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OPINION: Today, the lies aren’t just spewing from Trump’s mouth during rants at rallies or late-night insomnia-induced tirades on social media. They are now propagating on official government websites.
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Trump's lies are killing us: The deadly consequences of big and little lies everywhere
(RNS) — If we trace the chain of events that caused ICE agents to be deployed to Minneapolis in the first place, they are anchored in Trump’s lies.
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January 12, 2026 at 2:00 AM
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OPINION: The foreign policy of President Donald Trump combines the worst of isolationism with the worst of interventionism in a uniquely disastrous way.
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Trump's foreign policy is a disaster for America and the world
(RNS) — The Trump administration does not even pretend to care about democracy, human rights, political refugees or victims of natural disasters.
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January 12, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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OPINION: We all long for validation. At its best, that longing can motivate us toward virtue – but it can also lead in the opposite direction.
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Seeking honor is a double-edged sword – from ancient Greece to samurai Japan, thinkers have wrestled with whether it’s the way to virtue
(The Conversation) — Though they lived centuries apart, Aristotle and Tsunetomo both explored what it means to live virtuously, and the risks of wanting praise or recognition.
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January 11, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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The group, assembled by interfaith organizing network Faith in Action, echoed the demands of ISAIAH, their Minnesota affiliate: that Jonathan Ross, the ICE officer who shot Good, be charged and prosecuted.
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Outside White House, faith leaders mourn Renee Good, call for accountability
(RNS) — 'A system that relies on fear, force and death to manage human beings is not broken at the edges. It is broken and rotten at the core,' the Rev. Abhi Janamanchi said. 'Stop excusing violence.…
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January 11, 2026 at 9:01 PM
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The new directive prohibits diocesan churches from placing kneelers, altar rails and prie-dieus in the pews, all used to provide support for those who choose to kneel.
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New Communion rules spark debate over bishop's authority in Charlotte Catholic diocese
(RNS) — A letter has exposed divisions over liturgical authority, leadership style and worship practices.
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January 11, 2026 at 8:02 PM
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OPINION: Disobedience to corrupt power is an essential part of Christian practice. If Hegseth wants a military force shaped by Christian values — a contradiction in itself — he shouldn’t expect absolute compliance.
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Contrary to Hegseth's military demands, Christianity requires disobedience against corruption
(RNS) — If Hegseth wants a military force shaped by Christian values — a contradiction in itself — he shouldn’t expect absolute compliance.
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January 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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“God is using Donald Trump to liberate Venezuela from the 27-year-old chains of oppression,” said the Rev. José Durán, a Venezuelan immigrant in Michigan, voicing a view held by some, though not all, Latino evangelicals.
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'God is using Trump': Latino evangelicals celebrate Maduro’s capture as divine victory
(RNS) — Latino evangelicals maintain that their shared faith was key to Maduro’s capture and that the church will play a critical role in charting the country’s future.
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January 11, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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Yvonne and Tammy used to call themselves Christians. But years after participating in the January 6 insurrection, they believe in New Age conspiracies about shape-shifting reptiles and humans living in computer simulations.
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The women of January 6 who left Christianity for faith in New Age conspiracy theories
(RNS) — Ahead of the fifth anniversary of the insurrection, RNS spoke with Noelle Cook about her new book, ‘The Conspiracists: Women, Extremism, and the Lure of Belonging.’
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January 11, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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Two groups with decidedly differing views of the Jan. 6, 2021, attacks on the U.S. Capitol marked the fifth anniversary of the day’s events on Tuesday, both appealing to what they argued were divine truths.
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Two events remember the 5th anniversary of the Jan. 6 riot, appealing to two divine truths
WASHINGTON (RNS) — A mile apart, supporters of the Jan. 6 rioters and clergy whose churches were assaulted five years ago, commemorated the historic events at the U.S. Capitol.
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January 11, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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In a speech that touched on threats to religious freedom and the Catholic Church’s opposition to abortion and surrogacy, Leo lamented how the United Nations and multilateralism were increasingly under threat.
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The pope in a major foreign policy address blasts how countries are using force to assert dominion
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Leo didn’t name individual countries that have resorted to force in his lengthy speech, the bulk of which he delivered in English in a break from the Vatican’s traditional…
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January 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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OPINION: “Swaggering confidence” is not the phrase I would use to describe Marty Mauser. He is an abusive narcissist, make no mistake. In fact, he bears an uncanny resemblance to our current president.
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The hollow moral core of 'Marty Supreme'
(RNS) — ‘Marty Supreme’ is an excellent film about a despicable confidence man. It perfectly reflects our historical moment.
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January 11, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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“Many people in tech have this idea that what they’re building is ‘the savior,’ which makes them a god, and we need to address that. We need to have Jesus at the center of what they’re building.”
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Silicon Valley's Christ-curious moment: The evangelical groups courting tech elites
SAN FRANCISCO (RNS) — 'Whatever you're doing here in San Francisco is more important than everything everybody's doing in Christian work in the rest of the world, combined,' said tech billionaire…
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January 11, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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Netanyahu urged calm Wednesday after a bus driver ran over and killed a teenage boy during a protest by thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jewish demonstrators against a law seeking to draft them into Israel’s military.
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Netanyahu tries to calm tensions after Israeli bus runs over and kills ultra-Orthodox teen
JERUSALEM (AP) — The violence reflected growing tensions between the Israeli authorities and the ultra-Orthodox, known as Haredim, as the government mulls plans to draft them into the military.
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January 11, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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A former professor at a Georgia Baptist college is suing a Christian publication for defamation, saying he was falsely accused of sexual abuse.
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Former professor sues Baptist publication for defamation over abuse allegations reports
(RNS) — In reporting on a scandal at a Georgia Baptist college, Baptist News Global included allegations against professor Jeremy Lyon. Lyon denies the allegations and is suing for defamation.
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January 11, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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A royal commission, which is the most powerful form of government-commissioned inquiry that can be held in Australia, has the power to summon witnesses and request documents as evidence.
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Australia's leader announces a royal commission into antisemitism after Bondi mass shooting
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The commission will investigate the nature, prevalence and drivers of antisemitism generally as well as the circumstances of the Bondi mass shooting, Prime Minister…
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January 11, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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OPINION: “Judeo-Christian” can mean very different things, as my well-meaning Presbyterian colleague learned.
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The government’s idea of 'Judeo-Christianity' doesn’t sound very Jewish
(RNS) — If this is Judeo-Christianity, it seems that what comes after the hyphen is doing most of the work.
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January 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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“My conduct defied everything that I believe about marriage,” Yancey, 76, wrote in a letter to Christianity Today. “It was also totally inconsistent with my faith and my writings and caused deep pain for her husband and both of our families.”
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Philip Yancey, beloved evangelical author, retires after admitting affair
(RNS) – In books such as ‘What's So Amazing About Grace?’ and ‘Where Is God When It Hurts?,’ Yancey spoke to evangelicals struggling with doubts and dealing with hardship.
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January 11, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the move “an important and Zionist decision that will also strengthen the North and the Galilee.”
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Indian 'lost tribe' believes it is fulfilling prophecy by moving to Israel
(RNS) — Since 1989, through special government permissions, about 4,000 Bnei Menashe have been able to make aliyah, but just as many people have spent years, in some cases generations, attempting to…
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January 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Water stored in Lake Marathon and in the other three reservoirs supplying Athens has dropped from more than 1 billion cubic meters in 2022 to about 390 million cubic meters.
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Greece's Epiphany events marking Christ's baptism highlight concerns about water scarcity
MARATHON, Greece (AP) — Water stored in Lake Marathon and in the other three reservoirs supplying Athens has dropped from more than 1 billion cubic meters in 2022 to about 390 million cubic meters.
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January 11, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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While religious language or symbols are not necessarily present, the rituals are unmistakably spiritual.
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With limits on campus protests, quieter vigils are the growing voice of protest
NEW YORK (RNS) — While religious language or symbols are not necessarily present, the rituals are unmistakably spiritual in tone.
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January 11, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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The board of an evangelical seminary said the school’s president, Joy Moore, resigned in October. Moore said she didn’t. Now, the dispute is over.
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Joy Moore steps down as Northern Seminary president after months of confusion over status
(RNS) — School officials say a misunderstanding and distrust led to Moore's departure.
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January 11, 2026 at 2:00 AM
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OPINION: People are coming together, even when it would be easier not to, because they believe there is something powerful about collective action.
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For Sikhs, as for New York City, Mamdani's inauguration holds spiritual promise
(RNS) — What I’ll remember from Zohran Mamdani’s inauguration.
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January 11, 2026 at 1:00 AM
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Bible Bricks is one of a number of Lego-compatible bricks tapping a market for offline toys inspired by biblical figures and events.
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Religious-themed brick sets hold appeal for both children and adults in digital age
(RNS) — Faith-based companies making Lego-compatible building blocks are tapping a market for offline toys inspired by biblical figures and events.
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January 11, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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OPINION: Marty Mauser bears an uncanny resemblance to our current president, which makes it rather amazing that many of the same publications that regularly call out the appalling behavior of our president are falling all over themselves to idolize “Marty Supreme.”
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The hollow moral core of 'Marty Supreme'
(RNS) — ‘Marty Supreme’ is an excellent film about a despicable confidence man. It perfectly reflects our historical moment.
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January 10, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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"There’s not actually a question about showing up like that — the greatest form of sin is feeling like we are separate from other people," the Rev. Ashley Horan told RNS, explaining her reason for rushing to the scene.
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Minneapolis clergy exposed to pepper spray after rushing to scene of deadly ICE shooting
(RNS) — ‘There was a request for clergy to show up’ at the scene, said one Minneapolis minister. ‘I was out the door.’
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January 10, 2026 at 10:00 PM