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                <title><![CDATA[“Woke 2.0 Will Be Worse”: Christians Warn as Equality Caucus Celebrates Record LGBT Representation]]></title>
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                <description><![CDATA[The Congressional Equality Caucus sparked criticism from Christian leaders and conservative lawmakers after celebrating what it described as “the gayest Congress in American history” on Thursday, Nov. 5, following election victories by openly LGBT candidates across the United States. The results are expected to bring a record number of openly LGBT lawmakers to the 120th Congress, with two senators and 15 representatives.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2026 19:47:03 -0500</pubDate>    
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                <title><![CDATA[N.T. Wright Says Biblical Glory Means Becoming Fully Human, Not Going to Heaven]]></title>
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                <description><![CDATA[For renowned New Testament scholar N.T. Wright, the “glory” promised in the Bible doesn&#039;t primarily mean “going to Heaven,” but the restoration of humanity’s role as God’s image-bearing agents in a renewed creation. Wright, a retired Anglican bishop and one of the world’s leading interpreters of Paul, told attendees of that coming glory at “The Fresh Challenge of Romans.” ]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 12:32:09 -0500</pubDate>    
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                <title><![CDATA[Global Religious Persecution Worsens as International Response Weakens, Reports Warn]]></title>
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                <description><![CDATA[Religious persecution against Christians and other faith communities has intensified worldwide in 2026, while international efforts to defend religious freedom have weakened, according to the newly released yearbooks “Religious Freedom 2026” and “Persecution and Discrimination against Christians 2026.”]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 12:28:38 -0500</pubDate>    
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                <title><![CDATA[YouVersion’s New Bible Loop App Reaches Over 1 Million Installs Worldwide]]></title>
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                <description><![CDATA[YouVersion has introduced Bible Loop, a Scripture-focused app designed for teenagers, surpassing 1 million installs worldwide as the organization seeks to encourage young people to develop consistent Bible-reading habits. YouVersion founder and CEO Bobby Gruenewald said the initiative began as a pilot program in India before expanding to other countries.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 12:15:23 -0500</pubDate>    
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                <title><![CDATA[James Talarico Draws on David and Jesus in Texas Senate Victory Speech]]></title>
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                <description><![CDATA[Democratic Texas state Rep. James Talarico drew comparisons between himself and the biblical figures of David and Jesus in a victory speech Tuesday after defeating Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the state&#039;s U.S. Senate election. “I&#039;m reminded of that story from Scripture of a shepherd boy who goes up against a giant,” Talarico told supporters in Austin shortly before midnight.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:14:32 -0500</pubDate>    
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                <title><![CDATA[Churchgoers Average Just 51 on Biblical Literacy Quiz, Lifeway Research Finds]]></title>
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                <description><![CDATA[Nearly two-thirds of churchgoers failed a test measuring their knowledge of the Bible, highlighting widespread gaps in biblical literacy, according to a report published Tuesday by Lifeway Research. The assessment used a traditional grading system ranging from A (90 and above) to F (below 60). The average score was 51, with 65% receiving an F, 9% a D, 9% a C, 8% a B and 9% an A.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:55:08 -0500</pubDate>    
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                <title><![CDATA[Adam Hamilton to Continue Leading Kansas Megachurch After Senate Victory]]></title>
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                <description><![CDATA[Adam Hamilton, the Democrat elected to represent Kansas in the U.S. Senate, intends to remain senior pastor of his church while serving in Congress. Hamilton, 62, who leads Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, Kansas, one of the largest congregations in the United Methodist Church, is scheduled to be sworn in as a U.S. senator on Jan. 3, 2027.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:42:20 -0500</pubDate>    
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                <title><![CDATA[68% of US Teens Would Turn to Jesus for Identity Advice, but Parents Rank Higher]]></title>
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                <description><![CDATA[More than two-thirds of American teenagers say they would feel comfortable seeking guidance from Jesus about their identity, although parents and friends remain their preferred sources of advice, according to new research from Barna. Mothers emerged as the most trusted source of guidance, with 84% of teenagers expressing comfort in discussing identity-related questions with them.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:17:00 -0500</pubDate>    
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                <title><![CDATA[WNBA Star Sophie Cunningham Opens Up About Faith, Says ‘Revival Is Happening’]]></title>
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                <description><![CDATA[WNBA player Sophie Cunningham, who drew national media attention this season for objecting to male trans-identified athletes in women&#039;s sports, reflected on her faith journey on an episode of Theo Von&#039;s podcast, saying she believes a revival is happening. ]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:10:12 -0500</pubDate>    
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                <title><![CDATA[Glenn Beck’s Charity Develops Alert System to Help Persecuted Christians in Nigeria Escape Threats]]></title>
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                <description><![CDATA[Glenn Beck’s humanitarian organization, Mercury One, is prioritizing efforts to assist Christians facing violence and persecution in Nigeria, as the conservative radio host warns that growing threats to religious freedom worldwide could eventually affect the United States. Mercury One provides humanitarian aid and supports persecuted Christians through partnerships with Save the Persecuted Christians and The Nazarene Fund, established in 2015.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:05:19 -0500</pubDate>    
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                <title><![CDATA[Megachurch Pastor’s Political Endorsements Renew Debate Over Johnson Amendment]]></title>
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                <description><![CDATA[A New Mexico megachurch pastor has publicly backed two Republican candidates in the 2026 midterm elections, renewing debate over federal rules restricting political campaign involvement by tax-exempt religious organizations. Steve Smothermon, pastor of Legacy Church, has reportedly urged members of his congregation to support Republican congressional candidates.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:01:15 -0500</pubDate>    
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                <title><![CDATA[NC County Appeals Preliminary Injunction in Summit Church Zoning Lawsuit]]></title>
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                <description><![CDATA[A North Carolina county has argued that its legal battle with former Southern Baptist Convention President J.D. Greear’s The Summit Church over a proposed campus expansion centers on the limits of federal court authority rather than allegations of religious discrimination.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:26:40 -0500</pubDate>    
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                <title><![CDATA[Furniture Maker Behind Billy Graham Library Dining Room Plans Historic Craft Village]]></title>
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                <description><![CDATA[A furniture company that helped furnish the Billy Graham Library is working to reopen a historic furniture complex with ties to a colonial-era Protestant mission group as it celebrates its 100th anniversary.  Hunt Country Furniture, based in Wingdale, New York, celebrated its 100th anniversary at a ceremony Oct. 22 at the site of the former Webatuck Craft Village. ]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:14:05 -0500</pubDate>    
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                <title><![CDATA[Zelensky Defends Religious Freedom in Ukraine Amid Christian Persecution Claims]]></title>
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                <description><![CDATA[Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected allegations that his government is persecuting Christians, defending religious freedom in Ukraine and criticizing American political commentator Tucker Carlson for making claims about a country he suggested Carlson had never visited. Zelensky addressed the accusations during a Saturday interview with Tony Perkins on “This Week on Capitol Hill.”]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:17:02 -0500</pubDate>    
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                <title><![CDATA[Arkansas Named Most Pro-Life State for Seventh Straight Year, Oregon Ranks Last]]></title>
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                <description><![CDATA[Arkansas has been named the most pro-life state in the United States for the seventh consecutive year in an annual ranking by Americans United for Life (AUL), which also recognized Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill for her legal efforts challenging federal abortion pill regulations. The advocacy organization released its 2027 Life List on Wednesday, evaluating all 50 states according to laws addressing “all bioethical issues from conception to natural death, not just abortion.”]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 23:59:53 -0500</pubDate>    
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                <title><![CDATA[7 in 10 Americans Identify With a Religion as Religious Affiliation, Service Attendance Stabilize: Pew]]></title>
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                <description><![CDATA[Religious affiliation and participation in the United States have remained largely unchanged in recent years, marking a shift from decades of declining religious engagement, according to new findings from the Pew Research Center. The latest analysis, published as part of Pew’s “Comparing Results Across Religious Landscape Studies,” found that 70% of American adults identified with a religion in 2026, nearly matching the 71% recorded in 2020.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 23:48:30 -0500</pubDate>    
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                <title><![CDATA[Christian Education Network Launched to Expand School Choice Scholarships Nationwide]]></title>
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                <description><![CDATA[A new federal school choice initiative is being hailed as the “greatest evangelism opportunity since the Billy Graham crusades,” with supporters expecting it to expand access to Christian education for millions of American children beginning in 2027. The Ohio-based Center for Christian Virtue has established the Christian Education Network Scholarship Granting Organization to provide financial assistance to families seeking Christian schooling.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2026 14:08:57 -0400</pubDate>    
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                <title><![CDATA[54% of Protestant Pastors Say Economic Conditions Are Hurting Their Churches]]></title>
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                <description><![CDATA[More than half of Protestant pastors in the United States say economic conditions are negatively affecting their congregations, as church donations continue to lag behind inflation, according to a new Lifeway Research survey. The annual study found that 54% of pastors believe the economy is hurting their churches, compared with 36% who reported no impact and 8% who described its effects as positive. ]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:13:24 -0400</pubDate>    
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                <title><![CDATA[Forrest Frank Announces New Album ‘The Jesus Generation,’ 2027 Concert Film]]></title>
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                <description><![CDATA[Dove Award-winning Christian artist Forrest Frank is expanding his &quot;Jesus Generation&quot; movement with a new album and a forthcoming theatrical film, following a sold-out summer tour that drew tens of thousands of fans to arenas and stadiums across the country. The singer announced that his latest album will arrive Dec. 4 and feature collaborations with Lecrae, KB, Michael W. Smith, JVKE, ZVC and Elevation Rhythm.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:05:28 -0400</pubDate>    
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                <title><![CDATA[Christian Parents Challenge Vermont Law Denying Tuition Aid to Religious School Student]]></title>
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                <description><![CDATA[A Christian family has filed a federal lawsuit against Vermont education officials, alleging that a state law restricting public tuition assistance discriminates against students attending religious schools. The lawsuit challenges eligibility requirements under the state’s Town Tuition Program and Dual Enrollment Program, which the family argues violate constitutional protections for religious freedom.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:01:58 -0400</pubDate>    
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