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On Christmas Day, while many Americans were unwrapping gifts, the United States military was unwrapping a new phase of engagement in West Africa.
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What to know about Trump’s Christmas airstrikes in Nigeria – Baptist News Global
On Christmas, while many Americans were unwrapping gifts, the United States military was unwrapping a new phase of engagement in West Africa.
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December 29, 2025 at 5:18 PM
On Christmas Day, while many Americans were unwrapping gifts, the United States military was unwrapping a new phase of engagement in West Africa.
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#nigeria #trump #news #politics
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Steven Furtick’s Elevation Church has announced a new academic partnership that steers the megachurch further toward the charismatic and Pentecostal mainstream and away from its Baptist roots.
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Elevation Church forms partnership with Pentecostal university – Baptist News Global
Elevation Church has announced a new academic partnership that steers the megachurch further toward the charismatic and Pentecostal mainstrea
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December 29, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Steven Furtick’s Elevation Church has announced a new academic partnership that steers the megachurch further toward the charismatic and Pentecostal mainstream and away from its Baptist roots.
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Three separate lawsuits filed against Kanakuk Ministries by plaintiffs identified as John Doe XX, XXI and XXII will proceed in a changed venue and mark a new chapter in child sexual abuse litigation.
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Suits seek to hold Kanakuk liable for previously awarded damages
Three separate lawsuits filed against Kanakuk will proceed in a changed venue and mark a new chapter in child sexual abuse litigation.
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December 29, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Three separate lawsuits filed against Kanakuk Ministries by plaintiffs identified as John Doe XX, XXI and XXII will proceed in a changed venue and mark a new chapter in child sexual abuse litigation.
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Miguel Angel Garcia-Hernandez was killed in September. He was shot multiple times while shackled in a government transit van during the sniper attack on the Dallas ICE facility.
This week, his widow was told he's eligible for a green card.
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This week, his widow was told he's eligible for a green card.
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He died in ICE custody and now he’s eligible for a Green Card – Baptist News Global
A majority of the individuals being violently detained have followed the rules laid out by government and should not be subjected to cruelty
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December 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Miguel Angel Garcia-Hernandez was killed in September. He was shot multiple times while shackled in a government transit van during the sniper attack on the Dallas ICE facility.
This week, his widow was told he's eligible for a green card.
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This week, his widow was told he's eligible for a green card.
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"In these final days of Advent, we are indeed living in dark times. And ironically, it has everything to do with our understanding of Christianity."
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“Advent is the season that, when properly understood, does not flinch from the darkness that stalks us all in this world,” Fleming Rutledge says in Advent: The Once and Future Coming of Jesus Christ. ...
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December 24, 2025 at 3:25 PM
"In these final days of Advent, we are indeed living in dark times. And ironically, it has everything to do with our understanding of Christianity."
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December 22, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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"Particularly in the context of clergy sexual abuse and coverups — a context in which trust is already a fragile commodity — it doesn’t take much erosion before trust collapses completely. This is the harm."
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What's behind Denhollander’s apparent conflicts of interest? – Baptist News Global
What did the SBC gain by this? If we want to better understand, that’s the question we need to ponder, Christa Brown says.
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December 22, 2025 at 6:11 PM
"Particularly in the context of clergy sexual abuse and coverups — a context in which trust is already a fragile commodity — it doesn’t take much erosion before trust collapses completely. This is the harm."
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ICE came to Baton Rouge for Christmas, and at least one Southern Baptist pastor welcomed them.
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ICE came to Baton Rouge for Christmas, and at least one Southern Baptist pastor welcomed them, Rodney Kennedy says.
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December 22, 2025 at 6:03 PM
ICE came to Baton Rouge for Christmas, and at least one Southern Baptist pastor welcomed them.
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“I’m here to tell you about a real problem facing our nation’s military,” Secretary of War Pete Hegseth began in a video with a Christmas tree and a Department of War flag behind him. “It’s one you’re probably not aware of. But it’s a really important one.”
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Hegseth plans ‘cultural shift’ for military chaplains – Baptist News Global
According to Pete Hegseth, this dire problem that must be addressed is “the weakening of our chaplain corps.”
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December 22, 2025 at 6:03 PM
“I’m here to tell you about a real problem facing our nation’s military,” Secretary of War Pete Hegseth began in a video with a Christmas tree and a Department of War flag behind him. “It’s one you’re probably not aware of. But it’s a really important one.”
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On Sunday, the “Chanuka by the Sea” celebration in Bondi Beach, Australia, became the site of a rare mass shooting police have now declared a terrorist attack against the Jewish community.
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What we know about the Hannukah celebration shooting in Australia – Baptist News Global
On Sunday, the “Chanuka by the Sea” celebration in Bondi Beach, Australia, became the site of a rare mass shooting police have now declared a terrorist attack against the Jewish community. The act of ...
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December 17, 2025 at 5:14 PM
On Sunday, the “Chanuka by the Sea” celebration in Bondi Beach, Australia, became the site of a rare mass shooting police have now declared a terrorist attack against the Jewish community.
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"Each of us, as followers of the Prince of Peace, has a responsibility to call for an end to this oppression. Here, the church can take a lesson from Ms. Rachel, who has become one of Palestinian children’s fiercest advocates."
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The church should be more like Ms. Rachel – Baptist News Global
How can the church live out the calls of World Children’s Day while the war in Gaza has left thousands of children without their homes?
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December 17, 2025 at 5:14 PM
"Each of us, as followers of the Prince of Peace, has a responsibility to call for an end to this oppression. Here, the church can take a lesson from Ms. Rachel, who has become one of Palestinian children’s fiercest advocates."
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A collection of discovery material has unearthed explosive new details regarding the SBC, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and sexual abuse allegations involving former professor David Sills and his student, Jennifer Lyell.
All of BNG's recent coverage of the Sill's case, a thread: 👇
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Mary Sills feared ‘disaster’ in family relationship with Lyell – Baptist News Global
One surprising piece of evidence now made public is an entry from Mary Sills’ diary that became a contentious issue in her deposition.
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December 16, 2025 at 8:50 PM
A collection of discovery material has unearthed explosive new details regarding the SBC, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and sexual abuse allegations involving former professor David Sills and his student, Jennifer Lyell.
All of BNG's recent coverage of the Sill's case, a thread: 👇
All of BNG's recent coverage of the Sill's case, a thread: 👇
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“Repeating the same tactic breeds habituation. Authorities adapt, the media loses interest, and participants burn out.”
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The evidence-based path from protest to power – Baptist News Global
What works is strategic, sustained, multi-tactical campaigns with disciplined nonviolence, economic leverage and infrastructure.
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December 12, 2025 at 5:42 PM
“Repeating the same tactic breeds habituation. Authorities adapt, the media loses interest, and participants burn out.”
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The first year of Donald Trump’s mass-deportation campaign has been marked by misinformation, intimidation and brutality and it’s likely to get worse in 2026, immigration experts say.
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12 abuses of power cited in Trump’s immigration agenda – Baptist News Global
The first year of Trump’s mass-deportation campaign has been marked by misinformation, intimidation and brutality.
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December 16, 2025 at 8:38 PM
The first year of Donald Trump’s mass-deportation campaign has been marked by misinformation, intimidation and brutality and it’s likely to get worse in 2026, immigration experts say.
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"Sexual predators in our midst have gotten a pass for far too long. While part of this is due to victimology, I believe a larger piece of this equation is a misunderstanding of the perpetrator."
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Baptists have learned how to pass the buck on abusive clergy – Baptist News Global
How many times will we allow the same scenario to play out, endangering our children, our athletes and adults?
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December 16, 2025 at 8:37 PM
"Sexual predators in our midst have gotten a pass for far too long. While part of this is due to victimology, I believe a larger piece of this equation is a misunderstanding of the perpetrator."
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"When entered into faithfully, Advent is a frustratingly wonderful season of awkwardly waiting for God to act on the promises God has made."
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An Advent call for advocacy for our Burmese brothers and sisters – Baptist News Global
Advent calls us to stay vigilant in the present to the ways of Jesus, for we do not know when these things will occur.
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December 16, 2025 at 8:37 PM
"When entered into faithfully, Advent is a frustratingly wonderful season of awkwardly waiting for God to act on the promises God has made."
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My latest with @baptistnews.com “That these masked men — and they are mostly men — are allowed to operate as a nameless, faceless, clandestine police force in America epitomizes the surreal landscape we find ourselves in today.” baptistnews.com/article/what...
What you need to know about Trump’s Secret Police Force – Baptist News Global
Democratic-led cities are being assaulted by masked men. These federal agents under the purview of Department of Homeland Security
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December 3, 2025 at 7:25 PM
My latest with @baptistnews.com “That these masked men — and they are mostly men — are allowed to operate as a nameless, faceless, clandestine police force in America epitomizes the surreal landscape we find ourselves in today.” baptistnews.com/article/what...
James Dobson is dead but his ministry’s culture warring lives on in a falsehood-laden attack on America’s Catholic bishops for a “special message” they issued reaffirming “the fundamental dignity of all persons, including immigrants.”
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Dobson group blasts bishops' message of love for immigrants
Bauer’s Nov. 19 critique claimed the bishops’ concern for immigrants put them in opposition to Bauer’s understanding of Christ.
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December 8, 2025 at 2:57 PM
James Dobson is dead but his ministry’s culture warring lives on in a falsehood-laden attack on America’s Catholic bishops for a “special message” they issued reaffirming “the fundamental dignity of all persons, including immigrants.”
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“Successful papers move on from that statement of belief or disbelief to construct an actual response to the text under consideration.”
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I believe: OU, faith and the academy – Baptist News Global
"Religious identity does not absolve a student from doing the work, completing the assignment," Greg Garrett says.
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December 8, 2025 at 2:57 PM
“Successful papers move on from that statement of belief or disbelief to construct an actual response to the text under consideration.”
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“There are always moments where I feel I may have something to say. I wanted to say it so that it could be heard. I can’t control that,” she said in recent interview with BNG. “I bring all of that anxiety, or that uncertainty, into the pulpit every time."
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Bishop Budde writes about courage – Baptist News Global
Budde has written a new book for young readers on the topic of courage, We Can be Brave, and wants readers to know they can have courage
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December 8, 2025 at 2:55 PM
“There are always moments where I feel I may have something to say. I wanted to say it so that it could be heard. I can’t control that,” she said in recent interview with BNG. “I bring all of that anxiety, or that uncertainty, into the pulpit every time."
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“The very ideals we were brought up in the church believing mattered most now do not matter at all.”
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Upside Down Advent: Despair versus hope – Baptist News Global
What if you’re not feeling that jolly? Is that even allowed? Will you be consigned to binge watch Hallmark Christmas movies?
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December 3, 2025 at 8:32 PM
“The very ideals we were brought up in the church believing mattered most now do not matter at all.”
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"Sometimes they wear uniforms. More often, they are in plainclothes. They are not required to show identification. They almost always hide their faces."
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What you need to know about Trump’s Secret Police Force – Baptist News Global
Democratic-led cities are being assaulted by masked men. These federal agents under the purview of Department of Homeland Security
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December 3, 2025 at 8:31 PM
"Sometimes they wear uniforms. More often, they are in plainclothes. They are not required to show identification. They almost always hide their faces."
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I didn’t leave the faith, but I nearly let a distorted version of it strip me of my spiritual roots. I almost was deceived into believing the “white way” was the “right way” to be a Christian and to do church.
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How the Black Church saved me from white evangelicalism – Baptist News Global
There was a time when I almost lost myself trying to fit into white evangelical spaces that never were designed for me.
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December 2, 2025 at 4:18 PM
I didn’t leave the faith, but I nearly let a distorted version of it strip me of my spiritual roots. I almost was deceived into believing the “white way” was the “right way” to be a Christian and to do church.
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Immigration Hypocrisy, Demonic Puppetry, & How We Respond to Family Members Who are Okay with Violence Against Us. Don't miss the latest episode of HIGHEST POWER: Church + State.
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Ep79: Immigration Hypocrisy, Demonic Puppetry, & How We Respond to Family Members Who are Okay with Violence Against Us
Podcast Episode · Highest Power: Church + State · 12/01/2025 · 25m
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December 2, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Immigration Hypocrisy, Demonic Puppetry, & How We Respond to Family Members Who are Okay with Violence Against Us. Don't miss the latest episode of HIGHEST POWER: Church + State.
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The recent atmospheric shift felt by many across the country wasn’t hell freezing over — it was Marjorie Taylor Greene apologizing for years of participating in what she called “toxic politics,” taking responsibility for herself and her own actions.
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Who gets to apologize? – Baptist News Global
The recent atmospheric shift felt by many across the country wasn’t hell freezing over — it was Marjorie Taylor Greene apologizing for years of participating in what she called “toxic politics,” takin...
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November 26, 2025 at 9:04 PM
The recent atmospheric shift felt by many across the country wasn’t hell freezing over — it was Marjorie Taylor Greene apologizing for years of participating in what she called “toxic politics,” taking responsibility for herself and her own actions.
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