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A Washington state school district has agreed to publicly apologize, undergo religious liberty training and pay $275,000 in attorney’s fees after a lawsuit challenged policies that required elementary school students to keep Bibles concealed in sealed envelopes, according to a Christian education organization whose CEO says children felt pressured to hide their faith. Joel Penton, founder and CEO of LifeWise Academy, told Fox News Digital in an interview Thursday that parents described the emotional toll of the Everett School District’s restrictions, which also included requiring families to submit permission slips every week for their children to attend voluntary, off-campus Bible...

America may be growing more secular, but it has hardly stopped believing in the supernatural. Millions of Americans still believe in God, heaven, hell, angels, demons, spiritual attacks and divine intervention. They believe there is something beyond the physical world, something that science cannot fully explain and human eyes cannot see. Yet when it comes to the supernatural events at the very heart of Christianity, that confidence begins to crumble. According to new research from the American Bible Society's 2026 State of the Bible report, fewer than half of Americans now believe that Jesus Christ was born of a virgin...

Explore the shift towards a cashless society in Europe and its far-reaching implications! In this video, we delve into the benefits of digital payments, including enhanced security and convenience, as well as the concerns from various stakeholders. We discuss the EU's timeline for potentially banning cash payments by January 1, 2027, and the impact this will have on merchants and consumers alike. Learn about the motivations behind this transition, the financial benefits, and the potential drawbacks, such as privacy issues and accessibility challenges.

A social media trend in which non-Jewish users publicly declare themselves non-Jewish Zionists has spread rapidly across X, with a Jerusalem Post analysis identifying more than 600 matching posts from nearly 550 accounts over just over a week. The posts follow a recognizable formula: “I'm not Jewish. I'm [nationality, religion or identity]. And I am a Zionist.” The Jerusalem Post analyzed public X posts to identify where the trend began and who was amplifying it. The analysis uncovered 613 posts published between October 4 and October 11, with activity accelerating sharply on October 9. The dataset contained three matching posts...

Can we still see evidence of the Bible today? Biblical archaeology uncovers ancient objects that help connect the people and the events of the Bible to the real world. Join Dinesh D’Souza on a thrilling journey through thousands of years of biblical history, available as a full-length documentary or a 12-part series.

The UK government has revived plans for digital IDs, now saying they’ll be voluntary — not mandatory — after fierce public backlash. But privacy, surveillance, and hacking concerns remain. We talked to British citizens to find out if they trust the government with their data. (TRT is a Turkish public broadcast service)

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Technology is changing the way we shop, and it’s happening faster than most people realise. Businesses have every right to protect themselves from theft. But as AI, cameras and automated monitoring become more common, it’s also worth asking where we draw the line between security, convenience and privacy. Once new technology becomes part of everyday life, it’s rarely rolled back.

Nearly three-dozen countries have either "extreme" or "severe" restrictions on accessing the Bible, preventing millions of believers from reading God's Word, according to a new report from a Christian missions resource initiative. The Bible Access Initiative, founded by Open Doors International and Digital Bible Society, released the findings of its "Bible Access List" on Thursday. The project examines restrictions on Bible access in 88 countries, due to issues such as persecution, high illiteracy rates, printing limitations or a lack of economic resources. "A modern famine persists, not due to apathy, but because of barriers that prevent people from accessing the...

As Reporter Lewis Denison explains, pubs and retailers will be able to accept digital ID as proof of age to buy alcohol under new rules. The move aims to provide an alternative to carrying a physical ID so punters can use their phones to prove their age at the pub, festivals and concerts. The changes to the licensing act that come into force on Tuesday apply to businesses in England and Wales and the government expects it to take some time for the technology to be widely adopted. The ID will be available through third-party apps such as Yoti, which...

Around the world, an anti-Christian agenda and spirit is sweeping over the West. 👉To watch the full video click here: https://youtu.be/Hzslq05-ic4

I think this might blow your mind, so I’m taking a quick break from covering politics to bring you something quite out of the ordinary… I’ve covered Genesis 6:4 here on WLT Report many times before and Nephilim who are mentioned in that verse. We’ve gone really deep on it and I will reprint some of that further down below. But the new thing I want to talk about today is that one of the biggest hits of the 1990s was the Goo Goo Dolls song “Iris”, I’m sure you’ve heard it before. Probably many times. But what you may...

The book of Enoch has become increasingly popular among Christians in recent years. It is easy to understand the fascination. Reading the book of Enoch can sometimes feel like reading a science-fiction novel. Its elaborate accounts of fallen angels, giants, heavenly journeys, and the coming judgment naturally capture the imagination. More importantly, New Testament authors such as Peter and Jude draw on traditions also found in the book of Enoch. For students of Scripture, the book provides valuable insight into the diverse world of Second Temple Judaism and can illuminate the historical and literary background of the New Testament. But...

The "good thief" of Luke 23 was not executed for simple thievery. In the context of first-century Roman Judea, simple theft was never a capital offense. [1, 2] To understand why he was crucified, it is necessary to look at the specific language of the Gospels and the nature of Roman provincial law. [2, 3] The Greek Terminology: Beyond Simple TheftWhile Luke 23:32 uses the general plural noun kakourgoi (κακοῦργοι), which translates to "criminals," "evildoers," or "malefactors," the parallel accounts in Matthew 27:38 and Mark 15:27 use a much more specific word: lēstai (λῃσταί). [4, 5] What it does not...

What do a cashless society, cryptocurrency, biometric technology, and microchips mean in light of Bible prophecy? In this compelling message, Dr. David Jeremiah explores how economic trends may point toward the last days and the future world system described in Scripture. Drawing from Revelation 13, 2 Timothy 3, Hebrews, and other key passages, this teaching examines the mark of the beast, the rise of financial control, growing inequality, and the coming influence of the Antichrist and false prophet. Dr. Jeremiah also explains how believers should respond now by counting the cost of discipleship, standing confidently in God’s presence, and learning...

The concert returns to Central Park on Saturday, Sept. 26. Performers include Ms. Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean, Lenny Kravitz, John Legend, Lainey Wilson, Shaboozey and TXT (TOMORROW X TOGETHER). Actor Hugh Jackman will return to host for the 12th straight year. Actress Rachel Brosnahan and "CBS Mornings" host Gayle King are also set to make appearances. More guests are expected to be announced in the weeks leading up to the event. Ticket prices range from $89 for general admission to $3,000 for the "Ultimate VIP" experience. They are available through Ticketmaster. Global Citizen app users can also earn points...

JD Vance says, "he wouldn't be shocked if we are living in the end times" in a revealing podcast interview on "The Bryce Crawford Podcast." Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/09/02/jd-vance-end-times-gods-work/91576546007/

The future of money is changing fast. 💳🌍 Around the world, countries are moving toward a cashless society, where digital money, online payments, and mobile wallets are replacing traditional paper cash. From Sweden and Norway to China and Nigeria, the shift to electronic payments is transforming economies and daily life. In this video, we explore: • Why cash is disappearing in many countries • How digital payments and mobile banking are taking over • The rise of a cashless world and what it means for the future of money If you’re curious about digital currency, cashless societies, online transactions, the...

It was a long time second-coming. After years of searching, Italian archaeologists have discovered an ancient site that matches a Bible description of where Jesus Christ was buried, per a preliminary study in the Jerusalem archaeological journal Liber Annuus. “We have found evidence of a funerary landscape,” lead archaeologist Francesca Romana Stasolla, of the “La Sapienza” University of Rome, told the Daily Mail as part of an exclusive article. The researchers had been excavating Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a fourth century Roman Church that was built over a holy site where many Christians believe Christ was crucified, buried...

United Methodist Church Pastor Adam Hamilton catapulted onto the national stage after his Democratic primary win last month in the race to represent Kansas in the U.S. Senate. Hamilton, who secured the Democratic nomination to run against incumbent Republican Sen. Roger Marshall, says he's reaching out to conservative Evangelical voters as part of his “Leading From the Middle” statewide tour. The founding pastor of Resurrection Church in Leawood, Hamilton has positioned himself as an alternative to Marshall, who also identifies as a Christian and was elected to the Senate in 2020. In a 2014 interview with Jonathan Merritt to promote...