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‘Turning a corner today’: 142 Mississippi churches leave UMC over homosexuality debate

The United Methodist Church has approved the disaffiliation of 142 Mississippi congregations, joining more than 7,000 churches that have left the mainline Protestant denomination since 2019.

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  This week in Christian history: RC Sproul dies, Russian Patriarch exiled, Canterbury Archbishop appointed

  Events that occurred this week in Christian history include the death of R.C. Sproul, the removal of a Russian Orthodox patriarch from power, and Matthew Parker becoming Archbishop of Canterbury.

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  ‘Sin is dark, and it destroys’: Wife of pastor who killed himself is praying for those he hurt

  Two weeks after Jarrett Booker, a New Hampshire youth pastor, died by suicide following allegations of child sexual abuse, his wife expresses a tumultuous mix of emotions in a Facebook post, acknowledging the destructive nature of sin and praying for those harmed by her husband’s actions.

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  'Wonka' review: Timothée Chalamet honors whimsical world of Roald Dahl in wholesome prequel

  At a time when Hollywood seems particularly out of touch regarding the content families and children want to consume, “Wonka” serves as a sweet holiday escape the whole family can enjoy. 

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  Travel: Postcard from Cottonwood, Arizona

  Forget Sedona, which in recent years has become openly hostile to tourists, and instead plan a trip to nearby Cottonwood.

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  UPenn loses $100M donation amid calls for president to resign: 'Appalled'

  A major donor to the University of Pennsylvania pulled a $100 million gift from the school to express his disgust toward President Liz Magill's recent testimony before Congress regarding the school's response to on-campus antisemitism.

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  Does the Moral Majority still impact American politics today?

  The Christian Post talked with longtime conservative Christian activists to get their views on the Moral Majority, including their memories of the organization, its long-term impact, and what, if anything, they believe has replaced it on the modern day.

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  Church of Highlands Pastor Chris Hodges’ son wins on 'Wheel of Fortune'

  Alabama’s largest megachurch, Church of the Highlands, recently celebrated a unique achievement. Michael Hodges, son of the church’s founding Pastor Chris Hodges, emerged victorious on the popular game show “Wheel of Fortune,” bagging a total prize of $52,650.

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  Mexican citizens to face up to 24 years in prison if lawmakers pass 'conversion therapy' ban

  More than 170 pro-family civil society organizations have reportedly voiced their opposition to a proposed national "conversion therapy" ban in Mexico, fearing it could effectively criminalize attempts to receive counseling for unwanted same-sex attraction.

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  Brian Houston announces 2024 comeback with new online ministry and church

  Nearly two years after Hillsong Church founder Brian Houston formally resigned as global senior pastor of the megachurch network, he is getting ready to make a comeback with a new online ministry and church in 2024.

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  Former SBC President Steve Gaines reveals cancer has spread to his lungs

  Former Southern Baptist Convention President Steve Gaines announced that his kidney cancer has spread to his lungs two weeks after sharing his cancer diagnosis.