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#israel
fromTruthout
16 hours ago
France politics

Netanyahu Says Israel Is Refuge for Christians After Soldier Hammers Jesus Statue in the Face

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago
France politics

Israeli army investigates soldier seen striking Jesus statue in Lebanon

The Israeli army is investigating a soldier for damaging a statue of Jesus in Lebanon, emphasizing the incident's severity and inconsistency with military values.
fromwww.mediaite.com
7 months ago
World politics

Conservative Influencer Tells Netanyahu His Church Group Was Spat On Only' Once During Visit to Israel: We Had an Incredible Time'

Christians are welcomed and generally safe in Israel, with minimal harassment reported, even amid a recent accidental bombing of a Gaza Catholic church.
fromTruthout
16 hours ago
France politics

Netanyahu Says Israel Is Refuge for Christians After Soldier Hammers Jesus Statue in the Face

fromwww.mediaite.com
7 months ago
World politics

Conservative Influencer Tells Netanyahu His Church Group Was Spat On Only' Once During Visit to Israel: We Had an Incredible Time'

#idf
History
fromMedievalists.net
1 day ago

The 'Tricks of Monks': Fake Miracles and Medieval Christians in The Book of Charlatans - Medievalists.net

The Book of Charlatans reveals tricks used by monks and frauds to deceive audiences in medieval times.
#trump
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago
Right-wing politics

Anderson Cooper stunned as Catholic Republican defended image of Trump as Jesus: "Really?" - LGBTQ Nation

fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago
Right-wing politics

Trump Voter Gives Harrowing Warning Over Deleted Jesus Pic: He's Going to Pay For It Before The Father'

Right-wing politics
fromFuturism
6 days ago

Trump Is Inflicting Massive Damage to His Public Image by Posting Offensive AI Slop

Trump's AI image of himself as Jesus healing a man sparked outrage among supporters, leading to its deletion amid accusations of blasphemy.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Anderson Cooper stunned as Catholic Republican defended image of Trump as Jesus: "Really?" - LGBTQ Nation

Trump's controversial post depicting himself as Jesus was criticized as blasphemous, leading to a defense from a former official and subsequent deletion.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Trump Dropping New Bible Reading After Week of Pope Fights and Jesus Fracases

Trump recorded a Bible verse reading amid controversy with Christians over his social media posts and immigration policies.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Trump Faith Honcho Gushes About Trump Rattling Off So Many Sermons!' Amid Fights With Christians

Trump's faith journey is described as strong, influenced by his mother's devotion and notable religious figures.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Trump Voter Gives Harrowing Warning Over Deleted Jesus Pic: He's Going to Pay For It Before The Father'

Trump's controversial post depicting himself as Jesus sparked outrage among his supporters, who expressed disgust and disappointment.
Right-wing politics
fromFuturism
6 days ago

Trump Is Inflicting Massive Damage to His Public Image by Posting Offensive AI Slop

Trump's AI image of himself as Jesus healing a man sparked outrage among supporters, leading to its deletion amid accusations of blasphemy.
#franklin-graham
fromQueerty
3 days ago
Right-wing politics

Franklin Graham defends Tr*mp's "nice" Jesus pics, regrets it faster than Peter denied Christ - Queerty

Franklin Graham defended President Trump regarding AI-generated images depicting him in a Christ-like manner, stating there were no spiritual references in the images.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago
Right-wing politics

Franklin Graham Tells Roaring CPAC Crowd To Get Trump Reelected' To Unconstitutional 3rd Term: I Love Him!'

Reverend Franklin Graham expressed strong support for Donald Trump, urging attendees to work for his re-election and emphasizing Trump's commitment to religious freedom.
Right-wing politics
fromQueerty
3 days ago

Franklin Graham defends Tr*mp's "nice" Jesus pics, regrets it faster than Peter denied Christ - Queerty

Franklin Graham defended President Trump regarding AI-generated images depicting him in a Christ-like manner, stating there were no spiritual references in the images.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Franklin Graham Tells Roaring CPAC Crowd To Get Trump Reelected' To Unconstitutional 3rd Term: I Love Him!'

Reverend Franklin Graham expressed strong support for Donald Trump, urging attendees to work for his re-election and emphasizing Trump's commitment to religious freedom.
World news
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
4 days ago

Dozens Detained During Easter Gatherings in Turkmenistan

Turkmen authorities detained around 50 citizens celebrating Easter at a Christian church, questioning them about their religious beliefs and affiliations.
fromThe Conversation
5 days ago

Christian satellite TV has broadcast evangelical faith - and end-times prophecies - into Iran for decades

Christian television channels produced in the United States and Europe have made their way into Iranian homes, echoing apocalyptic ideas from American figures promoting the war. These broadcasts became tools for spreading messages to Christians and potential converts, positioning the region at the center of a long-running 'faith war.'
Philosophy
#donald-trump
fromWIRED
1 week ago
Right-wing politics

Staunch Trump Supporters Are Now Asking If He's the Antichrist

fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago
Right-wing politics

"Antichrist spirit": Conservative Christians rage at Donald Trump for blaspheming Jesus - LGBTQ Nation

Right-wing politics
fromWIRED
1 week ago

Staunch Trump Supporters Are Now Asking If He's the Antichrist

MAGA media figures have shifted from defending Trump to accusing him of being the antichrist after a controversial AI-generated image.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

"Antichrist spirit": Conservative Christians rage at Donald Trump for blaspheming Jesus - LGBTQ Nation

Donald Trump's AI-generated image depicting him as Jesus Christ has drawn criticism from some conservative Christians for mocking their faith.
History
fromMail Online
5 days ago

Scientists baffled by mysterious coin linking Vikings to Jesus

A gold coin pendant suggests Vikings may have embraced Christianity earlier than previously believed, linking them to the teachings of Jesus.
#jimmy-kimmel
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago
Right-wing politics

Jimmy Kimmel Rips JD Vance for Claiming Trump's Jesus Post Was a Joke' People Didn't Understand: Why Did I Get Kicked Off the Air Again?'

fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago
Right-wing politics

Jimmy Kimmel Rips JD Vance for Claiming Trump's Jesus Post Was a Joke' People Didn't Understand: Why Did I Get Kicked Off the Air Again?'

fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Hegseth's Unholy War

Hegseth invoked Psalm 18, in which King David says he did not turn back until his enemies were 'consumed.' His enemies 'cried for help, but there was none to save them.'
Right-wing politics
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

What the F*ck?!' Jon Stewart Fears He's the Dying Leper' in Trump's Jesus Meme

Jon Stewart humorously compared himself to a patient in a controversial Trump post, highlighting absurdities in the situation.
#marjorie-taylor-greene
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Marjorie Taylor Greene Shreds Trump for Blasphemy,' Says I Was Very Offended' Over Jesus Post

Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized Trump for posting an AI image of himself resembling Jesus, calling it blasphemy and offensive to Christians.
#lgbtq
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago
Right-wing politics

Baptist college stirs controversy in approving LGBTQ+ event to counter Turning Point USA rally - LGBTQ Nation

Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Baptist college stirs controversy in approving LGBTQ+ event to counter Turning Point USA rally - LGBTQ Nation

A pro-LGBTQ+ Christian event at Baylor College counters a Turning Point USA rally, highlighting tensions over campus inclusivity and conservative ideologies.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

LGBTQ+ Christians invited to speak at Baylor University to counter Turning Point USA event

Baylor University invites LGBTQ+ advocates to speak despite its policies against same-sex relationships.
History
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

St. Paul Remade Human History. How Did He Do It?

Paul transformed a Jewish sect into a dominant world religion, shaping Christianity's core doctrines and practices.
fromFast Company
1 week ago

AI Jesus and BuddhaBot: The faith-based tech boom is here

"You do feel a little accountable to the AI. They're your friend. You've made an attachment." - CEO Chris Breed
Philosophy
Video games
fromMail Online
1 week ago

The open-world simulator game where you play as JESUS

A Polish game studio has released 'I Am Jesus Christ', an immersive game allowing players to experience the life of Jesus in an open-world format.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 week ago

Why new claims about the Shroud of Turin's origins don't hold up

New research suggests the Shroud of Turin may have origins in India and the Levant, but methodological weaknesses limit its interpretation.
History
fromMedievalists.net
1 week ago

New Medieval Books: The Life of St. Othmar - Medievalists.net

The Life of St. Othmar recounts the life, imprisonment, and miracles of Othmar, the first abbot of the Abbey of St. Gall.
Music
fromPitchfork
1 week ago

M.I.A. Launches M.I.7 With New Song "Everything"

M.I.A. will release her seventh album, M.I.7, on April 17, featuring gospel elements and a collaboration with the Sunday Service choir.
#tucker-carlson
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago
Right-wing politics

Tucker Carlson Just Made the Case That Trump Is the Antichrist

Tucker Carlson labeled Donald Trump as theologically evil, framing support for him as a moral issue for Christians rather than a political one.
fromwww.mediaite.com
9 months ago
US politics

Tucker Carlson Says Of Course' Fox News Is Anti-Christian' on TPUSA Podcast

Tucker Carlson claims Fox News is anti-Christian based on a personal belief held by his wife.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Tucker Carlson Just Made the Case That Trump Is the Antichrist

Tucker Carlson labeled Donald Trump as theologically evil, framing support for him as a moral issue for Christians rather than a political one.
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

Taylor Frankie Paul Is Leaving the Mormon Church

Born and raised Mormon (LDS) and I'll always have love and respect towards it. I'll even continue to go with my family at times, with that being said, it's time to detach myself from it.
SF LGBT
#easter
Paris food
fromFrenchly
2 weeks ago

How the French Celebrate Easter - Frenchly

Easter in France blends spiritual reflection, joyful gatherings, and seasonal flavors, remaining a cherished holiday despite secular influences.
fromThe Conversation
1 month ago
Philosophy

In the Easter story, women are the first to proclaim the resurrection - but churches today are still divided over female preachers

Paris food
fromFrenchly
2 weeks ago

How the French Celebrate Easter - Frenchly

Easter in France blends spiritual reflection, joyful gatherings, and seasonal flavors, remaining a cherished holiday despite secular influences.
fromThe Conversation
1 month ago
Philosophy

In the Easter story, women are the first to proclaim the resurrection - but churches today are still divided over female preachers

US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Trump Drops New Bible Riffs Days After Bonkers Deleted Easter Lunch

Donald Trump marked Holy Week with videos featuring Bible recitations and reflections on the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
History
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Artefact found in 'cradle of Christianity' rewrites history of baptism

A rare marble artefact discovered in Hippos may change the understanding of early Christian baptism practices involving three anointing oils.
NYC LGBT
fromCbsnews
2 weeks ago

Good Friday in NYC brings 30th Way of the Cross over Brooklyn Bridge

Good Friday is commemorated with a procession across the Brooklyn Bridge, symbolizing unity and faith among Christians.
#ufos
Podcast
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

JD Vance thinks space aliens are demons'. Who can blame him? | Dave Schilling

JD Vance theorizes that UFOs are not aliens but demons, linking this belief to a Christian understanding of good and evil.
#palm-sunday
History
fromEsquire
3 weeks ago

Well, Holy Week Is off to an Interesting Start in Israel

Palm Sunday Mass was blocked for the first time in centuries due to safety concerns amid ongoing conflict in Israel.
History
fromEsquire
3 weeks ago

Well, Holy Week Is off to an Interesting Start in Israel

Palm Sunday Mass was blocked for the first time in centuries due to safety concerns amid ongoing conflict in Israel.
#military
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Deeply Embarrassing': Conservatives Pounce on MAGA Star Over Bizarre Lord of the Rings Take

Jack Posobiec's claim that Lord of the Rings is pagan faced backlash from conservatives and fans who highlight its Christian themes.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Raging Antisemitism' and Pornography': Conservative Radio Star Erick Erickson GOES OFF on Elon Musk's Special Hell'

Elon Musk's management of X has led to increased misinformation and antisemitism, harming the Christian witness among influencers.
Philosophy
fromBig Think
3 weeks ago

The surprising origin of modern compassion

The teachings of Jesus embedded the impulse to help strangers in need into the Western moral conscience.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
10 months ago

MAGA pastor begs Christians to stop calling people "gay" because it's "insulting" - LGBTQ Nation

Everett Piper argues against labeling individuals by their sexual orientation, equating such labels to animalistic instincts and suggesting support for conversion therapy.
fromDefector
2 months ago

How Do I Be Nice To A Jesus Freak? | Defector

I grew up fervently anti-religion, like Don up there. "The opiate of the masses," and all that other shit. To me, every public Christian was either a shitbag televangelist or, even worse, a politician. My favorite comedian was Sam Kinison, a former preacher who turned on his church. I didn't simply disagree with religious people, I looked down on them, like a Ricky Gervais-type would. I thought this made me more rock-and-roll or whatever.
Philosophy
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Down with the neo-puritans: I say a true Christian can watch horror films and Emmerdale | Ravi Holy

I posted a rave review of the new Sam Raimi film, Send Help, the other day and triggered a debate I didn't expect: is it OK for Christians to watch horror films? Send Help a gore-laced plane-crash survival face-off, according to the Guardian review (which was less kind than mine) is more comedy-horror than horror, or maybe horror/thriller. But there's definitely horror there you get the point.
Film
US news
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

We asked people what wearing a cross means to them

The cross remains a central, versatile symbol worn for religious belief, cultural identity, family memory, political signaling, and fashion in contemporary America.
Philosophy
fromAeon
4 months ago

The Catholic Church can be a force for environmental change | Aeon Essays

Christian theological interpretations and institutional shifts have contributed to environmental exploitation and reduced emphasis on creation care.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 months ago

Trans pastor whose coming out speech went viral says she's been flooded with love in the aftermath - LGBTQ Nation

Rev. Dr. Phillippa "Pastor Phil" Phaneuf came out as transgender, maintaining commitment to Jesus, ministry, personality, teaching, and relationships while changing appearance and pronouns.
fromAxios
4 months ago

A Christian battle grows over whether empathy is virtue or weakness as the U.S. diversifies

"Empathy as hoisted up as the highest virtue - or even a virtue at all - gets us into a really big mess,"
Social justice
World news
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

North Korea claims victory in 'war on religion' DW 11/28/2025

North Korean authorities claim to have nearly eradicated underground Christian churches, yet clandestine believers continue to practice despite severe repression.
US news
fromMail Online
5 months ago

I plunged into hell after dying. The devil tortured me in heinous ways

Camille Gent experienced hell after clinical death and believes God intentionally sent her there so she could survive and warn sinners.
History
fromMedievalists.net
5 months ago

The Decline of Animal Sacrifice in the Late Roman World, with James Rives - Medievalists.net

Animal sacrifice in the Roman world declined and ended during the third–fourth centuries as imperial–Christian conflicts politicized and accelerated its demise.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago

Why is China again targeting underground 'house churches?' DW 10/22/2025

Chinese authorities intensified arrests of underground Christians, enforcing a policy that restricts worship to Party-controlled, officially registered religious organizations.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
6 months ago

Coming out wasn't losing my faith-I was living it

A Black woman raised in conservative Christian traditions answered a call to ministry, fell in love with another woman, faced denial and erasure, and experienced a shattered faith.
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
6 months ago

Bishop William Barber: Ignoring the poor means ignoring the Jesus factor and defying Christianity

Christian faith is demonstrated by actions following Jesus' example—prioritizing care for the poor and opposing greed, injustice, and hypocrisy.
#political-violence
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Domination by Alice Roberts review a brilliant but cynical history of Christianity

Domination tells the story of how a tiny local cult became one of the greatest cultural and political forces in history. Alice Roberts puts the case that the Roman empire lived on in a different form in the church. It is not an original idea after all the foundation prayer of Christianity says thy Kingdom come but Roberts tells the story from the point of view of individual parishes and even buildings. It's a revelation, like watching those stop-motion films of how a plant grows
History
US news
fromwww.npr.org
7 months ago

Greetings from the Negev desert, where traces remain of a vanished ancient civilization

Ancient Nabataeans built a 1,500-year-old Christian church at Mamshit in the Negev with well-preserved baptismal pools indicating conversion to Christianity.
Books
fromThe New Yorker
7 months ago

Briefly Noted Book Reviews

Portraits of diverse churches show Christianity's evolving forms and a memoir evokes a mid-century Jewish family through vivid, bittersweet vignettes.
History
fromMail Online
8 months ago

Ancient cross with Jesus' crucifixion site rewrites Christian history

A 1,400-year-old plaque in Abu Dhabi indicates a thriving Christian community in Arabia during the rise of Islam.
History
fromMedievalists.net
8 months ago

How the Council of Nicaea Shaped the Medieval Church - Medievalists.net

The Council of Nicaea established foundational Christian beliefs and institutional structures that influenced medieval Europe.
#crusades
Miscellaneous
fromenglish.elpais.com
8 months ago

Sun disks, wild boars and peacocks: Paintings that challenge the logic of a Christian church

Schematic figures and animals painted in a church raise questions about their meaning and the cultural context of medieval society.
History
fromMedievalists.net
8 months ago

The Viking Age - online course starts August 13 - Medievalists.net

The Viking Age course covers Norse history from society to the transition to Christianity, offered in six weeks with live and recorded sessions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Spanish discovery suggests Roman era church' may have been a synagogue

The discovery of oil lamps and Hebrew artifacts in Castulo suggests a previously unknown Jewish community in the late Roman era, around the fourth or fifth century AD.
History
Mindfulness
fromMiami Herald
8 months ago

Every so often, stop and take inventory of your life. You'll reap the reward | Opinion

Taking time for self-inventory is crucial for personal growth and honesty.
LGBT
fromHuffPost
8 years ago

Queer Christians Respond To Jeff Sessions' New 'License To Discriminate'

Conservative Christian groups are leveraging religious freedom to undermine LGBTQ rights, supported by the current administration's policies.
fromSlate Magazine
9 months ago

My Christian Neighbor Did Something Terrible to My Husband. Our Revenge Worked Better Than I Ever Expected.

The neighbors were a fundamentalist Christian family with four children whom they kept inside to protect from 'worldly influences,' leading to spastic and rambunctious behavior.
Renovation
History
fromMedievalists.net
9 months ago

Marked by Faith: Tattoos and the Christian Body in the Middle Ages - Medievalists.net

Tattoos in the Middle Ages evolved from stigma and punishment to symbols of personal faith and identity.
fromChristianpost
9 months ago

This week in Christian history: Luis Palau NYC event draws 60,000, Thomas More executed

Throughout the extensive history of the Church, numerous events of lasting significance have occurred, marking anniversaries of impressive milestones and tragedies.
History
Los Angeles
fromSFGATE
9 months ago

Controversial Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart Dies at Age 90-Days After Suffering Cardiac Arrest at His Louisiana Home

Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart has died at 90 after suffering a cardiac arrest, renowned for his impactful preaching and music.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
9 months ago

Jimmy Swaggart, televangelist felled by sex scandal, dies at 90

Jimmy Swaggart, a polarizing televangelist known for a tearful confession, died at 90 after being hospitalized for cardiac arrest.
Mindfulness
fromwww.bbc.com
9 months ago

Faith amid the fury - how Lion king Itoje keeps his peace

Maro Itoje reflects on faith and humility as central aspects of his identity and leadership journey.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
9 months ago

Pro-Trump Pastors Lay Hands On' Ambassador At Patriot's Gala To Ask God To Protect Israel

Pro-Trump pastors prayed for Israel's Ambassador to invoke divine protection during a ceremonial gathering.
France news
fromwww.dw.com
9 months ago

Syria: IS splinter group behind church bombing DW 06/24/2025

The Islamic State splinter group Saraya Ansar al-Sunna claimed responsibility for a deadly church bombing in Damascus, highlighting ongoing sectarian tensions.
fromHackernoon
2 years ago

Are Judeo-Christian Values the Foundation of American Democracy? | HackerNoon

There are some that claim the US Constitution is a product of a Judeo-Christian culture, asserting that democracy matured due to a Christian influence.
Data science
NYC music
fromConsequence
10 months ago

The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus ban Trump supporters from attending their shows

The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus publicly rejects Donald Trump supporters from attending their concerts.
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