Society & Culture

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  Majority of US churchgoers believe public perception of Christians declining, research reveals

  By Chris Eyte US & Canada 5 months ago

  Most churchgoers believe that the wider public’s perceptions of Christians in the U.S is declining, according to a major study collecting the views of more than 1,000 American Protestant believers. Lifeway Research released results from the study conducted last September yesterday (June 25), with figures showing that 69 percent of people attending church believe that public perspectives of believers in the U.S. are getting worse.

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  Paediatrician group calls for health bodies to 'follow science' not ideology in caring for children with gender dysphoria

  By Chris Eyte Europe US & Canada

  5 months ago

  An American pediatrician group is calling on U.S. medical institutions to follow some of their European counter parts in considering science rather than ideology in the care for transgender children. In recent months, an increasing number of medical professionals have come forward lamenting how an important health care and mental health issue has been politicized and voices pointing to scientific facts or calling for more rigorous research have been effectively silenced.

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  Is Lionel Messi a Christian?

  By Lizzie Sotola Latin America

  5 months ago

  On the occasion of Lionel Messi’s birthday on June 24, Argentinian journalist Juan Pablo Varsky published an interview with the star athlete where he answered openly without avoiding any question - including about his faith.

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  You can do modeling without compromising faith and values, says founder of Christian modeling agency

  By Chris Eyte US & Canada

  5 months ago

  Churches should partner up with Christian modeling organizations to promote positive body images and diversity within the body of Christ. That is the view of Angela ‘Stikks’ Adams, founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of the Christian Models Association, based in Sacramento, California.