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Nmecha rejects claims celebrations promote hate
Felix Nmecha
— 4d
Felix Nmecha said his crown goal celebration points to his Christian faith and is not intended to promote intolerance or discrimination, after Dortmund supporters criticized its association with the evangelical network Ballers in God. Dortmund has acknowledged fans’ concerns and plans to speak with the midfielder, while emphasizing respect for religious freedom and the club’s shared values.
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Federal Judge Strikes Tennessee Religious Charter School Ban
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A federal judge ruled that Tennessee cannot exclude religious groups from its publicly funded charter-school program solely because of their faith, siding with Wilberforce Academy of Knoxville in its challenge to the state’s nonreligious-school requirement. The ruling lets the proposed Christian school apply but does not guarantee approval, while critics have raised concerns about taxpayer funding and church-state separation.
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US Midterms Set to Test GOP Redistricting
Politics
— Nov 2, 2026
Texas Republicans’ mid-decade redistricting shifted Houston’s Black community into a different congressional district, forcing longtime Democratic Rep. Al Green into a primary against fellow Democrat Christian Menefee, which Green lost. Critics say the map weakens Black political representation while making the neighboring district more favorable to Republicans, turning the midterms into a test of the strategy.
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US taxpayer funds fuel classical Christian school growth
Politics
— Oct 21, 2026
Taxpayer-funded scholarships and school-choice programs are helping fuel the expansion of classical Christian schools, with Texas rolling out $1 billion in funding and about half of U.S. school-age children now eligible for state assistance to attend private schools. Supporters see the funding as a boost for families and Christian education, while critics warn it could divert resources from public schools and raise church-state concerns.
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Russian Pranksters Dupe OpenAI Officials Into Video Chat About ‘Offensive’ AI For Ukraine
Dylan Kresak · 5 min · 11h
Video Appears to Show Trump Spitting at Rally
Donald John Trump
— Oct 21, 2026
President Donald Trump faced criticism after insulting an ABC News reporter who questioned his decision to waive sanctions on Russia during negotiations to free detained American Stephen Hubbard. Separate coverage focused on backlash over footage appearing to show him spitting at a North Carolina rally and his campaign’s increasingly divisive warnings about threats to White Christian culture.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
— Ranking
From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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‘I Appeal To Jesus Christ’: Hegseth Slams Pentagon Christian Prayer Service Critics
Peter Hegseth
— May 23, 2025
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth slammed critics of a Christian prayer service held Wednesday at the Pentagon in Thursday comments to reporters. Hegseth defended his decision to lead a 30-minute prayer service at the…
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Christian Influencer Flees For His Safety
Christian-themed
— Jul 21, 2026
Christian apologist Michael Jones says threats against him and his family have become serious enough that he now feels forced to move. Jones runs the Inspiring Philosophy YouTube channel, where he discusses Christianity, philosophy, Islam, theology, and religious history. His channel has attracted more than half a million subscribers, and he has frequently criticized Islamic […]
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MTG Says Trump Isn’t A Real Christian
Donald John Trump
— Dec 29, 2025
Republican Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene told The New York Times on Monday that President Donald Trump’s behavior suggests he does not have “sincere Christian faith.” Greene criticized Trump for stating that he…
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Ilhan Omar Doubles Down with a Fresh Insult After Her Attack on Christian Singers Sparked Backlash
Reporting
— Apr 19, 2022
Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota was accused of bigotry after a critical tweet about a group of Christians singing worship songs on a plane. Omar decided to respond to the backlash by doubling down with an…
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Pope Leo condemns machismo and violence against women in Peru
Pope Leo XIV condemned machismo and violence against women during his visit to Lima, calling for equal rights and women’s full participation in society and the Church. He also urged Peru’s bishops to support victims of clergy abuse with tru
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Largest Trade Organization Under Fire For Allegedly Muzzling Conservative Christians
National Association of Realtors
— Mar 5, 2025
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is facing legal pushback for allegedly censoring conservative Christian real estate agents for their personal beliefs. Critics are slamming NAR’s ethics code, specifically…
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Mike Johnson Fires Back at Attacks Over His Christian Faith
Reporting
— Nov 1, 2023
Newly minted House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) fired back at media attacks over his Christian faith. In an interview with Fox News’ Kayleigh McEnany on Tuesday, she asked Johnson what his response was to the criticism…
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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.
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‘Quantico’ Star Says Criticism of New Christmas Movie Has Surprisingly Come from Christians
Opinion
— Nov 18, 2023
“Quantico” star Alan Powell, who co-produced the new faith-based film “Journey to Bethlehem” about the birth of Jesus Christ, has been surprised and disappointed to see the reception that some Christian outlets have…
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JD Vance Faces Criticism After Saying He Hopes His Hindu Wife Converts to Christianity
J.D. Vance
— Nov 9, 2025
Vice President JD Vance told a packed college arena that he hopes his Hindu wife will one day convert to Christianity — a remark that has drawn backlash and reignited debate over faith and interfaith marriage. According…
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Liz Warren, Who Attacked Pete Hegseth Over His ‘Extremist’ Christian Tattoo, Has Ties To Hamas Apologist Org
Peter Hegseth
— Jan 16, 2025
Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts is attacking a Trump administration nominee’s Christian views despite her yearslong partnership with a radical Muslim group. Warren sent a critical letter to Secretary…
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Navy Scrambles To Ramp Up Tomahawk Production After Iran War Burns Through Arsenal
Francis Kapper · 4 min · 11h
‘He Gets Us’ Responds to AOC’s Criticism of Its Faith-Based Super Bowl Ads
Reporting
— Feb 14, 2023
“He Gets Us” responded to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s (D-N.Y.) criticism over the Christian commercials that aired during the Super Bowl game on Sunday. “He Gets Us” spokesperson Jason Vanderground spoke to Fox News…
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Pick a food for every letter and the AI reveals your future
Quizie
— Quiz
A to (almost) Z, one delicious decision at a time. At the end, the AI reads your feast like tea leaves and tells your fortune.
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Holy Site Standoff Sparks Global Backlash
The New York Post
— Mar 29, 2026
A rare confrontation in Jerusalem’s Old City has triggered international criticism after Catholic leaders were blocked from entering one of Christianity’s most sacred locations. According to the New York Post , Israeli…
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Op-Ed: To Defeat Critical Race Theory, Here’s What We Must Do
Opinion
— Nov 1, 2021
Few remember today that education in America began with Christianity. The Puritans in Massachusetts passed the Satan Deluder Act in order to establish public schools that could teach their children to read. The Puritans…
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Parent Demanding Others' Kids Wear Masks Finally Loses It, Strips Off Clothes in Middle of Meeting
Opinion
— Aug 29, 2021
I can’t say I agree with French Enlightenment thinker Voltaire on much, but you have to admit that for an ardent critic of Christianity, the ol’ deist had some wit about him. In fact, Voltaire’s vestigial religiosity is…
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Millions to Hear About Jesus Through Super Bowl Ads, But Not All Are Convinced It’s What It Seems
Reporting
— Feb 11, 2023
Christian ads set to air during the Super Bowl on Sunday are drawing both praise and criticism for how they’re presenting Jesus to the public. A company by the name of Haven is paying $20 million to show two of its “He…
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Kansas Republicans Suffer Another Gubernatorial Defeat Despite Trump's Endorsement
Democrat Cindy Holscher has won the Kansas governor's race, defeating Republican state Senate President Ty Masterson in a contest that keeps the state's top office under Democratic control for another four years. The Associated Press projected Holscher as the winner in the race to replace Gov. Laura Kelly, who was term-limited, according to Fox News . Her victory gives Democrats their third straig
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Ilhan Omar Sparks Backlash Over Response to Easter Video
Reporting
— Apr 18, 2022
Rep. Ilhan Omar’s (D-Minn.) response to a video of Christians singing on a plane sparked harsh criticism. Omar tweeted Saturday, “I think my family and I should have a prayer session next time I am on a plane. How do…
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Texas Couple Escapes Ukraine With Newly Adopted Critically Ill Son
Reporting
— Feb 24, 2022
As Russia began its invasion of Ukraine, a Texas couple escaped the country just days before with their newly adopted son. Kelci and Theron Jagge’s story began in 2020 after the couple became Christians and decided to…
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CHRISTIAN WHITON: Biden’s Press Conference Performance Bought Him Time — But Sealed His Fate All The Same
Joe Biden
— Jul 12, 2024
President Joe Biden achieved the worst possible outcome for Democrats at his NATO press conference on Thursday night. He delivered neither a solid performance that would have unbalanced critics in his own party who want…
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‘Not On Your Side’: Religious Group Slams Insurance Giant For ‘Woke Politics,’ Underwriting Gender Ideologues
Community College of Vermont
— Sep 17, 2024
The religious advocacy group Center for Christian Virtue (CCV) launched a campaign Tuesday criticizing certain diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and support for LGBT causes at top U.S. insurer…
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Texas Senate Candidate Talarico Cites Bible for Universal Healthcare
James Talarico
— Sep 28, 2026
Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico invoked Jesus’ healing and feeding of the hungry, along with the Hebrew prophets’ criticism of corruption, to describe his support for universal health care, addressing child hunger and challenging self-serving politicians as biblically grounded. Critics disputed that interpretation, arguing that Christian teachings on charity do not prescribe government policies and accusing him of using religion to advance his political agenda.
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Democrats Lean On Green Group To Reach UN Climate Talks Without Trump
Simon August · 7 min · 11h
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