Americans rank clergy at record low in honesty and ethics ratings Gallup
The public perception of the honesty and ethical standards of clergy reached a record low over the last 50 years, according to Gallup’s annual honesty and ethics survey. Just 27% of the American public ranked clergy as high or very high on the scale. @ChristianPost_com
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Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. -Matthew 5:6 NIV

Marco Rubio says Christian faith helped forge Western civilization, warns against open borders
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio received sustained applause Saturday after his speech at a major European security conference in which he praised Christianity as a central part of Western identity and urged tighter border controls. @ChristianPost_com
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Iran killed at least 19 Christians involved in anti-regime protests watchdog
Iran’s security forces killed at least 19 Christians during a sweeping crackdown on anti-government protests, according to a monitoring group, which said the confirmed toll rose after two more Christian converts died from gunfire during demonstrations last month. @ChristianPost_com
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Bethel Church places Pastor Ben Armstrong on leave after former student alleges clergy sexual abuse
Leaders at Bethel Church announced Sunday that Ben Armstrong, the Prophetic Ministry director at the church and former BSSM Revival Group pastor, has been placed on administrative leave following the release of a YouTube video in which a former student publicly alleges clergy sexual abuse dating back to 2009. @ChristianPost_com
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Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always. -1 Chronicles 16:11 NIV

Criminal case opened against Armenian Apostolic Church head amid deepening rift with prime minister
Prosecutors in the world’s first Christian nation have brought criminal charges against the head of one of the world’s oldest Christian bodies, drawing concern from rights groups amid worsening tensions between Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Armenian Apostolic Church leaders.  @ChristianPost_com
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Rev. Jesse Jackson, civil rights activist who twice ran for president, dies at 84
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a longtime civil rights activist and former presidential candidate who garnered controversy over his political activism and personal misconduct, has died at age 84. @ChristianPost_com
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The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid? -Psalms 27:1 NIV

Senate candidate James Talarico claims abortion, gay marriage 'aren't mentioned' in Bible
Texas state Rep. James Talarico, D-Austin, claimed during a Monday interview that the Bible has nothing to say about abortion or gay marriage, and that Jesus Christ taught salvation is obtained by treating people well and "welcoming the stranger." @ChristianPost_com
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Trump highlights his administration's fight against anti-Christian bias at NRB in Nashville
Music City has become the epicenter of global Christian communication this week, with the opening of the National Religious Broadcasters convention, the largest Christian media event worldwide. @ChristianPost_com
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For the word of the Lord is right and true; he is faithful in all he does. -Psalms 33:4 NIV

Christian, Muslim leaders join forces, criticize Nigerian gov't response to mass killings, displacement
Christian, Muslim and traditional leaders in Nigeria are banding together as part of a new interfaith effort to find solutions and demand protection from their government, as thousands of civilians are killed each year by communal clashes, banditry and terrorism that has displaced millions over the last decade-plus.  @ChristianPost_com
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Conservative alternative to UMC now has over 7,000 member congregations
A theologically conservative denomination founded as an alternative to the United Methodist Church now has more than 7,000 member congregations, months after surpassing 6,000. @ChristianPost_com
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How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God! -Hebrews 9:14 NIV

Nations pledge to contibute billions, troops to Gaza at Trump's Board of Peace launch event
Leaders from around the world gathered in Washington to discuss the future of the war-torn Gaza Strip, with some nations pledging as much as $1 billion toward infrastructure and redevelopment. @ChristianPost_com
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Christians face 'scapegoating,' rising arrests in Iran amid political upheaval 'Horrifying'
A joint annual report released this week highlighting rights violations in Iran warned that 254 Christians were arrested in the country in the Muslim country because of their faith last year, and that Christians increasingly face "scapegoating" as they are blamed and targeted amid political tensions. @ChristianPost_com
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I will sing of the Lord’s great love forever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations. -Psalms 89:1 NIV

Trump's week in review New refugee policy, Board of Peace meeting
The past week saw multiple developments from Washington, including the president's sweeping tariff policy being struck down by the nation's highest court.  @ChristianPost_com
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I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me. -Galatians 2:20 NIV

7 interesting facts about George Washington
Sunday marks the 295th birthday of George Washington, the first president of the United States. While endless volumes have been written about Washington since the 18th century, several interesting facts about the prominent man are lesser known. Here are seven interesting facts about George Washington. @ChristianPost_com
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