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Missouri bill on Gov. Parson’s desk would allow public schools to teach electives on the Bible

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — In the waning hours of the legislative session, Missouri lawmakers passed a bill long-sought by a pair of Christian lawmakers that would allow public schools to offer elective courses on the Bible.

Tribune News Service · May 22, 2023

Bible verse, conspiracies and the ‘cult of trans’: The ultra-conservative Americans infiltrating the Tory party

The National Conservatism Conference, which starred Suella Braverman and Michael Gove this week, was disowned by the Tories only three years ago, Lizzie Dearden writes

The Independent UK · May 19, 2023

At $38.1 Million, Codex Sassoon Becomes Most Expensive Book Ever Sold At Auction

Tel Aviv ANU–Museum of the Jewish People buys the oldest near-complete Hebrew Bible.

Zenger · May 18, 2023

World's oldest near-complete Hebrew Bible sells for $38.1 million

The world's oldest and most complete Hebrew Bible sold for $38.1 million on Wednesday, Sotheby’s said, one of the highest prices ever for a book or document sold at auction.

Reuters · May 17, 2023

What is Ascension Day and how is it celebrated?

Christian celebration marks important event in Bible

Evening Standard · May 17, 2023

Did Noah's flood really happen?

Noah's flood is a story much older than the Bible, and researchers are still learning about its roots.

LiveScience · May 14, 2023

Wave of anti-transgender bills in Republican-led states divides US faith leaders

As Republican-governed states across the nation advance numerous bills targeting transgender young people, America’s faith leaders are starkly divided in their assessment

The Independent UK · May 12, 2023

An Arizona lawmaker (who is also a minister) is under investigation for a Bible prank

An ethics inquiry is examining whether Democratic state Rep. Stephanie Stahl Hamilton, a Presbyterian minister, broke Arizona House rules when she hid Bibles from the members' lounge in a protest.

WEKU · May 9, 2023

Marvel star Chris Pratt compares himself to Jesus when responding to faith criticisms

The Guardians of the Galaxy leading man also quoted a Bible verse when discussing his rumoured links with the Hillsong Church

Wales Online · May 9, 2023

Chris Pratt makes Jesus comparison and quotes Bible in response to faith criticism

‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3’ actor has often faced scrutiny over his Christian faith

The Independent UK · May 8, 2023