UMC bishops denounce Christian nationalism as ideology that ‘defies God’s love’
United Methodist Church bishops have publicly condemned Christian nationalism, claiming that it fundamentally contradicts God's love and prioritizes power over compassion. In a pastoral letter released last week, Bishop Tracy S. Malone raised concerns about the increasing polarization and division within communities and nations. @ChristianPost_com
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'Disturbing' trend in lower courts circumvents Supreme Court religious freedom protections lawyer
A lawyer for a religious freedom legal organization is warning of a “disturbing trend” of lower courts seeking to circumvent United States Supreme Court precedent protecting religious plaintiffs’ right to Free Exercise under the First Amendment that has implications for religious charities as well as parental and conscience rights.  @ChristianPost_com
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Louisiana judge tells National Baptists Trump is 'racist,' will take 'black person to chop off the head'
A Louisiana appellate court judge who called former President Donald Trump “racist” for his comments about Haitian immigrants warned a National Baptist Convention gathering that “it's going to take a black person to chop off the head of the racist in this country.” @ChristianPost_com
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‘God is for sex’ Pastor tackles harms of sexual revolution, reflects on Christ’s words at Lausanne 4
“God is for sex.” That was the clear message from the Rev. Canon Vaughan Roberts, rector of St Ebbe's Church in Oxford, England, who advised Christians globally on how to respond to the myriad harms caused by sexual revolution and the distortion of God’s created order.  @ChristianPost_com
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Come boldly to God’s throne of grace, knowing you will receive mercy and help in times of need.

Biden admin. sued for records of Rachel Levine pushing to remove trans surgery age limits
A watchdog group is suing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for all records of communications of Assistant Secretary for Health Rachel Levine following a report that the trans-identified official pressured an international medical group to remove age limits for body-mutilating gender surgeries and other life-altering interventions.  @ChristianPost_com
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Lausanne apologizes for speaker’s comments on Israel, dispensational eschatology
The Lausanne Congress apologized Wednesday to the many delegates who were offended by a speaker’s comments rebuking dispensational eschatology and her claim that Israel was holding hostages.    @ChristianPost_com
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Americans see neither Trump, Harris as especially Christian, religious poll
Recent polling indicates that most Americans see neither former President Donald Trump nor Vice President Kamala Harris as especially Christian or religious, despite both of them having claimed to identify as such. @ChristianPost_com
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The Lord loves justice and never forsakes those who remain faithful to Him.

Al Mohler mourns sin of 'dear friend' Steven Lawson, promotes 'Billy Graham rule' for young men in ministry
Southern Baptist theologian Al Mohler has some advice for young men in ministry who want to avoid the fate of Pastor Steven Lawson and others alleged to have engaged in sexual misconduct don't allow yourself to be alone with a woman. @ChristianPost_com
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22 attorneys general demand American Academy of Pediatrics retraction over puberty blockers
A coalition of 22 Republican state attorneys general led by Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador sent an eight-page letter to the American Academy of Pediatrics on Tuesday demanding the organization retract its renewed 2018 guidance regarding the reversibility of puberty-blocking drugs for children with gender dysphoria. @ChristianPost_com
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams asks for prayers as he’s accused of taking $10M in illegal donations
New York City Mayor Eric Adams asked his supporters for prayers just hours before he was formally indicted Thursday on charges that he took some $10 million in bribes and illegal campaign donations from foreign nationals in exchange for favors. @ChristianPost_com
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Evangelicals for Harris spends over $1M on anti-Trump ad campaign featuring Billy Graham
The political action committee Evangelicals for Harris rolled out a $1 million ad campaign Thursday that features footage of the late evangelist Billy Graham and suggests former President Donald Trump exhibits the character of evil men in the last days. @ChristianPost_com
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God is faithful—when you call on Him in distress, He hears and answers.

Group demands investigation of MorningStar Ministries in wake of sexual abuse allegations
A group of more than 100 former members and people affiliated with MorningStar Ministries in South Carolina have signed a petition calling for an investigation of allegations that leaders in the ministry founded by Rick Joyner enabled the sexual abuse of multiple minors. @ChristianPost_com
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Rick Warren at Lausanne 4 ‘Part of finishing the task is re-evangelizing the Church’
Ahead of his speech Saturday at the Fourth Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization, Rick Warren, founder of Saddleback Church in California, warned believers must re-evangelize nominal Christians to fulfill the Great Commission, adding that some followers of Christ have traded "spiritual power for political influence."  @ChristianPost_com
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Hurricane Helene leaves dozens dead, millions without power
Dozens of people have died as a result of damage caused by Hurricane Helene as the storm continues to advance through the continental United States.  @ChristianPost_com
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Keep your eyes on Jesus, who endured the cross and now reigns in glory.

Evangelical grassroots group plans to raise $62M to mobilize the Christian vote in 2024
One of the nation's leading Christian conservative grassroots advocacy organizations aims to raise over $60 million to mobilize the Christian vote ahead of the 2024 presidential election, with volunteers already reaching over 3 million potential voters.  @ChristianPost_com
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Iranian-Armenian pastor acquitted, released from 10-year prison sentence
A 62-year-old Iranian-Armenian pastor, Anooshavan Avedian, has been acquitted and released from a decade-long prison sentence after serving just over a year in Tehran’s Evin Prison. @ChristianPost_com
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Believe in God’s mighty power, knowing that His plans for you will not be hindered.