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(RNS) The son of the late evangelist Billy Graham, the head of an anti-abortion ministry, and the cofounder of Liberty University's Falkirk Center are among the conservative Christian leaders scheduled to speak this week at the Republican National Convention. Several of the political figures scheduled to speak are also known for their faith, including Secretary of … [Read more...] about Republican National Convention to Include Several Conservative Christian Speakers

(AP) A rising generation of Republican stars offered an optimistic view of President Donald Trump’s leadership but was undermined on the opening night of the GOP’s scaled-back convention by speakers issuing dark warnings about the country’s future and distorting the president’s record, particularly on the coronavirus pandemic. As Trump faces pressure to expand his … [Read more...] about Republican Convention Showcases Rising Stars, Dark Warnings

(Yahoo News) Andrew Pollack, the father of a student killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., praised President Trump at the opening night of the Republican National Convention, saying “he took action” after the massacre in 2018. Pollack’s daughter, Meadow, was one of the 17 people killed in the shooting. “She was just months away from graduating … [Read more...] about Father of Student Killed in Parkland Praises Trump for Taking ‘Action’ on School Safety — and Not on Gun Control

(ChurchLeaders) On June 14, Phil Vischer (who is known for being one of the creators of VeggieTales), posted a video called “Race in America,” which has generated over 1.2 million views as of this writing. In a follow-up video posted a few days ago, Vischer addressed four questions people have been asking him in response to his initial post, and he encouraged his white viewers … [Read more...] about Phil Vischer: Social Welfare Is Not to Blame for Racial Inequality

(CBS News) A Black man was hospitalized in serious condition after police shot him several times in the back as he opened the door of a parked vehicle in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Graphic video of the shooting emerged on social media late Sunday, sparking angry protests that prompted the city to declare an emergency curfew. The man was later identified as Jacob Blake, 29, … [Read more...] about Police in Wisconsin Shoot Black Man in Back Multiple Times, Sparking Protests