Ian M. Giatti

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  Jan 28, 2023

  Did Andy Stanley do a 'great disservice' with comments on LGBT churchgoers?

  A now-viral video of Georgia Pastor Andy Stanley magnifying the faith of LGBT people over "most" of his own congregation has drawn sharp criticism from pastors and Christian thinkers alike.

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  Jan 27, 2023

  Rabbi uses ChatGPT to write sermon; theologian warns of AI 'idolatry'

  In what may be the latest sign of things to come, a rabbi in New York has become the first Jewish teacher to deliver a sermon written entirely by artificial intelligence.

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  Jan 26, 2023

  US Merchant Marine Academy covers up massive Jesus painting with white curtain after complaints

  A massive painting of Jesus walking on water will no longer be visible at the United States Merchant Marine Academy in New York after an advocacy group complained about the artwork.

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  Jan 26, 2023

  Andy Stanley says gay churchgoers 'have more faith than a lot of you'

  Do gay individuals who go to church have more faith than most Christians? According to megachurch Pastor Andy Stanley, the answer, apparently, is a resounding yes.

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  Jan 24, 2023

  Planned Parenthood 'sex educator' pushing sex toys on kids, talks how to 'unlearn purity culture'

  A TikTok influencer who teaches young people how to buy sex toys online and “unlearn purity culture” has been outed as a “sex educator” who works for a Planned Parenthood chapter in California.

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  Jan 23, 2023

  Gay couple accused of raping sons, filming abuse used Christian adoption agency: report

  A now-defunct Christian adoption agency was reportedly used by a same-sex couple in Georgia who were arrested last August on charges of allegedly sexually abusing their two adopted sons and filming the abuse to upload and share on the internet.

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  Jan 20, 2023

  Christian wireless provider responds to Texas police department rejecting donation after backlash

  A Texas police department is saying “thanks but no thanks” to a donated pizza party from a Christian conservative wireless provider after receiving backlash on social media.

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  Jan 19, 2023

  Alec Baldwin to face manslaughter charges in 'Rust' shooting: 'No one is above the law'

  Actor and producer Alec Baldwin will face involuntary manslaughter charges in the fatal shooting on the set of the movie "Rust," prosecutors announced Thursday.

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  Jan 18, 2023

  Church of England: Gay couples can't marry but will receive 'God's blessing'

  The Church of England has announced its support for a proposal that will allow congregations to bless same-sex unions but maintain a traditional definition of marriage.  

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  Jan 17, 2023

  Mel Gibson dropped as co-grand marshal of Mardi Gras parade; organizer cites 'great concern' over threats, safety

  Organizers of the 2023 Mardi Gras parade have dropped their invitation for Mel Gibson to be the parade’s Grand Marshal after they received sharp criticism from a coalition of Jewish and interfaith groups.