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DOJ ends investigation of SBC; no sex abuse-related charges filed

The U.S. Department of Justice has concluded its investigation of the Southern Baptist Convention, having not filed any sexual abuse-related charges against the nation's largest Protestant denomination.

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  Judge orders Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil to remain in detention, can't be deported yet

  An anti-Israel activist and Columbia University graduate facing deportation under President Donald Trump's administration will remain in detention for his role in organizing campus protests. 

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  'Obscene' mobile billboard for sex toys in Dallas part of 'troubling trend,' lawmaker says

  A Texas lawmaker says a campaign featuring ads for sex toys rolling through Dallas and other cities is part of a “troubling trend” aimed at the “sexualization of children in our society.”

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  Rick Warren's X account hacked by 'unscrupulous criminals' pushing meme coin

  Rick Warren's X account promoted a fake meme coin when it was briefly hacked Wednesday, and appeared to mock him for his changing his views on women in leadership.

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  Paul Washer says the Church must be more 'militant' on missions: 'Men were made to fight'

  HeartCry Missionary Society founder and preacher Paul Washer says churches need to be more “militant” with their missions.

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  'The Chosen' creator Dallas Jenkins reveals details about 'intense' season 5, replies to critics

  Season five of “The Chosen” will be the “biggest yet,” focusing on of Jesus’ final days and the deeply personal and emotional moments that defined His ministry and relationships, creator Dallas Jenkins has revealed. 

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  Gateway Church founder Robert Morris indicted for child sexual abuse of Cindy Clemishire, Okla. AG says

  Robert Morris, founding pastor of Gateway Church in Southlake, Texas, was indicted on five counts of lewd or indecent acts with a child by a multi-county grand jury in Oklahoma on Wednesday.

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  Prominent Memphis Pastor Ricky Floyd shot dead during altercation with woman outside bar

  Ricky Floyd, a prominent pastor in Memphis, Tennessee, was shot dead during an altercation with a woman outside a bar Wednesday morning, according to police. He was 58.

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  Lee Greenwood joins effort to place Trump-endorsed Bible in Oklahoma public schools

  Singer Lee Greenwood is teaming up with the Oklahoma Department of Education in a bid to secure the funding necessary to ensure the placement of the "God Bless the U.S.A. Bible" in classrooms across the state as the effort faces pushback from the courts and lawmakers. 

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  Hamas superstar blogger pocketed Gaza donations: 'Became a millionaire with one click'

  Over the past months of war, blogger Salah al-Jafarawi raised funds intended for Palestinians in Gaza. However, the money reportedly never reached those in need and appears to have been deposited in his personal account.

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  Pastor of Lakewood Church's Hispanic community returns to his church in Costa Rica

  Renowned psalmist and Pastor Danilo Montero, leader of the Hispanic community of Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, returned to his homeland to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Oasis Church.

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  Riley Gaines Act becomes law in West Virginia: 'Common sense'

  West Virginia became the latest state to prohibit trans-identified males from using sex-segregated spaces designated for women, passing a bill named after 12-time NCAA All-American swimmer Riley Gaines. 

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  Scottish church charity's innovative rock climbing program is helping recovering addicts

  A Christian charity in Scotland is helping addicts to recover and reintegrate into the community with the help of an innovative rock-climbing program.