Democratic Florida Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz praised Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as a fighter against hate and antisemitism as Walz faces fresh scrutiny over his relationship with a controversial Muslim cleric. The Democratic vice presidential candidate has come under fire because of his past appearances with and praise for Minnesota Muslim leader Imam Asad Zaman....
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Israeli faith leader says example of Moses should inspire acts of kindness in today's world
“And Moses took the bones of Joseph with him; for Joseph had solemnly sworn the people of Israel, saying, ‘God will visit you; then you must carry my bones with you from here'” (Exodus 13:19). This verse comes from the book of Exodus, the second book of the Bible. Tradition states that Exodus was partially...
The solution to woke insanity can be found in an unexpected source
Gender is a choice – and, indeed, a complicated one as there are many genders. If a 12-year-old girl believes that she is a boy or “nonbinary” and wants to undergo life-altering surgery, she is vulnerable to harm – by adults suggesting that she not make irreparable changes, at least until she is old enough...
Bible's 'evil presences' highlighted by Kathie Lee Gifford shed dramatic light on present-day conflicts
Herod the Great occupies a mere blip in the biblical narrative, but historically he was a huge presence in the political landscape of the ancient world. He hobnobbed with the likes of Antony and Cleopatra, the ultimate power couple of their time. A brilliant architect and politician, Herod was also, by most standards, evil. That’s...
Bangladesh protests threaten safety of religious minorities as temples burned, homes ransacked
Bangladesh has descended into chaos following the shock departure of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday, with religious minorities targeted as riots spread throughout the country. “You people are descendants of the Awami League! This country is in a bad shape because of you. You should leave the country,” a mob shouted at Hindu residents...
JD Vance’s road to Catholicism
Newt and I recently attended the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. On July 17, we listened as Ohio Sen. JD Vance accepted the Republican vice-presidential nomination and said, “My friends, tonight is a night of hope. A celebration of what America once was, and with God’s grace, what it will soon be again.” During...
Colorado faith leader uses Bible verses as 'clarion call' to examine 'why we follow Christ'
“Amen, amen, I say to you, you are looking for me not because you saw signs, but because you ate the loaves and were filled. Do not work for food that perishes, but for the food that endures for eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on him the Father, God,...
Ohio church, local town battle over effort to stay open 24/7 to serve homeless
A local Ohio church says it simply wants to stay open overnight to help the most vulnerable citizens in its community, but the city has repeatedly targeted the local pastor’s efforts to provide around the clock shelter to homeless citizens. Pastor Chris Avell faced nearly two dozen criminal charges for keeping his church open 24...
Simone Biles' performance at Olympics had almost 'mystical' quality to it: Bishop Robert Barron
U.S. gymnast Simone Biles’ latest gold medal performance was more than just an impressive athletic performance to Bishop Robert Barron. It was a “sacred” display of athletic beauty. Biles solidified herself as the greatest U.S. female gymnast in history with her gold medal in the all-around competition at the Paris Olympic Games on Thursday. Barron,...
Cardinal Burke condemns Paris Olympics opening appearing to parody Last Supper: 'Theater of Satan'
A Catholic leader scorched a widely condemned display at the Paris Olympics as “debased and blasphemous.” Cardinal Raymond Burke of the Roman Catholic Church is the latest public figure to condemn the 2024 Paris Olympic Games’ opening ceremony for allegedly parodying the Christian faith with a performance that many interpreted as mocking the iconic Leonardo...









