The Faithful Five for 3.19.26: 4 things to know about the Christian origins of basketball

March 19, 2026

Today’s news headlines of importance to the American faithful:

1. 4 things to know about the Christian origins of basketball (Christian Post)
2. Religion takes center stage in Texas Republican showdown (Fox Business)
3. A Peek Into Trump’s Planning of America’s 250th Suggests a Religious Focus (NY Times)
4. As religious tensions rise, synagogues and other houses of worship in Maine look to beef up security (Associated Press)
5. Gen Z Is Experiencing Rising Church Engagement, Pastors Say: ‘Something Is Shifting’ (Crosswalk)

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