Christian leaders in Bethlehem defend canceling Christmas celebrations to emphasize ‘spiritual meaning’

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Christian leaders in Bethlehem say the decision to remove Christmas decorations and cancel holiday parades is meant to focus attention on the spiritual core of the season.
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One fifth of United Methodists schism over LGBT marriage, ordination

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One-fifth of congregations in the United Methodist Church have announced schism with the larger conference, buying out their church property and cutting ties.
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Asbury University ends 24/7 revival meeting after 50K flock to Kentucky town over 13 days

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Marathon worship services at Asbury University have been running for two weeks straight, but are now being forced to move off campus for logistical reasons.
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‘HeGetsUs’ abstains from abortion issue, says ‘Jesus too often gets lost’ in the debate

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The "HeGetsUs" ad campaign is refraining from addressing the moral issue of abortion, claiming "the real Jesus too often gets lost" in the discussion.
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‘Asbury Revival’ marathon worship enters 10th day, similar services grow on other college campuses

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The marathon worship service at Asbury University that began on Feb. 8 continues to draw participants from across the country as worship enters its tenth day.
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Trump says evangelical leaders not yet endorsing him is ‘sign of disloyalty’

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Former President Donald Trump is accusing evangelical faith leaders of "disloyalty" due to the lack of widespread endorsement for his 2024 presidential bid.
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California pastor John MacArthur ‘doing better’ after sudden illness

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John MacArthur, pastor of Grace Community Church in California, is recovering after a health scare earlier in the week that prevented him from preaching.
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Many churches cancel services on Christmas day: Enjoy some ‘time with your family’

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Many protestant pastors are opting not to host Christmas day services this year since the holiday falls on a Sunday, opting for Christmas Eve services instead.
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Iranian police open fire on demonstrators protesting woman’s alleged murder over Hijab law: report

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At least five people were killed when Iranian police opened fire on protesters demonstrating against the alleged in-custody murder of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old woman.
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