Brandon Showalter and Leah MarieAnn Klett

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  Nov 8, 2017

  What American Christians in Wittenberg Were Thinking on the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation

  American Christians were among the tens of thousands who marked the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation in the city where it all began.

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  Oct 27, 2017

  'Unbelief' and 'Comfortable' Christianity Fueling Millennial Interest in Occult, Astrology, Pastors Say

  Millennials are increasingly exploring and turning to occultic spirituality and astrology, as statistics continue showing rising numbers of "nones," those who do not identify with any particular faith. This is in part due to a mindset of fear and unbelief and comfortable Christianity, some pastors say.

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  Oct 26, 2017

  Pastor Mark Batterson Describes God's 7 Languages and How to Hear His Voice (Interview)

  Prominent megachurch Pastor Mark Batterson says many Christians "have hearing problems" when it comes to God's voice and his new book shows them how to tune in and hear God speak to them.

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  Oct 25, 2017

  Georgetown Univ. Students Accused of 'Hatred,' 'Intolerance' for Not Supporting Gay Marriage

  Accusations of "hatred" and "intolerance" are being lobbed against a student group at a prominent Catholic University in Washington, D.C. that supports the official Church teaching on marriage and sexuality.

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  Oct 24, 2017

  Benny Hinn's Nephew: Hinn Clan Like 'Royal Family' and 'Mafia,' Prosperity Teaching Is 'Twisted'

  The nephew of Benny Hinn, who is a pastor in Southern California, is criticizing his uncle's prosperity theology and teaching, explaining how it cost him personally as a member of the Hinn family. The theology his uncle espouses is "twisted," he said.

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  Oct 24, 2017

  Why Fatherlessness Is Not Normal and Dads Need to Hug Their Kids: Author (Interview)

  A new book and movie showcases the irreplaceable effect a father has on his children, told from the perspective of a Texas man well-acquainted with the intense pain of being fatherless.

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  Oct 23, 2017

  Pastors Debate: Is God OK With Gay Marriage?

  The debate continues within evangelical circles regarding acceptance of gay marriage. One pastor saying that embracing it is listening to the Holy Spirit while another maintains God's standards have never changed and the Bible forbids it.

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  Oct 19, 2017

  Will Trump Consider This Family Leave Funding Idea That Students for Life Presented to White House?

  Students for Life President Kristan Hawkins was at the White House last week and presented an interesting proposal to fund family leave.

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  Oct 18, 2017

  Church of Satan Lauds Library for Hosting Five-Horned 'Killer Klown' Drag Queen at Kids' Storytime

  A drag queen dressed as a five-horned demon was invited to read stories to children at a California public library, drawing criticisms from local residents and Christians while receiving seeming praise from the Church of Satan.

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  Oct 17, 2017

  Reformation Turns 500: Authors Explain 'What Remains at Stake' Between Catholics, Protestants

  While many have seen a remarkable togetherness occurring among evangelical Protestants and Roman Catholics ahead of Protestantism's 500th anniversary, important institutional and theological issues still separate us, according to two Wesleyan scholars.