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Legal rights groups urge school leaders not to adopt Texas’ Bible-infused curriculum

The coalition of legal organizations told Texas school district leaders that it would “take any action” necessary to protect the rights of students and their families.

The Texas Tribune

ICE Agents in Churches ‘Does Not Bode Well for the Future of Religion’ in America

“They’re de facto endorsing government interference with the church—the very government interference with the church that they've complained about in the past.”

Texas Observer

Yogi got it wrong. It’s the saffron brigade that needs to learn from Indonesia president’s DNA remark

Prabowo Subianto may have intended it to be just an ice-breaker, but he waded right into a hot button political topic for his hosts with his declaration that a DNA test had shown him to have traces of “Indian ancestry”. In doing so, he also showed a mirror to India.

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Voices: Bishop Budde’s ‘woke’ sermon wasn’t an ambush – it was a reminder of basic Christian values

COMMENT: The very fact that Trump and the right have reacted so badly over Bishop Budde’s ‘meek and mild’ sermon suggests they aren’t well acquainted with either the Bible or Christianity, writes Kat Brown

The Independent UK

Attitudes toward Christian nationalism don’t just boil down to views on race, religion and history − research suggests ‘moral foundations’ play a critical role

The concept of Christian nationalism has taken center stage in many Americans’ minds as either the greatest threat to democracy or its only savior.

The Conversation

Catholic cardinals play a key role in secular politics as well as the Catholic Church–and the importance of Pope Francis’ choice to head the church in DC

Pope Francis recently appointed Cardinal Robert McElroy, a harsh critic of President-elect Donald Trump’s immigration policy, to head the Catholic Archdiocese of Washington, D.C.

The Conversation

Texas GOP chair claims church-state separation is a myth as lawmakers, pastors prep for “spiritual battle”

Abraham George’s comments are the latest sign of the state GOP’s embrace of fundamentalist ideologies that seek to center public life around their faith.

The Texas Tribune

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Conservative Push For More Christianity In Public Schools

Debate over incorporating Christianity in U.S. public schools intensifies, raising concerns about religious freedom and historical accuracy.

Top News

New Year’s Eve celebrates St. Silvester – the 4th-century pope whose legend shaped ideas of church and state

On Dec. 31, while many people are preparing for their New Years Eve parties, some Roman Catholic Christians will also mark the feast day for St. Silvester.

The Conversation

The birth of Jesus would probably have been forgotten – if it wasn’t for a plague

When a terrifying Ebola-like pandemic struck the Roman empire, Christianity offered solutions that the old ways didn’t, says academic and author Jonathan Kennedy

The Guardian - UK

What do you know about Jesus Christ, the man? Test your knowledge of biblical archaeology

How much do you know about the archaeology of early Christianity? Take our quiz to find out.

LiveScience

Merry Christmas 2024: Wishes, Messages, Quotes, Images, Facebook & WhatsApp status

Christmas, celebrated on December 25th, commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, a central figure in Christianity. Its origins trace back to the 4th century, when the Church officially designated the date as Jesus’ birthday to coincide with existing pagan festivals like Saturnalia and the winter solstice, which celebrated the return…

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‘God is not done with America’: Trump supporters take victory lap at star-studded Turning Point USA event

AmericaFest showcased Maga’s commitment to mobilizing conservative evangelicals into the Republican party base

LiveScience

What if the Persians had defeated Alexander the Great?

The world we live in might be unrecognizable if Alexander the Great had been defeated by the Persians.

LiveScience

Science news this week: Killer squirrels and an unexpected amulet

Dec. 20, 2024: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

The Independent UK

Mysterious amulet discovered in Germany could rewrite history

A third century amulet discovered in an excavation site in Germany provides evidence of spread of Christianity during early Roman Empire

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Reason

The Day the Pope Met a Psychedelic Evangelist

Pharmacological Perennialism crossed paths with the Catholic Church at a previously unreported "holy meeting."

Salon

Using "religious freedom" to fight back

Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush on how some churches "created a permission structure for cruelty on a massive scale"

LiveScience

1,800-year-old silver amulet could rewrite history of Christianity in the early Roman Empire

A silver amulet found next to a skeleton in a 1,800-year-old grave in Germany speaks to the importance — and the risk — of being Christian in Roman times.

The Conversation

Why the religious beliefs of Trump defense pick Pete Hegseth matter

The most serious allegations against Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s pick to head the U.S. Department of Defense, involve mismanagement, heavy drinking, infidelity, sexual harassment and even rape.

The Guardian - UK

It’s too late to halt the climate crisis

Letters: Nature is going to solve the problem by eliminating the modern human

The Independent UK

Pope hopes to visit Turkey in 2025 to mark 1,700 years since the Council of Nicaea

Pope Francis says he hopes to travel to Turkey next year to commemorate the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, Christianity’s first ecumenical council

The Independent UK

Texas approves Bible-based lessons in public schools in latest win for Christian activists

It’s the latest in a series of GOP efforts to bring Christianity into classrooms – but opponents say it’s inappropriate and driven by ideological, not educational, concerns

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