Over 90% of college students think 'words can be violence' after Kirk assassination poll
A new survey finds that the overwhelming majority of college students believe that “Words can be violence” as undergraduates are more reluctant to express their views and slightly less likely to oppose controversial speakers on campus following the assassination of Charlie Kirk.  @ChristianPost_com
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Lilly Endowment gives $649M in grants to prepare pastors for future, tell Christian stories
The Lilly Endowment, America’s largest private foundation, announced it has awarded $649 million in grants to 93 religious organizations to help prepare pastors for the future and tell stories about Christian life. @ChristianPost_com
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Court rules NY's efforts to censor pro-life pregnancy centers unconstitutional
An appeals court panel has ruled that efforts to stop pro-life pregnancy centers in New York from informing patients about abortion pill reversal are unconstitutional, as such organizations find themselves increasingly subject to investigations from Democratic politicians.  @ChristianPost_com
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Samaritan’s Purse plane hijacked suspect in custody
A Samaritan's Purse plane carrying aid to South Sudan was hijacked earlier this week. A suspect has been detained, and no serious injuries are being reported. @ChristianPost_com
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Trump FBI, DOJ announces arrest of pipe bomb suspect after nearly 5 years at large
A suspect in attempted pipe bombings in Washington, D.C., has been arrested after remaining at large for nearly five years as an investigation into his motives continues.  @ChristianPost_com
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There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. -1 John 4:18 NIV

Trump admin. restricts visas for Nigerians linked to anti-Christian violence, persecution
In response to mass killings and violent attacks against Christians in Nigeria, the U.S. Department of State announced that the United States will restrict visas for Nigerians who have participated in or supported violations of religious freedom, a restriction that could also apply to family members in some cases.  @ChristianPost_com
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Medical school pays $10M settlement after denying religious exemptions to vaccine mandate
Students and staff at a medical school who were denied religious exemptions to a COVID-19 vaccine have reached a settlement exceeding $10 million, ending several years of litigation. @ChristianPost_com
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5 things to know about pipe bombing suspect Brian Cole Jr.
Brian Cole Jr., 30, was arrested Thursday in connection with the placement of pipe bombs near the headquarters of the Democratic National Committee and the Republican National Committee on Jan. 5, 2021. Here are five things to know about the suspect.  @ChristianPost_com
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“‘If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.” -Mark 9:23 NIV

Pastor outraged after friend jailed for refusing to apologize over drag queen story hour protest 'Minions of Satan'
Pastor Artur Pawlowski expressed outrage to The Christian Post after a fellow pastor was arrested this week for not apologizing for protesting drag queen story hours with children at a public library two years ago. @ChristianPost_com
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We love each other because he loved us first. -1 John 4:19 NLT

Majority of pastors now using AI to prepare sermons amid rapid embrace of technology study
A majority of pastors are now using artificial intelligence to prepare their sermons, with ChatGPT and Grammarly reported as the top two AI tools, new survey data shows.  @ChristianPost_com
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As Christians put more trust in AI, pastor warns of idolatry
As a growing number of people have been turning to apps like Text With Jesus for spiritual guidance, Pastor Ray Miller of First Baptist Church in Abilene, Texas, warns that the rapid adoption of the technology in the faith arena could become "another type of idol pulling at our attention." @ChristianPost_com
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The Lord is close to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on him in truth. -Psalms 145:18 NLT

Churchgoers gift more money, food at Christmastime to help those in need study
Christmas has long been a time of giving, and for church-going Protestants, this generally translates into giving more money and food to help those in need, a new study published by Lifeway Research shows. @ChristianPost_com
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Nigerian authorities secure release of 100 kidnapped Catholic school children
One hundred children kidnapped from a Catholic boarding school in central Nigeria last month have been released by their captors and transported to the capital, authorities confirmed Sunday. The fate of more than 160 other students and staff members abducted in the same attack remains unknown. @ChristianPost_com
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Jonathan Evans, son of Tony Evans, installed as new leader of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship
Tony Evans' son, Jonathan Evans, was formally installed as the new lead pastor at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship Church in Dallas, Texas, two months after elders restored their founding Pastor back to ministry following an undisclosed sin. @ChristianPost_com
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Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere. -Ephesians 6:18 NLT

Rising number of Brits leaving Christianity turning to paganism
A growing number of Britons who leave Christianity are turning to paganism or other forms of spiritualism instead of converting to other major religions, a new study has found.  @ChristianPost_com
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