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Televangelist Jim Bakker dies at 87

Televangelist Jim Bakker, once imprisoned for scandal, dies at 87

(RNS) — By the time Bakker, and his first wife Tammy Faye were forced to give up their Praise The Lord ministry — known as ‘PTL’ — in 1987, they were a well-known television couple with a loyal following.
Televangelist Jim Bakker dies at 87

New documentary highlights experiences of Black LGBTQ+ Christians

(RNS) — 'The Gospel According To…' features Black queer Christians talking about their faith, homophobia and being closeted in the Black Church.
Televangelist Jim Bakker dies at 87

Bishop Mariann Budde, in new election ad, urges people to vote

(RNS) — 'I am asking for your courage to love your neighbor, to respect the dignity of every human being, and now, to vote,' Budde says in the new ad, which references her headline-grabbing sermon to President Donald Trump last year.
 
 

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Televangelist Jim Bakker dies at 87

Wheaton is the Cornell of evangelical schools

(RNS) — Our Homecoming protest this past weekend highlighted a frustrating reality.
Televangelist Jim Bakker dies at 87

I am a Christian in Texas. Putting the Ten Commandments in my kids’ classrooms alarms me.

(RNS) — 'I don't want my children absorbing a watered-down cultural Christianity message. In many ways, the actions of our Texas politicians feel like an infringement on my religious liberty.' 

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Televangelist Jim Bakker dies at 87

A former SSPX priest embraces life as a gay man and tattoo artist

EXTON, Pennsylvania — In some traditionalist circles, Palmquist’s story — from SSPX priest to talking on YouTube about his faith and being gay — is already infamous.
Televangelist Jim Bakker dies at 87

As ICE readies Louisiana facility for children and families, faith leaders hold vigil

ALEXANDRIA, La. (RNS and Verite News) — Part of the Trump administration’s efforts to ramp up deportations, the facility — which will hold unaccompanied minors and families — is situated beside an airport that has become known as the country’s busiest hub for deportation flights.

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