The letters (epistles) of the Apostle Paul are foundational texts in the New Testament, offering theological insights, encouragement, and guidance to early Christian communities. One recurring feature ...

Karma. It is spoken of as though it were an immutable ledger, a balance sheet of sins and virtues, a script written long ...

First, we should consider what churches mean when they say the phrase “Come as you are.” This phrase communicates that people ...

GRACE means unmerited favour. It is the free gift of God to humankind. In Christianity, grace is the expression of the infinite love, mercy, favor, and goodwill of God shown to humankind.To better ...

And Trump, who was in attendance, was less than pleased. During the service at Washington National Cathedral, Budde made a powerful direct plea for “mercy” to Trump, who was seated in the front with ...

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In the name of our God, I ask you to have mercy upon the people in our country who are scared now.” After he returned to the White House, Trump said, “I didn’t think it was a good service ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. The Episcopal bishop of Washington used the inaugural prayer service at the Washington National Cathedral ...

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The Bishop of Washington has issued a response to Donald Trump's five-word comment after she asked him to 'have mercy' on LGBTQ+ people and migrants. President Trump certainly hasn't wasted any time ...

Following a traditional inaugural prayer service at Washington National Cathedral on Tuesday, during which an Episcopal bishop called on President Donald Trump to show "mercy" toward LGBTQ people ...