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Bill Gothard abuse survivors still seek justice, healing as they reckon with his legacy

Survivors of alleged abuse by Bill Gothard say accountability remains unfinished as the former IBLP leader's illness renews attention on the ministry's legacy.

‘It’s a sin if you do not vote’: Progressive National Baptists urge midterm turnout

Progressive National Baptist Convention leaders urged churches to boost voter turnout ahead of the midterm elections, calling voting a moral responsibility.

Asbury Theological Seminary cut by United Methodist Church over same-sex marriage issue

Asbury Seminary is no longer an approved school for United Methodist candidates after disagreements over LGBTQ+ inclusion and denominational standards.

Meet the pastors who support the ICE raids

An increasing number of pastors support stricter immigration enforcement, arguing that border security and Christian compassion are not mutually exclusive.

Abortion, Israel and homosexuality top clergy’s political topics, survey finds

A new Pew Research Center survey finds many Americans hear clergy discuss abortion, immigration, Israel and LGBTQ+ issues during religious services.

Inside the unlikely Vatican-Anthropic relationship that’s reshaping the AI ethics debate

Pope Leo's upcoming AI encyclical highlights growing ties between the Vatican and tech companies such as Anthropic.

San Diego mosque shooting victims remembered as ‘men of courage, sacrifice and faith’

Three Muslim men who died shielding worshippers in San Diego mosque attack are honored as heroes amid hate-crime probe.

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