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Church of England Installs Digital Collection Plates to Increase Millennial Tithing
Collection plates in the Church of England are being digitized, an effort leaders say will enable millennial churchgoers to give more easily since many no longer carry cash.
Michigan College Prep Workshop Singles Out White Students to Check Their 'Privilege'
A college prep event in Michigan asked high school students to tally how many privileges they have, and upon completing the exercise the white students were singled out as having the most.
Senate Obamacare Repeal Draft Includes Planned Parenthood Defunding, Pro-Life Language
The Senate version of the Obamacare repeal bill reportedly includes language to defund Planned Parenthood, a signature goal for the pro-life movement amid close Republican margins and previous statements signaling willingness to compromise to pass the bill.
Charges Dropped Against Undercover Activists Who Exposed Planned Parenthood in California
Fourteen felony charges that were filed in California against undercover investigative pro-life activists who exposed Planned Parenthood's selling of fetal body parts to biotech firms and other practices have been dismissed.
Christians Must Think Differently About Israel, Jews in Light of Past Atrocities: Gerald McDermott
The majority of Christians have been wrong about Israel for most of their history, according to a leading Anglican theologian and Israel scholar.
Dept. of Education Closes Sexual Assault Investigation at Liberty University
The Department of Education has closed an investigation into Liberty University that was set in motion by a sexual assault claim last fall, citing a lack of jurisdiction.
First-Ever 'Africa Study Bible' Released; 'Watershed Moment' in History, Some Say
A new study Bible with a distinctly African voice has been launched to equip and disciple the churches in Africa, which is growing exponentially. An estimated 20,000 are coming to Christ every day.
Pastor, Refugee From Iraq, Tells American Church: Don't Politicize Refugee Crisis, Share Gospel
A Texas pastor originally from Iraq is urging the Church to get out of politics amid the swirling debate about travel bans and do the work of ministering to refugees because "God is sending the nations here."
Republicans, Churchgoers, Have More Sex, Cheat Less Than Democrats, Independents: Scholar
Republicans have sex more often than Democrats and have extramarital affairs less often, according to a leading family studies scholar.
Are Lady Clothes the New Trend for Men?
The trend of feminine and ultra-casual clothing for men has several theologians observing the influence of the "gender cult" and the decline of masculine dress, calling the church to model to men how to wear clothes.