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Nearly a third of Evangelicals didn't donate to church, charity in past year study
The share of Evangelicals who have donated to their church has dropped in recent years, with nearly one-third saying they didn't donate to a church or charity within the prior 12 months, according to a survey. @ChristianPost_com
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‘God gap’ among GOP, Democrats increases in 119th Congress report
A "God gap" exists among members of the incoming 119th Congress, despite Protestants and Catholics dominating the religious affiliation of both parties, according to a recent report. @ChristianPost_com
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New Orleans terrorist acted alone, was '100% inspired by ISIS,' FBI says
Federal investigators said Thursday they "do not believe" any other suspects acted with gunman Shamsud-Din Jabbar to carry out the deadly attack on New Orleans' Bourbon Street on New Year's Day, though he was inspired by the Islamic State. @ChristianPost_com
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Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

'Upending civilian life' Christians impacted by displacement amid rise of terrorism, conflict
Christians were greatly impacted amid widespread displacement in 2024 and, in some countries, were targeted or killed by warring parties and Islamic terror groups, according to an extensive report from a religious freedom watchdog organization.  @ChristianPost_com
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Surgeon General calls for cancer warning on alcoholic drinks
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has called for warning labels on alcoholic beverages to include the risk of cancer citing data showing alcohol consumption leading to 20,000 cancer deaths annually and the third leading preventable cause of cancer in the United States. @ChristianPost_com
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Mike Johnson secures votes to become speaker of 119th Congress 'Purge the policies of America Last'
Republican Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana has been reelected speaker of the United States House of Representatives, receiving enough votes to clench the position on the first ballot. @ChristianPost_com
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Leading cause of death worldwide revealed in new report
Abortion was the leading cause of death worldwide in 2024, according to new data published by Worldometer, which shows there were 45.1 million abortions worldwide last year. @ChristianPost_com
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Jimmy Carter's family pays respects to beloved late president ‘His spirit fills this place’
Family members of the late former President Jimmy Carter paid their respects at a ceremony held in Atlanta, Georgia, which focused on his charitable organization, the Carter Center. @ChristianPost_com
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North Carolina pastor details 'slow and painful' healing from Helene
The pastor of a rural Baptist church in storm-ravaged western North Carolina told The Christian Post that residents continue to struggle months after Hurricane Helene, but that Christians in the area have been given a unique opportunity to minister to their hurting neighbors. @ChristianPost_com
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‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ - Matthew 22:37

Christian leaders unsure of future after meeting with new leader of Syria 'We remain in limbo'
Christian leaders in Syria met with the country’s new head of government but remain uncertain about his intentions, according to reports, which say no firm commitments emerged from the gathering, leaving the community uneasy about its role in a rapidly changing political landscape. @ChristianPost_com
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces resignation
Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada has announced that he will be resigning after a new leader is selected, following mounting calls over the past several weeks for him to step aside. @ChristianPost_com
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Congress certifies 2024 presidential election without Democrat objection
Congress formally certified the electoral college votes of the 2024 presidential election Monday, officially sealing the electoral victory President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance. @ChristianPost_com
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Remain in Jesus and His words, and ask with faith—He will answer.

Russia 'restraining' the Antichrist? Orthodox Church believes last czar 'held back satanic socialism'
Does the Russian Orthodox Church believe that Russia, through its invasion of Ukraine, is "restraining" the appearance of the Antichrist? Ever since the head of the Russian Orthodox Church declared President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine a "holy war" earlier this year, the ongoing war has taken on even more religious overtones. @ChristianPost_com
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Pope Francis names first woman to head major Vatican office
Pope Francis has named a nun to head a prominent office at the Vatican, the first time a woman has held that position and the latest example of the pontiff adding more women to leadership roles in the Catholic Church. @ChristianPost_com
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Massive earthquake strikes sacred Buddhist city, kills over 120
Rescuers searched through damaged villages and streets littered with rubble for survivors after an earthquake struck one of Tibet's holiest cities, toppling houses and killing over 100 people, with aftershocks felt across the neighboring regions.  @ChristianPost_com
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May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart, be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer. -Psalms 19:14

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to replace Facebook fact checkers with user-driven 'community notes'
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Tuesday that Facebook and Instagram will be doing away with their fact-checking algorithms in favor of user-driven "community notes" like those used on X, formerly known as Twitter. @ChristianPost_com
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