More than 90% of American undergraduates believe “words can be violence” in the aftermath of the horrific assassination of free speech activist Charlie Kirk in early September. The new data was compiled by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE), which asked more than 2,000 college students about their perceptions of …
Read More »NJ Pregnancy Centers at Supreme Court: ‘Gov’t Can’t Harass Those Who Support Pro-Life Ministries’
The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Tuesday from a group of five faith-based pregnancy centers in New Jersey. They’re pushing back after the state’s attorney general demanded information about their donors and fundraising, arguing that he’s violating the First Amendment. First Choice Women’s Resource Centers is a Christian, …
Read More »‘Packed and Overflowing’: Fraternity, Sorority Members Transformed in Bible Study Spike at Clemson
The sights and sounds of campus life at Clemson University are familiar from students rushing to and from class to what’s becoming a new scene on many college campuses. Frat houses, long known for alcohol-fueled parties, are seeing a surge in interest from fraternity and sorority members wanting to explore …
Read More »A Biblical Convergence of Prophecy and Current Events – Are the End Times Upon Us?
CHRISTIAN ANALYSIS The number one point of contention regarding biblical prophecy of future events is the time sequence of when they will happen. Today’s Christian community is often at odds with one another, seeing through a glass darkly, arguing over the scriptural timeline of end-time events. However, if you spend …
Read More »Bible Reading Surges Among Young Men, Church Tech Leaders Aim to Convert Curiosity to Lasting Faith
Recent data is telling a story of two trends. On one hand, Bible engagement is climbing after years of decline, driven by a surge among young adult men. On the other, belief in what the Bible says is fading amid a broader decline in religious identification in the U.S. David …
Read More »FL Church Honors Pastor, Father of 4, Killed in Accident: ‘Always Joyful, Always Had Faith’
“We are heartbroken over the loss of our beloved Pastor Josh.” A Florida pastor is being remembered for his strong faith, joy, and devotion to family, friends, and his church after he was killed in a motorcycle accident just two days before Thanksgiving. Joshua R. Rene, 39, was the executive …
Read More »‘Nothing but a Miracle’: Cops Save Unconscious Man From Burning Car With Seconds to Spare
Police officers in New Jersey recently rescued a man from a burning car in a harrowing ordeal some are calling “a miracle.” Dashcam and bodycam video captured the moment police approached a burning car on Nov. 9, just before it was totally enveloped in flames. The driver, Safwan Islam, 26, …
Read More »‘Trouble in Toyland’: Experts Warn Parents that AI Christmas Toys Put Kids at Risk
As parents scurry to complete Christmas shopping this year, children’s and consumer advocacy groups are warning they should avoid artificial intelligence toys, citing safety concerns. Fairplay, a nonprofit children’s safety organization, issued an advisory last month urging gift givers to avoid buying AI toys for children this holiday season. The …
Read More »Family of Critically Wounded Guardsman Ask for Prayer – Was Gunman ‘Radicalized’ Here?
As a National Guardsman critically wounded by an Afghan refugee struggles for life, his family is asking everyone to pray. Meanwhile, President Trump has stopped the asylum process for people from Afghanistan. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says authorities believe the suspected gunman, 29-year-old Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who allegedly shot Guard …
Read More »Street Preacher’s Arrest in Mississippi Sparks Supreme Court Case on Free Speech Rights
The arrest of a Mississippi street preacher outside a concert venue has led to a case now before the U.S. Supreme Court. The outcome could shape how citizens challenge local laws they say infringe on constitutional rights. Gabriel Olivier, an evangelical street preacher, argues that a Brandon, Mississippi, ordinance barring …
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