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70-Foot Cross Lights Up Controversy in WA Tourist Town

February 14th, 2025

The small tourist town of Leavenworth, Washington is divided over a planned 70-foot glowing cross being erected on the mountains overlooking their town. When zoning laws and religious freedom collide, who wins?

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Does God Really Want Us To Love Our Neighbors?

February 13th, 2025

President Trump's recent pausing of the refugee program in the United States has prompted much backlash, including a strong reaction from Pope Francis, who begs the president to reverse course on the refugee ban.

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Could Charity Become Illegal?

February 10th, 2025

The Trump administration and Elon Musk’s DOGE agency are cracking down on Lutheran charities, alleging refugee and social programs are a massive money laundering scheme fleecing taxpayers of billions.

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Will America Take Over These Holy Sites in Gaza?

February 10th, 2025

Donald Trump recently stated he wants the United States to take control of Gaza following the Israel-Palestine conflict. Here are some of the historic sites the United States would inherit should that happen.

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Is the Super Bowl Halftime Show Too Lewd For TV?

February 3rd, 2025

Louisiana lawmakers and faith leaders are calling for a tamer Super Bowl halftime show, citing past performances as too lewd for a family audience. Should this year’s show clean up its act?

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Teacher Who Refused to Remove Crucifix From Classroom Placed on Leave

January 30th, 2025

A Connecticut teacher was placed on leave after refusing to remove a crucifix from her classroom walls. Now she may sue the school district, alleging a violation of her First Amendment rights.

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Is Oklahoma Heading Towards a Christian Crusade?

January 29th, 2025

An Oklahoma politician just proposed bills criminalizing abortion, drag, and porn while restricting divorce. He says it will restore "moral sanity" to his state, but critics call it a step toward Christian theocracy.

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Do You Trust Your Pastor? You Might Be Alone

January 24th, 2025

Trust in clergy has plummeted, with only 30% of Americans viewing them as ethical—a 26% drop since 2000. Why is confidence in religious leaders declining, and can they rebuild trust?

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Trump Demands Apology After Bishop’s Sermon Goes Viral

January 23rd, 2025

Bishop Mariann Budde delivered a controversial sermon to President Trump in which she begged mercy for undocumented immigrants and the LGBTQ+ community which went viral online. Now Trump says she needs to apologize.

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Ahead of Trump, Some Churches Ceasing Spanish Services to Protect Undocumented Parishioners

January 10th, 2025

As Trump’s inauguration looms, fear of ICE raids is prompting churches to move Spanish-language services online to protect undocumented congregants, as pastors brace for what could be sweeping immigration changes.

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