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The possible deportation of Iranian Christian converts Mahan and Mozhan Motahari has drawn sharp concern from church leaders, immigration advocates, and lawmakers. The sisters, active members of St. Thomas Episcopal Church in McLean, Virginia, were arrested by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in early December while visiting the U.S. Virgin Islands. A CBP post
Christian rap icon Lecrae ends his touring career after two decades on the road, marking the end of a significant chapter in Christian hip-hop. The 46-year-old Grammy Award-winning artist shared that his current “Reconstruction” tour, wrapping up in Brisbane on Dec. 13, will be his last. Starting in Harare, Zimbabwe, in September, the tour has
A new Lifeway Research study reveals that holiday generosity remains strong among American Protestant churchgoers. Conducted online in early September 2025, the survey sampled 1,200 adults who attend Protestant or non-denominational churches at least monthly. It found that 84% of respondents made at least one additional donation—either financial or material—during the Christmas season. This trend
Former Truett McConnell University vice president Bradley Reynolds now faces a felony indictment for allegedly lying to police about his relationship with student-employee Hayle Swinson. The Bradley Reynolds indictment includes three counts of making false statements to Sgt. Anthony Sims, during a March 1, 2024, interview, and each count could bring up to five years
The suspension of Alice and Nineteen Fifty-Six, two University of Alabama student magazines, has sparked backlash from alumni and press freedom advocates. The decision, which the university linked to a recent U.S. Department of Justice memo on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), has been met with concern and action from graduates determined to keep the
As soon as Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” hits the speakers, Russell Moore knows it’s time to list his favorite books of the year. His 2025 selections reflect a world shaped by theological questions, technological disruption, and the deep human longing for meaning. These books, each compelling in its own way,
A Defining Moment in the National Spotlight Bishop Mariann Budde, leader of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, D.C., became a national figure during the traditional interfaith prayer service following a recent presidential inauguration. Speaking with clarity and conviction, she felt called to say something meaningful, though uncertain of how it would be received. Budde describes
Anglican Roots Persist in a Changing Religious Landscape At the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee, Lessons and Carols remains a central tradition, preserving the school’s Anglican identity. Though Episcopalians make up only 20% of the student body, the beloved Advent service draws people from all faith backgrounds. The university’s three annual services, scheduled
West Virginia’s school vaccination requirement has been reinstated after the state Supreme Court paused a lower court ruling that allowed religious exemptions. On Tuesday, the West Virginia Board of Education announced it would no longer accept religious exemptions. This reverses a week-old suspension of the mandate. The shift followed the Supreme Court’s stay of Raleigh
Costco challenges legality of emergency tariffs Retail giant Costco has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, seeking to recover tariffs collected under the International Economic Emergency Powers Act (IEEPA). The company contends that these IEEPA tariffs—used extensively by President Trump during his trade wars—were never legally authorized by Congress. According to Costco, the government
Abuse Ignored in the Name of Forgiveness A Minnesota church community’s handling of child sex abuse allowed Clint Massie to assault young girls for over 20 years. Massie, a respected member of the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church (OALC), was protected by church leaders who prioritized forgiveness rituals over legal accountability. Victims say they were pressured
Alabama Priest Leaves Clergy After Allegations of Sex-for-Support Arrangement Robert Sullivan, a longtime Catholic priest in Alabama, has left the priesthood following disturbing allegations of financial and sexual misconduct. His departure, or laicization, came after Heather Jones, now 33, accused him of providing her with money in exchange for “private companionship,” including sex, starting when
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