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Across the U.S., advocates for religious education are exploring legal avenues to use taxpayer money for private schooling. This movement has gained traction in Ohio, bolstered by programs like universal vouchers and state-funded construction grants for religious schools. Critics argue these efforts undermine the separation of church and state and redirect funds from public education.
Portland’s streets tell a different story—discarded clothing litter areas like Old Town, reflecting Oregon’s worsening addiction crisis. Drug overdoses have quadrupled since 2018, with over 3,500 deaths since 2020. The epicenter of this issue lies in Measure 110, a law that decriminalized small amounts of hard drugs, intending to reduce stigma and incarceration. However, critics
On November 11, Dallas Baptist University (DBU) announced a record-breaking $20 million donation to establish the Don and Linda Carter School of Business. The donation, made by Linda Carter, her son Ron Carter, and daughter Christi Carter Urschel, honors the late Don Carter. Known for bringing the Dallas Mavericks to the city, the Carter family’s
This story was originally published by Religion Unplugged. WASHINGTON — What do a Roman centurion and an artist have in common with an ancient mosaic from the Holy Land more than 1,800 years ago? All are featured in the Megiddo Mosaic on display at the Museum of the Bible in an exhibit considered to be
New Jersey Democrats endured a dismal Election Day, but Rep. Andy Kim’s U.S. Senate victory provided a glimmer of hope. Kim decisively won the seat previously held by Bob Menendez, marking a potential turning point in New Jersey’s political landscape. “The same old, same old is done,” Kim declared to jubilant supporters in Cherry Hill,
Recent data reveal a sharp increase in Americans identifying as evangelical while disengaging from church attendance. In 2008, just 3% of self-identified evangelicals reported never attending church. By 2023, this figure had risen to 10%, with 17% seldom attending. This shift marks a growing faction of “cultural Christians” who prioritize tradition and conservative values over
Trauma-informed care is increasingly influencing spiritual direction as religious leaders respond to the prevalence of spiritual trauma and abuse. Over the past decade, seminaries have incorporated these methods into clinical pastoral education, aiming to make congregations safer and more supportive spaces. Lisa Taylor, a soul-care practitioner with the CHRIS 180 Institute for Spiritual Health, emphasizes
James Linzey, a 66-year-old Southern Baptist minister and retired military chaplain, composed the hymn Creator of the Universe in 2020 while restoring a historic museum in Coffeyville, Kansas. The melody came to him on an old piano as he reflected on the creation of the Space Force, inspired by what he describes as a spiritual
With Donald Trump’s recent election victory, several Christian nationalist leaders have expressed excitement over the chance to influence government institutions. These figures view Trump’s win as a divine mandate to impose their religious worldview on national policy. Trump previously assured evangelical leaders they would wield unprecedented power under his administration. Far-Right Figures Rally for Reformation
The Trevor Project, a leading LGBTQ+ youth suicide prevention organization, reported a 700% increase in calls, texts, and chats after Donald Trump was declared the winner of the presidential election. The surge reflects widespread anxiety among LGBTQ+ youth, many of whom cite fears about future policies targeting their rights. Despite the organization’s robust crisis services,
A surprising spiritual revival is taking root in one of America’s most irreligious cities. San Francisco’s tech industry, long dominated by innovation and secularism, is seeing a surge of interest in Christianity, led by prominent tech leaders. At a sold-out event called Code & Cosmos, hosted in a converted Christian Science church near Dolores Park,
The NFL fined 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa $11,255 for wearing a personalized MAGA hat during a post-game interview. Bosa acknowledged the fine was expected and declared the act worth it. The incident occurred on October 20, during the height of election season, when players across the league were vocalizing political views. Bosa’s fine was
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