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  Religious expression defense omitted from hate crime bill in Canada

  The right to express religious beliefs in Canada remained in jeopardy after lawmakers declined to include a religious belief defense in a hate crime bill.

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  Nearly 20% of millennial, Gen Z parents spank their kids; ministry urges caution

  Despite a decline in support for using spanking as a punishment in Canada, around 20% of millennial and Gen Z parents report that they spank their children, according to a study that explored beliefs about whether spanking a child is ever necessary.

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  Nations United prepares churches for evangelism during 2026 FIFA men's World Cup

  Soccer teams and supporters from across the globe are descending on 16 cities across the United States, Canada and Mexico as the expanded 48-team FIFA men's World Cup is set to begin June 11. While millions focus on the pitch, a massive coalition of churches and evangelical organizations views the tournament as a historic opportunity to share the gospel.

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  Most pastors, practicing Christians worry about AI replacing God but use it anyway: Barna

  Most pastors and practicing Christians are worried about artificial intelligence replacing God, yet they continue to use the technology anyway, according to new data released by Barna Group.

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  Seminaries must balance AI's potential with the risk of bypassing genuine formation, theological educators warn

  Two leading voices at the intersection of evangelical theological education and technology are calling on seminary faculty globally to grapple seriously with artificial intelligence as a force already reshaping how students learn, write and reason — while insisting that the spiritual formation at the heart of theological education is something no machine can replicate. At an international webinar titled "AI Disruption and the Future of Theological Education,” they examined both the practical and

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  OneHope president responds to papal AI encyclical, calls on churches to engage next generation

  The head of a global children's ministry is urging Christian leaders worldwide to take an active role in shaping how artificial intelligence influences the formation of young people, responding to a major Vatican document on the topic.

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  Open Doors Canada launches campaign to remember those in prison for their faith

  More than 8,000 Christians worldwide were abducted, arrested, imprisoned or sentenced without trial last year because of their faith, according to the 2026 World Watch List. Many of their stories never make headlines. Open Doors Canada is asking Canadian Christians and churches to mark June 28 by remembering the people behind those numbers.

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