Brandon Showalter and Jeff Myers

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  Jul 21, 2017

  Barna: Christians, Americans Believe College Is About Getting a Job, Making Money

  Americans and evangelical Christians believe a university degree is about training for a specific job and increased financial opportunities, a new study highlighting their attitudes about higher education shows.

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  Jul 20, 2017

  Fatherlessness Shows Up in Children's DNA, Affects Lifespan: Study

  New research shows how the loss of a father significantly affects children — at the level of their DNA, shortening the ends of their chromosomes.

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  Jul 20, 2017

  Gallup: More Protestants Now Do Not Identify With Specific Denomination

  There are now more Protestants in America who do not identify with a particular denomination or tradition than those who do, according to a new survey.

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  Jul 19, 2017

  Are Small Churches in a 'Death Spiral'?

  The president of a major research company that frequently measures trends in the church revealed data showing that the smaller the church, the more likely it is in decline. But one small-town pastor says large church size does not necessarily mean good spiritual health and what the American church really lacks is five-fold ministry.

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  Jul 19, 2017

  Parents Warned Not to Let Children Play 'Blue Whale Challenge' Suicide Game

  A social media game called the "Blue Whale Challenge" in which children are urged to cut themselves and take their own lives is raising alarm in the United States where suicide prevention advocates are advising parents to be vigilant.

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  Jul 18, 2017

  Southern Baptist Leaders Respond to Black Minister Leaving Denomination Over 'Rise of Alt-Right'

  A black academic from Oklahoma is renouncing his Southern Baptist ordination because of the massive support for Donald Trump within the denomination, and alleges the SBC is "complicit" in the rise of the alt-right. Yet noted SBC leaders believe he is furthering a misleading narrative that does not reflect the reality of Southern Baptist life and thinking.

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  Jul 18, 2017

  Benedict Option Is 'Spiritually Lazy,' Christians Shouldn't Withdraw From Politics, Scholars Say

  Scholars and defenders of religious liberty are responding to a bestselling book that argues Christians should strategically and temporarily withdraw from politics, calling its implications "spiritually lazy."

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  Jul 17, 2017

  Charlie Gard's Parents Shocked Their Appointed Lawyer Is Tied to Pro-Assisted Suicide Group

  Baby Charlie Gard's parents expressed concern that the attorney appointed to represent them in court is affiliated with a "Death with Dignity" organization, in what appears to be an ideological conflict of interest.

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  Jul 13, 2017

  Eugene Peterson Retracts Support for Gay Marriage, Says He Was 'Put on the Spot'

  Eugene Peterson has reversed his new stance affirming gay marriage, saying he was "put on the spot" and that he really does believe in traditional marriage.

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  Jul 13, 2017

  Want to Lead a Happier Life? Be More Generous, Study Says

  A new study out of Switzerland shows that people who are generous and focus on helping others report feelings of happiness more than those who act on their own self-interests.