Church fights ‘unjust’ tax for not looking ‘religious’ enough
A church in Italy is fighting an “unjust” tax imposed because it doesn’t look “religious” enough, claiming, “We are supposed to pay 50,000€ of allegedly accrued taxes only because we are Protestants.” @ChristianPost_com
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Father of deceased trans-identifying son breaks down, recalls pressure to affirm boy's gender confusion
Bill Mahoney wept as he remembered his late son, Sean, who became convinced he was the opposite sex and died in 2021 after obtaining a prescription for cross-sex hormones that exacerbated his cancer.  @ChristianPost_com
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Kamala Harris hailed as ‘phenomenal servant of God’ as she speaks from Galatians 6 at NC megachurch
Vice President Kamala Harris was hailed as a “phenomenal servant of God” Sunday by Bishop Rosie O'Neal, founder and senior pastor of Koinonia Christian Center Church in Greenville, North Carolina, moments before she encouraged congregants at the megachurch not to grow weary in well-doing from Galatians 6. @ChristianPost_com
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Christ has set us free—stand firm in His freedom.

Practicing Christians have highest levels of human flourishing study
Those who identify as non-religious experience a lower level of human flourishing than the general public, while practicing Christians enjoy the most flourishing, according to a new report.   @ChristianPost_com
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Supreme Court rejects Colo. church’s challenge to state lockdown measures
The United States Supreme Court has rejected a request from a Colorado church that wanted to be protected from future pandemic-related restrictions on its worship gatherings. @ChristianPost_com
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Saddleback Church Pastor Andy Wood tells congregants to vote for the godlier candidate
Saddleback Church Lead Pastor Andy Wood urged members across the megachurch’s 15 locations in Southern California to apply their faith and conscience and vote for the candidate whose life and policies “more closely align with the Word of God” come Election Day on Nov. 5. @ChristianPost_com
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Since God loved us first, we are called to love one another.

'God gives us guidance in who to elect' in Exodus NHCLC speaker
Several Christian leaders are encouraging the Latino Evangelical community to fully participate in the 2024 presidential election, contending that they have a mandate from God to help ensure the election of leaders who support biblical values.  @ChristianPost_com
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NC school district rejects Ten Commandments classroom display
A school district in North Carolina has voted down a proposal to put up posters that included the Ten Commandments and the United States Constitution in public schools. @ChristianPost_com
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Poll shows Trump leading Harris among Catholic voters in battleground states
Former President Donald Trump is leading Vice President Kamala Harris among Catholic voters in crucial swing states, according to the findings of a recently released poll. @ChristianPost_com
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Christian school in NC attended by Franklin Graham reels from $15M in flood damages
Asheville Christian Academy, a K-12 school attended by members of the Graham family, suffered up to $15 million in damages after a nearby river destroyed its campus during Tropical Storm Helene. @ChristianPost_com
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God’s covenant fills our minds and hearts with His love.

Majority of Protestant pastors blame poor economy for negative impact on offerings study
A majority of Protestant pastors are blaming a poor economy for their struggling bottom lines after experiencing double-digit declines to zero improvement in financial offerings from churchgoers over the last year, data from a new study released by Lifeway Research show — but the sentiment is divided along political lines. @ChristianPost_com
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Texas AG sues doctor for violating ban on prescribing trans drugs to kids
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a complaint against a doctor who allegedly violated a state law prohibiting “gender transition” procedures for minors by prescribing irreversible puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones to 21 patients. @ChristianPost_com
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In faith, we trust that God hears our prayers and answers faithfully.

Hindu nationalists use technology to target, convert Christians in India
Hindu nationalist groups in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh are leveraging technology like the popular messaging app WhatsApp to target Christian minorities and force them to convert to Hinduism, according to a report, which reflects a trend that is not uncommon in other parts of the Hindu-majority country, where persecution of Christians is rising. @ChristianPost_com
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Ala. church files lawsuit against UMC, seeks control of its property
A church in Alabama has filed a complaint against a regional body of The United Methodist Church, seeking a court order confirming that they own their historic property. @ChristianPost_com
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Texas Supreme Court to determine if SMU can leave United Methodist Church
The Texas Supreme Court will determine if Southern Methodist University can cut ties with a regional body of The United Methodist Church over theological differences. @ChristianPost_com
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Through faith in Christ, we cross from death to eternal life.

Eritrean human rights advocate Helen Berhane targeted with threats by YouTuber granted asylum in Canada
Eritrean human rights advocate Helen Berhane has been threatened by Canada-based YouTuber Selemun Syum, who urged his viewers in the Eritrean diaspora to “deal with her,” according to reports from the U.K.-based group Christian Solidarity Worldwide, on whose board she serves. @ChristianPost_com
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