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At memorial, friends mourn loss of Jennifer Lyell, SBC whistleblower and publishing exec

On a hot and humid summer day, Thursday afternoon (June 26), a group of mourners gathered in a small chapel at Immanuel Nashville church to say goodbye to Jennifer Lyell.

Prayer in school divides Americans as Texas law takes effect

A new report finds Americans split on prayer in school, with half saying Christian prayers led by teachers are OK. Approval ranges widely from state to state.

California fires have destroyed at least a dozen houses of worship

California fires destroy houses of worship in Altadena, including a historic Black mosque and Baptist church, as faith leaders unite to support affected communities across Los Angeles County. At least a dozen religious buildings burned.

Warren Throckmorton Takes on David Barton and ‘Christian Nationalists’ Revisionist History’

Despite past controversy, David Barton’s influence in conservative evangelical circles has found an eager audience with the rise of Christian nationalism in the age of Trump.

How a Game Designer Turned Jesuit Ended Up Writing about Space Religion

Shane Liesegang went on a spiritual quest, which would eventually lead him to leave his work as a designer for games like Fallout and Skyrim — some of the genre’s most popular role-playing games — and join the Jesuits, the same religious order as Pope Francis

White Christians Think Too Many People See Racism When It’s not There, New Survey Finds

A new survey from Pew Research revealed once again how deeply divided religious Americans are when it comes to matters of race and systemic racism.

Calvinist Activist Warns that White Nationalism Is Invading Reformed Churches

The anti-woke alliance of Calvinist Theobros and Christian nationalists hits the skids — as author Owen Strachan feuds online with Andrew Torba of Gab.

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