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Arkansas man references the Bible in defense of child rape charges

Arkansas man references the Bible in defense of child rape charges

Arkansas Man Arrested for Multiple Child Assaults Authorities in Arkansas have arrested a man, Thomas Stokes, 49, who is alleged to have assaulted several children over a span of years. What’s troubling, police say, is his rationale: he reportedly argued that the Bible permits his actions. Stokes was taken into custody on January 14, with […]

Bible reading podcast experiences significant growth on Apple podcasts in January

Bible reading podcast experiences significant growth on Apple podcasts in January

Podcast Achieves New Heights as Interest in Faith Grows In January, the daily Bible reading podcast made it into the top 10 of Apple Podcasts for the third consecutive time. Host Tara Lee Cobble believes this surge indicates that more individuals are returning to their faith after a period of disconnection. “Many people are reengaging […]

Fire ruins family’s home in the Philippines, leaving only the Bible unharmed.

Fire ruins family's home in the Philippines, leaving only the Bible unharmed.

A family in Ilocos Sur, Philippines, faced a heartbreaking experience when a major house fire destroyed most of their possessions. On November 27, Ruth Mary Lepuyan and her family went to check the remnants of their home, which had been severely damaged, reducing many of their belongings to ash and debris. Amid the charred remains, […]

Even in Iowa’s Bible Belt, pornography for children is now the untouchable subject.

Even in Iowa’s Bible Belt, pornography for children is now the untouchable subject.

Library Controversy in Iowa Library commissioners in a predominantly conservative state have recently come face to face with the concept of “progress through cooperation.” In this context, it appears to mean aligning with the status quo, particularly regarding sensitive material for young readers. Terry Hubbard, a member of the Sioux Center library board in Iowa, […]

Christian student triumphs over school’s ban on Bible verses

Christian student triumphs over school's ban on Bible verses

Senior High School Student Stands Up for Religious Expression In Colorado, high school senior Sophia Shoemaker opted to incorporate her faith into her school’s senior parking lot art project. She initially considered illustrating the parable of the shepherd and the 99 sheep but settled on a backward-facing fish instead. “It’s a symbol that Christians used […]

Congress intervenes after OU student receives a zero for referencing the Bible

Congress intervenes after OU student receives a zero for referencing the Bible

Controversy Over Grading at University of Oklahoma U.S. senators are voicing concerns after a University of Oklahoma student received a zero on an essay due to her “Christian worldview” that challenged gender norms. This situation has caught the attention of Congress, particularly influential senators like Tim Scott from South Carolina and Oklahoma’s own Markwayne Mullin. […]