NTSB Cites Geese as Likely Cause of Last Year’s Fatal Chopper Crash in Hudson River
Emergency personnel respond to a helicopter crash on the Hudson River, April 10, 2025, in Jersey City, N.J. AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File Loading the Audio P...
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Chest Reconstruction Surgeries on Trans-Identified Youth Increase Nearly 400% in 3 Years: Report
A new report suggests that chest reconstruction surgeries performed on adolescents with gender dysphoria increased nearly 400 from 2016 to 2019 as concerns about the ethics and consequences of ...
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Ending Slavery is on the Ballot
In just a couple weeks, voters in five states will consider proposed amendments to their state constitutions that would remove the slavery exception for prisons. In this issue of A Public Witness, we look at state-level efforts to undo the slavery exception with a focus on clergy in Tennessee who are speaking out. Additionally, we consider how Christians elsewhere can also advocate for prison reform.
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In Branson, God and Country Serve As Red, White and Blue Comfort Food
Welcome to Branson, Missouri, where the holy trinity of faith, flag, and family reign supreme and where an inspirational, God-and-country style of Christian nationalism serves as comfort food for the American soul. For more than a century, weary pilgrims have sought spiritual renewal and rest from the troubles of modern life here in the heart of the Ozarks — hoping to find a nostalgic vision of a beautiful America.
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SBC Seminary Passes Resolution Affirming Only Men Can Hold Title of Pastor
The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) theological seminary has passed a resolution backing its president's stance that only men can be pastors.
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Missouri rule would withhold funding from libraries displaying ‘inappropriate’ content for children
A new rule proposed by Missouri s Republican secretary of state would withhold state funding from libraries that do not enact policies to shield minors from inappropriate content
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‘You Are the Expert on Your Child’: House Members Introduce Amendment to Protect Parental Rights
Members of Congress have introduced a constitutional amendment that would protect a parent's right to "direct the upbringing, education, and care of their children."
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There Are No Winners in a Culture War – RELEVANT
In America, we don't discover who we are so much as we choose an identity from a set of prepackaged, audience-tested options. Since most Americans
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Over $136K Raised for Family of Pastor Killed When Driver Ran Red Light
An online fundraiser aimed at helping the family of a Wisconsin pastor killed when a driver hit him after running a red light has raised over 136,000 in donations
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‘We Need a Jesus Revolution’: Pastor Greg Laurie Gears up for SoCal Harvest 2022
Thousands will experience a night of worship, encouragement, and revival in California this November at the longest-running evangelistic event in the nation.
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New Study Suggests Religion is Good for Youth Mental Health; Expert Reveals How Churches Can Do Better
Results of a new large-scale study by the Springtide Research Institute have seemingly confirmed decades of previous research pointing to a positive relationship between religion, spirituality and ...
