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Call to ‘shut down Spirit of Assassination’ after third attempt on President Trump’s life

The assassination attempt on President Donald Trump in Washington DC on Saturday night will not be the last unless Christians shut down the Spirit of Assassination, said author, prophetic voice and intercessor Jennifer Leclaire. The spirit driving would-be mass murderer Cole Thomas Allen, 31, at the White House Correspondents’ Association […]

Artemis II Commander: ‘I’m not religious, but when I saw the cross, I broke down in tears’

Originally published in Lifesite News Astronaut Reid Wiseman, Commander of NASA’s recent Artemis II mission, said that although he’s not religious, he broke down in tears when he saw the cross shortly after getting back to Earth.   Wiseman explained during a press conference that he and the other members of his crew […]

Franklin Graham dismisses backlash to Trump’s AI Jesus meme: ‘A lot to do about nothing’

Originally published in The Christian Post Evangelist and Samaritan’s Purse CEO Franklin Graham issued a statement Thursday morning dismissing the backlash to President Donald Trump’s since-deleted social media post depicting him as a robed, Christ-like figure with light emanating from his hands. “I do not believe President Trump would knowingly depict himself […]

Bethel launches third-party investigation of Ben Armstrong, church culture

Originally published in Church Leaders Weeks after placing Ben Armstrong, its prophetic ministry director, on administrative leave, Bethel Church announced that an independent investigator will look into sexual abuse allegations made against him. In addition, the Charismatic megachurch based in Redding, California, said it will use a “third-party expert to review our governance, leadership […]

California to pay R73.9m after hiding students’ gender identity from their parents

Originally published in The Christian Post California has been ordered to pay $4.5 million (R73.9 million) after losing its attempt to defend a state law prohibiting school officials from informing parents about their children’s gender dysphoria.  In an order published on Monday, Judge Roger Benitez of the US District Court for the […]

‘God is good’: Wounded US airman’s faith echoes after miraculous 36-hour survival in Iran

Originally published in Thrive News Severely injured and hunted in enemy territory, one American soldier’s declaration of faith is reminding the world where true strength is found. In the chaos of war, when survival hangs by a thread, and hope seems distant, a simple declaration of faith is capturing hearts […]

Canadian House of Commons passes ‘hate speech’ bill that would remove religious protections

Originally published in The Christian Post A bill that critics warn would eliminate key religious protections from criminal bans on acts of “hatred” has passed the Canadian House of Commons, prompting concerns from religious freedom advocates.  Canada’s House of Commons passed the measure, called the “Combatting Hate Act,” last Wednesday. The […]