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Pastor Rick Warren of Saddleback Church in Orange County seen during online service. Saddleback church is helping to distribute food throughout Orange County to feed the hungry.

Saddleback Church food pantry stands up to help the hungry during COVID-19 pandemic

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Saddleback Church food pantry stands up to help the hungry during COVID-19 pandemicREAD MORE

Pastor Smothermon Preaching At Legacy Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico

New Mexico governor bumps up church gathering capacity limit to 40%

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Governor of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Michelle Lujan Grisham, increased the gathering capacity limit of houses of worship by 40%. During the beginning of the pandemic, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham recognized spiritual burdens that the COVID-19 restrictions placed on places of worship but she reassured that restrictions were all a part of the effort to curtail the spread of the virus.READ MORE

Deadly Bomb Explosions in Southern Philippines

Deadly bomb explosions in Southern Philippines

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Two deadly explosions killed at least 23 and injured 75 injuries on August 24 in the island town of Jolo, the capital of the Sulu province in the Philippines. The explosions occurred near the Roman Catholic Cathedral of Our Lady of Mount Carmel where 23 people were killed on January 29, 2019. The first bomb which is investigated to have been attached to a motorcycle which was parked near two army trucks exploded near Plaza Rizal Park in front of a grocery store. Most of the victims of the first bomb were children.READ MORE

St. Mary's Church in Dallinghoo dating back to the 14th century is receiving grant funding from the National Churches Trust.

Churches and Chapels awarded a total of $670K in grants amid Covid-19 financial struggles

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Forty-five historic churches and chapels in the U.K. are receiving grants from the National Churches Trust after being financially hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. The grant money is hoped to fund needed repairs, maintenance, and the installation of community facilities across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. "The U.K.'s historic churches and chapels are a vital part of our national heritage. During the coronavirus pandemic churches have done so much to help vulnerable local people and boost morale," Huw Edwards, BBC broadcaster and vice president of The National Churches Trust said.READ MORE

John C. Sapp Jr., a 34-year-old church leader confessed to holding sexual relationships with two minors and is now indicted of 89 counts of sexual abuse.

Church youth leader indicted of 89 counts of committing sexual abuse on 2 minors

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A youth leader of a Delaware church is accountable for more than 80 counts of sex abuse after confessing in a meeting with a pastor on Feb 13 to "inappropriately touching" a minor. John C. Sapp Jr., a 34-year-old from Hartly, Delaware confessed to have held sexual relationships with two teenage girls who attended his youth group at his church, Maranatha Fellowship of Dover.READ MORE

President Trump at Republican National Convention smiling as crowds chant "4 more years!"

Trump accepts renomination as Republican convention begins

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On Monday, United States President Donald Trump has been formally nominated for a second term in the White House by the Republican Party and has accepted renomination at the in-person Republican National Convention (RNC) in Charlotte, North Carolina. In contrast to Democrats taking precautions during the novel coronavirus pandemic by utilizing a virtual roll call to nominate Joe Biden, Republicans took a more traditional approach by holding an in-person event with 336 delegates gathered in a convention center.READ MORE

Christian pastor and wife fled their homeland of Iran from their combined 15-year prison sentence which was imposed as a charge for organizing, creating, and participation in "house-churches"

Christian pastor and wife fled their homeland of Iran from their combined 15-year prison sentence

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Christian pastor and wife fled their homeland of Iran from their combined 15-year prison sentenceREAD MORE

USA.Life is hailed by founder as alternative alternatives to Facebook and Twitter

USA.Life hailed as alternative social media platform for “Christians and Conservatives”

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USA.Life hailed as alternative social media platform for "Christians and Conservatives”READ MORE

“We’re meeting because our Lord has commanded us to come together and worship Him,” Pastor MacArthur said.

Pastor John MacArthur of Grace Community Church Persists to Defy COVID-19 lockdown orders

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John MacArthur, the Pastor of Grace Community Church in California who persisted in opening in-person services in defiance to COVID-19 lockdown orders told his congregation on Sunday, "We are holding church...because our Lord commands it." "They don't want us to meet, that's obvious. They're not willing to work with us. They just want to shut us down. But we're here to bring honor to the Lord."READ MORE

United Arab Emirates and Israel agree to ‘full normalization’ of diplomatic relations with the U.S., Trump announces on Twitter post

Trump announces 'Historic Peace Agreement' between Israel, UAE

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Trump announces 'Historic Peace Agreement' between Israel, UAEREAD MORE

One of the methods to protect the students from their parents was to falsify attendance records and allow students to ditch school to get an abortion.

Public Schools Advancing Pro-Abortion and LGBT Agenda Without Parents’ Knowing

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Public Schools Advancing Pro-Abortion and LGBT Agenda Without Parents’ KnowingREAD MORE

Pope Francis is known as the most progressive pope compared to his predecessors especially with his recent determination to make more progressive advancements.

Pope Francis Appoints Six Women to Vatican Council in His Progressive Advancement

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Pope Francis Appoints Six Women to Vatican Council in His Progressive Advancement READ MORE

Liberty University's Jerry Falwell Jr. agreed to take indefinite leave of absence after uploading controversial Instagram photo

Liberty University's Jerry Falwell Jr. agreed to take indefinite leave of absence

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Liberty University's Jerry Falwell Jr. agreed to take indefinite leave of absenceREAD MORE

A majority of Americans no longer believe Jesus is the path of salvation and instead believe being a good person is enough.

Americans are drifting away from the path of salvation according to survey

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Americans are drifting away from the path of salvation according to survey READ MORE

Vice President Mike Pence warned of the potential Biden presidency trampling on liberties

Pence warns pro-lifers about Biden's presidency trampling on liberties

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Vice President Mike Pence warned of the potential Biden presidency at a Susan B. Anthony List event at Starkey Road Baptist Church of Seminole, Florida on Wednesday, August 5, 2020. At the event sponsored by pro-life group Susana B Anthony, Pence warned pro-life activists that the presumptive Democratic presidential candidate will trample on their rights. Pence also toured the pro-life pregnancy center called A Woman's Place Medical Clinic in Pinellas Park and shared a speech outlining various pro-life agenda items that President Donald Trump had accomplished.READ MORE

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