMA prizefighting pal of Jesus

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‘Rocky’ meets ‘The Chosen’ in a new movie about an MMA prizefighting pal of Jesus (RNS) — A new film about a mixed-martial arts fighter whose day job is working as an apprentice for Jesus hopes to attract churchgoers who also love to watch sports. The independent film opens on 1,000 screens this Friday. The post ‘Rocky’ meets ‘The Chosen’ in a new movie about an MMA prizefighting pal of Jesus appeared first on RNS.

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Once a beneficent King Cyrus, Trump has lately been cast as a biblical avenger

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Once a beneficent King Cyrus, Trump has lately been cast as a biblical avenger (RNS) — Charismatic ‘prophets’ have long compared Trump to Bible characters to justify their support for the former president. But the latest iteration, as King Jehu, may signal tacit acceptance of political violence. The post Once a beneficent King Cyrus, Trump has lately been cast as a biblical avenger appeared first on RNS.

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