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More Than 9 in 10 Protestant Pastors Reject Political Endorsements From the Pulpit Despite IRS Stance
An overwhelming majority of Protestant pastors in the United States say they have no intention of endorsing political candidates during church services ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, even if such endorsements would not jeopardize their churches’ tax-exempt status, according to a Lifeway Research survey. The study found that 93% would refrain from publicly supporting candidates from the pulpit. Erwin Lutzer’s New Book Pits Karl Marx’s Legacy Against D.L. Moody’s Gospel
Author and former Moody Church senior pastor Erwin Lutzer has co-authored a new book comparing the influence, beliefs and legacies of Karl Marx and evangelist Dwight L. Moody, two prominent figures of the 19th century. 'Marx and Moody: Two Contemporaries. Two Gospels. Two Tombstones. One Choice' was written with Gregg Quiggle, a former historical theology professor at Moody Bible Institute, and published last month by Moody Publishers.
Michael Youssef Warns of Islamist Influence in Texas, Urges Christians “to be bold” Ahead of AWAKE Houston
YouVersion Grows Latin America Partnerships, Says “Next Billion” Will Come in 5 Years
YouVersion is expanding its presence across Latin America through new partnerships with churches, ministries and Christian media organizations, as leaders gathered in Mexico City last week to discuss ways to make Scripture more accessible across the region. The Aug. 18 gathering at the Más Vida CDMX auditorium brought together representatives from several prominent Christian organizations and ministries. NT Wright Urges Caution on Near-Death Experiences: ‘We Should Not Base’ Beliefs on Them
Theologian N.T. Wright is urging Christians to approach accounts of near-death experiences with caution, warning that visions of Heaven, Hell or encounters with Jesus shouldn't become the basis for Christian beliefs about the afterlife. Wright, the former bishop of Durham and one of the world’s most influential New Testament scholars, said he doesn't dismiss such experiences outright. Josh Howerton Says America’s Spiritual “Tide Is Turning” as Prodigal Nation Returns to God
Lakepointe Church Pastor Josh Howerton believes a renewed movement of God is taking shape across the United States as what he called a “prodigal nation” begins turning back toward its Heavenly Father. Howerton, whose Texas megachurch attracts roughly 30,000 attendees each week, shared his views during an episode of “The Shawn Ryan Show” released Monday.
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Joe Rogan Challenges Texas Ten Commandments Law, JD Vance Pushes Back: ‘Part of Western Civilization’
Podcast host Joe Rogan, whose YouTube channel has more than 21 million subscribers, challenged a Texas law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms during a recent interview with Vice President JD Vance. Vance rejected the idea that displaying the Ten Commandments amounts to imposing Christianity on students, arguing instead that the text represents an important part of the West’s cultural and legal tradition. 
Trump Claims China Behind “Largest Compromise of Election Data in History,” Calls for Election Security Overhaul
President Donald Trump issued a strong warning in a White House address Thursday night that China had orchestrated what he called “the largest compromise of election data in history,” beginning during the 2020 election cycle. He claimed the breach gave the U.S. adversary access to “220 million U.S. voter files,” including names, addresses, phone numbers and party preferences. 
Arkansas Earns Top Religious Liberty Ranking: Sanders Warns Loss of Community Fuels Anti-Christian Hostility
Republican Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, whose state was ranked first in the nation for religious freedom this year, said that increasing alienation and loss of community among Americans pose grave threats to religious liberty in the United States. Sanders’ office announced Tuesday that Arkansas scored this year’s top spot for religious liberty. 
Os Guinness Says Western Liberty Comes “From the Bible,” Urges West to “Come Home”
Esteemed theologian Os Guinness closed out the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (ARC) Conference with a call to the West to return to its biblical foundations. Guinness said the challenge of the day was to build “a global, human-friendly future, not just for England or America or Europe, but for people all around the world.” 
Evangelical Group Urges Christians to Engage Muslims With the Gospel: “We Need to Be Bold for Christ”
The Evangelical Alliance has encouraged Christians across the U.K. to engage more confidently with Islam, warning against both fear and indifference while highlighting growing opportunities to share the Gospel with Muslim neighbors, colleagues and communities. The call came during a webinar titled "Islam: challenges, questions and gospel opportunities," the second part of a series examining the rise of Christian nationalism and Islam in British public discourse and politics. 
Parents Who Attend Church Weekly More Likely to Pass Faith to Their Children, Study Finds
Children raised by parents who attended church regularly were more than twice as likely to maintain active religious lives in adulthood, according to a new report on the intergenerational transmission of faith. Parental church attendance emerged as a key predictor of adult faith, with 26% of adults from weekly churchgoing families attending church regularly, compared with 12% of those whose parents did not attend weekly. 
Rededicate 250: Gary Hamrick to Address Gender Ideology, Call America Back to God
As thousands prepare to gather at the National Mall on Sunday to pray for the nation ahead of America’s 250th anniversary celebrations, Cornerstone Chapel Senior Pastor Gary Hamrick is calling for national repentance and a return to the God of the Bible. 
America at the Crossroads: Robert Jeffress Warns Christians Against Prioritizing Politics Over the Gospel
As the United States prepares to mark its 250th anniversary, Pastor Robert Jeffress says the nation needs to remember its roots as it looks toward the future. In a message titled "America at the Crossroads,” the First Baptist Dallas senior pastor told his congregation that in 1787, just over a decade after America won its independence from Britain.
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