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Creationist and astrophotographer David Rives says the Bible offers a lens for the growing fascination with UFOs and aliens, arguing these are not “extraterrestrials” but “extra-dimensionals” tied to spiritual activity. Speaking with Billy Hallowell, Rives, founder of David Rives Ministries and Tennessee’s Wonders Center & Science Museum, said he has personally “seen some things that I can’t explain,” but believes many alleged alien encounters and abductions align more closely with “the demonic realm.” Citing a broader cultural shift, Rives warned that “this whole alien talk” is “eroding our Christian foundation,” pushing people to wonder, “maybe the Bible’s not true.” The discussion comes amid debate over Steven Spielberg’s “Disclosure Day,” with BlazeTV host Steve Deace calling the film “a direct assault on Christianity” and warning that alien narratives often become “a counter-gospel.”
https://www.christianpost.com/news/creationist-david-rives-gives-biblical-framework-for-ufos-aliens.html
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Canadian evangelical leaders are warning that Bill C-9 could reshape free speech protections on religious issues after Parliament removed the “good faith” defense for people accused of making controversial religious statements. The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada says it will “monitor the effects” of the law, arguing, “It is not clear what impact the removal of the religious belief defense will have over time, and whether its removal could broaden the understanding of ‘willful promotion of hatred.’” The group says other legal defenses remain, including truth, public benefit, and quotation for criticism, and notes hate-promotion charges have been rare. Finland’s Päivi Räsänen had earlier cautioned Canada, citing her own prosecution overseas. Canada’s justice minister insists people will still be “able to pray, preach, teach, interpret Scripture and express religious belief in good faith, without fear of criminal sanction.”
https://www.christianpost.com/news/canadian-christians-monitoring-impact-of-bill-c-9-on-free-speech.html
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A historic Brooklyn congregation is rallying after disaster. The 173-year-old South Bushwick Reformed Church at 855 Bushwick Avenue was destroyed in a massive three-alarm fire on Friday, and longtime pastor James E. Steward II is now seeking $2 million to rebuild. In a public appeal, Steward said, “For generations, South Bushwick Church has been a place of faith, hope, healing, and community in Brooklyn,” adding that while “no lives were lost,” the destruction of the church’s worship and ministry space has “deeply impacted our congregation and neighborhood.” FDNY says crews encountered “a heavy fire condition,” with 63 units and 192 EMS and fire personnel responding. The cause remains under investigation. Steward also noted the fire erupted on Juneteenth, calling it a symbol that “even after devastating setbacks, there can be new beginnings.”
https://www.christianpost.com/news/pastor-seeks-2m-to-help-rebuild-173-y-o-brooklyn-church.html
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Nearly 200 people gathered at the Berea Municipal Pool outside Cleveland on June 7 for the inaugural “Cleveland for Christ,” where worship, baptisms and testimonies took center stage alongside a strong showing from the Cleveland Browns. Team chaplain Nobles Darby said the event signals a wider shift, declaring, “The tide has been turned,” and predicting that “more and more pro athletes in our city” will be “more vocal” about their faith in Christ. Darby, who also leads Metro Cleveland’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes, said players were “super excited” and insisted that “before we’re athletes, we’re men of God.” Browns safety Daniel Thomas helped inspire the event, modeled after “Jax for Jesus.” Participants included Shedeur Sanders, Tyson Campbell and Mason Graham, while FCA said, “What happened in Cleveland wasn’t about football — it was about Jesus.”
https://www.christianpost.com/news/browns-players-share-testimonies-at-cleveland-for-christ-event.html
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A three-year free speech dispute in Britain has ended with a legal settlement for Christian artist Victoria Culf, 46, after Watford Borough Council barred her from her own independently funded exhibition at Watford Museum in 2023. The clash began after Culf told a council employee she believed gender transition was harmful to children. The council now says gender transition “is a complex and sensitive subject” and that it “respects that people hold a range of deeply held views about it,” adding it “looks forward to a positive working relationship with Mrs Culf in the future.” Culf said she felt “vindicated,” though the ordeal had a “significant and lasting negative impact” on her business. Andrea Williams of the Christian Legal Centre called it a victory for free expression and Christian beliefs.
https://www.christianpost.com/news/christian-artist-reaches-settlement-in-free-speech-dispute.html
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Pixar’s “Toy Story 5” is striking a nerve with parents by turning its focus to childhood screen addiction. In the film, Woody, Buzz Lightyear and Bonnie’s other toys are forced to compete with a tablet called “Lilypad,” as Bonnie becomes increasingly absorbed by technology and less engaged with the world around her. **The movie, reported by Samantha Kamman of The Christian Post,** is being praised by several Christian reviewers for spotlighting what they see as the cost of excessive device use and the decline of imaginative play. After decades of exploring “childhood fears, friendships and the challenges of growing up,” the franchise is now taking aim at “a modern concern many parents know all too well: excessive screen time,” raising fresh questions about how tech is shaping children’s lives.
https://www.christianpost.com/news/toy-story-5-3-christians-react-to-movie-warnings-about-tech.html
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A new Gallup survey finds most Americans still see faith as a benefit to the nation, with 65% saying the country would be better off if it were more religious. That’s down from 75% in 2013, while 22% now say more religion would be negative, up from 17%. Gallup says support has fallen across most groups, with the sharpest drops among Democrats, young adults, women and those with some college. Among women, support fell from 77% to 61%, while men dipped from 73% to 70%. Republicans rose from 91% to 94%, and Catholics from 80% to 85%. On government and morality, Americans are split: 50% say Washington should not promote moral values, while 45% say it should. Gallup noted, “More Americans think that government policies can affect moral values.”
https://www.christianpost.com/news/most-americans-still-believe-religion-is-good-for-society.html