Okla. Pastor Recovering from Stab Wounds after Woman Wielding Dagger Attacks Church Service
An Oklahoma pastor is recovering from stab wounds after an altercation at his church last week
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The Biden Administration Fell 80 Percent Short of Its 2022 Refugee Goal – RELEVANT
The Biden administration allocated 125,000 spots for refugees in 2022 but has only admitted 25,000, just 20 percent of its stated goal. The dramatic
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Man Charged with Shooting Elderly Pro-Life Volunteer; Attorney Refutes Claim Shooting was Accidental
The 74-year-old Michigan resident accused of shooting an elderly pro-life canvasser during a dispute with his wife was charged on Friday The women s attorney is pushing back against claims the ...
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For Such a Time as This
Although Doug Mastriano stands out for his extreme embrace of Christian Nationalist ideas, his co-opting of Esther 4:14 for his campaign is actually fairly standard campaign fare. So, in this issue of A Public Witness, we listen to the Esther moments showing up all the time in our politics today. Then we look in our Bibles to see what the passage actually teaches before offering a warning about the political misuse of this popular verse.
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‘A Fire that Will Spread:’ Bishop Jakes’ Woman Thou Art Loosed Changes Hands, Paving Way for Something New
More than 20,000 women from around the world recently converged on the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta for the final Woman Thou Art Loosed Conference. While it marked the end of an era, many say the legacy of the global women's movement will live on for years to come.
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Vermont Girls’ Volleyball Team Banned from Own Locker Room So Trans Player Can Use Space
A public school in central Vermont is facing scorn after displacing the athletes of the girls’ volleyball team from their own locker room so a transgender player can use the space instead.
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Hurricane Ian Shakes SW Florida’s Faith But Can’t Destroy It
Crux,With the storm now passed and its devastation abounding, churches across hard-hit Southwest Florida are providing a steadying force in the lives of those plunged into chaos and grief.
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Abuse in Women’s Pro Soccer League Was Systemic, Report Says
An independent investigation into the scandals that erupted in the National Women’s Soccer League found emotional abuse and sexual misconduct were systemic in the sport, impacting multiple teams, coaches and players.
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‘Tremendous Anxiety in the Jewish Community’: US Jews Targeted by Anti-Semitic ‘Mapping Project’
Jews in the US are becoming more concerned for their safety and for good reason. In addition to growing violence, a new way of targeting them is underway.
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Samford University Cuts Ties With LGBTQ-Affirming Ministries Amid Student Outcry
Several students, faculty, and staff held a protest outside an event being held by Samford’s Office of Spiritual Life. The protest requested that LGBTQ-affirming churches be welcome at the ministry fair, that the school approve a gay/straight alliance, and that the school pass anti-discrimination policy to protect LGBTQ students. Advocates say that while Samford’s anti-LGBTQ stance might not be new, its rejection of ecumenism is.
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How You Can Help Victims of Hurricane Ian – RELEVANT
Last week, Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida and the Carolinas, leveling neighborhoods and leaving millions without power and vital resources. Major
