Morning Rundown: Are Christian ‘Swifties’ a Thing?
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Are Christian ‘Swifties’ a Thing?
Can Christians be “Swiftie” fans?
For many people, Taylor Swift’s music has been a staple for years. Her themes of love and heartbreak thrown together with a catchy tune typically grab the listener’s ear, making it easy to stick in the mind. But are all of these tunes innocent? Are they too dark for Christians?
In order to understand the messaging of the music, you have to understand the person behind it.
Joel Osteen Chokes Back Tears, Declares ‘Fear Is Not Going to Win’ After Shooter Attacked Church
One week after a shooter opened fire inside Houston’s Lakewood Church, Pastor Joel Osteen declared “fear is not going to win.”
The suspect, who officials said had a history of mental health issues, died when two off-duty officers returned fire, preventing a potential massacre at the church site.
The shooter’s 7-year-old son, who came with her into the church, was shot and is in critical condition.
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Proposed Legislation Sparks New Concerns for Christian Freedom
Christians in Germany are growing fearful over a proposed bill that could potentially infringe upon their freedom of expression and peaceful assembly.
The legislation, introduced by Family Minister Lisa Paus of the Green Party, seeks to establish censorship zones around abortion facilities. Under the proposed law, pro-life prayers and offers of help within 100 meters of these “clinic” could be penalized with fines up to €5,000 ($6,300).
Critics argue that the bill’s language is vague and question its necessity, as the government admits to lacking concrete data on incidents near abortion facilities.{eoa}
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