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  Jul 18, 2017

  Southern Baptist Leaders Respond to Black Minister Leaving Denomination Over 'Rise of Alt-Right'

  A black academic from Oklahoma is renouncing his Southern Baptist ordination because of the massive support for Donald Trump within the denomination, and alleges the SBC is "complicit" in the rise of the alt-right. Yet noted SBC leaders believe he is furthering a misleading narrative that does not reflect the reality of Southern Baptist life and thinking.

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  Jul 18, 2017

  Benedict Option Is 'Spiritually Lazy,' Christians Shouldn't Withdraw From Politics, Scholars Say

  Scholars and defenders of religious liberty are responding to a bestselling book that argues Christians should strategically and temporarily withdraw from politics, calling its implications "spiritually lazy."

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  Jul 17, 2017

  Charlie Gard's Parents Shocked Their Appointed Lawyer Is Tied to Pro-Assisted Suicide Group

  Baby Charlie Gard's parents expressed concern that the attorney appointed to represent them in court is affiliated with a "Death with Dignity" organization, in what appears to be an ideological conflict of interest.

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  Jul 13, 2017

  Eugene Peterson Retracts Support for Gay Marriage, Says He Was 'Put on the Spot'

  Eugene Peterson has reversed his new stance affirming gay marriage, saying he was "put on the spot" and that he really does believe in traditional marriage.

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  Jul 13, 2017

  Want to Lead a Happier Life? Be More Generous, Study Says

  A new study out of Switzerland shows that people who are generous and focus on helping others report feelings of happiness more than those who act on their own self-interests.

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  Jul 12, 2017

  Message Bible Author Eugene Peterson: Homosexuality Not Wrong, Megachurches Aren't Real Churches

  Eugene Peterson, the Presbyterian pastor who wrote the "The Message," has come out in support of gay marriage, saying that he would officiate a same-sex wedding if asked.

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  Jul 12, 2017

  Parents Must Stay on 'Offense,' Cite Bible When Talking to Kids About Sex, Pastor Says

  A Texas pastor said it is better for parents to err on the side of telling kids too much information about sex at an early age, urging them to stay on the offense.

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  Jul 11, 2017

  Priest Who Leads Largest Catholic Church in US: We Should Allow Married Priests

  The man who leads the largest Roman Catholic Church in America is advocating that the church allow married men to become priests, and plans to spend his retirement ministering among the poorest of the poor.

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  Jul 11, 2017

  Teen Vogue's Sex Instruction Guide for Girls Is 'Horrific,' Women's Rights Advocates Say

  Women's rights advocates are criticizing a teen fashion magazine aimed at girls for encouraging them to engage in anal intercourse and minimizing the dangers.

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  Jul 7, 2017

  Charlie Gard's Hospital Seeks New Court Hearing to Save Baby's Life

  The campaign to save the life of 11-month-old Charlie Gard received a major boost Friday when the hospital announced that it has asked the High Court to re-hear the case after obtaining "fresh evidence about proposed experimental treatment" from two other hospitals.