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Churches are at once a source, a location, and a cure of crime. In recent years, a significant number of pastors and parishioners have been involved in sexual abuse and fraud. In 2011, the cost of faith-based fraud was estimated at $34 billion annually; in comparison, $31 billion is donated annually to worldwide missions. In addition, the amount of violent crime on church property has been steadily increasing over the past decade. Despite these grim statistics, recent studies have suggested the work of faith-based organizations and involvement in church life can dramatically reduce both crime and recidivism in criminals.
A stunning film about a prison theater program shows the power of a loving community—rather than self-help—to bring transformation.
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Christian organizations are struggling to reach prisoners in a country where 1 in 56 people is in jail.
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In a case that alluded to the investor’s faith, a federal jury convicted Bill Hwang of market manipulation and defrauding banks.
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An excerpt on grief, forgiveness, and the gospel from Beechdale Road: Where Mercy Is More Powerful Than Murder.
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Federal prosecutors are trying to prove that Bill Hwang committed massive market manipulation through his investment firm Archegos. His defense says he was trading like anyone else on Wall Street.
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Without offering details on the nature of the Justice Department inquiry, the denomination’s administrative entity says it’s “grateful” that “no further action” will be taken around its response to abuse.
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Evangelical leader: Ministers’ testimonies were never intended to be the “make-or-break” factor in judging asylum applications.
A testimony from Julius Jones and the minister who led the campaign to stop his execution.
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While a school supervisor called the case a “misunderstanding,” three directors have fled overseas.
The Zone of Interest, nominated for Oscars including best picture, is a Holocaust horror movie about the corruption of the human heart.