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James MacDonald to take 'indefinite sabbatical' amid scrutiny; elders plan 'peacemaking' process
Harvest Bible Chapel's longtime pastor James MacDonald is stepping away from ministry and leadership responsibilities for an "indefinite sabbatical" as the church elders initiate a "peacemaking process" amid recent scrutiny of the Chicago-area megachurch.
GOP leader removes Rep. Steve King from committee assignments after racist remarks
Congressional Republicans are speaking out against one of their colleagues, Steve King, saying he exemplifies why some continue thinking conservatives do not take racism seriously, amid a growing Congressional push to censure him.
Federal judge blocks Trump's religious exemption to birth control mandate
The Trump administration's expansion of the religious exemption in Obama-era birth control mandate in health insurance plans will not be implemented Monday in 13 states and the District of Columbia as was planned, a federal judge ruled Sunday.
City of Denver bans 'conversion therapy' for minors
The city of Denver recently outlawed what has been commonly referred to as "gay conversion therapy" for minors, the first jurisdiction in the state of Colorado to do so.
Christian legal group pushes back against 'false reporting' insinuating it supports lynching gays
A Christian legal defense group is pushing back against mainstream media coverage of its position on an anti-lynching bill, saying it is now receiving death threats because of the "false reporting."
Texas pastor: You can't receive grace if you hide your hurts, sins
Pastor Matt Chandler is urging young people to run to Jesus with their wound, secret sins and addiction because that is the only way He meets people with grace.
Congressional Democrat blasts party's 'religious bigotry' over KoC, 'dogma lives loudly' remarks
A Democrat congresswoman considering running for president in 2020 is criticizing members of her own party for their apparent hostility to certain faith convictions, particularly among judicial nominees.
Harvest Bible Chapel scraps lawsuit against Julie Roys, bloggers
Harvest Bible Chapel has dropped a lawsuit against author and journalist Julie Roys and the writers of the Elephant's Debt blog amid public scrutiny for an alleged culture of fear, intimidation, and financial mismanagement.
APA issues guidelines calling traditional masculinity harmful to men, boys
The American Psychological Association has issued new guidelines spelling out how "traditional masculinity" is "harmful" to men and boys for the purpose of helping the psychologists who work with them. The guidelines have already drawn considerable criticism.
Why are American families breaking down? Scholars, writers debate Tucker Carlson monologue
A monologue from Fox News Channel's Tucker Carlson has provoked vigorous debate among Christian thought leaders and writers, particularly about populism and breakdown of the family in America.
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