The Faithful Five for 8.20.26: A ‘nonbeliever’ in Congress argues new view of religion is gaining ground on the Hill

August 20, 2026

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

  1. A ‘nonbeliever’ in Congress argues new view of religion is gaining ground on the Hill (Washington Post)
  2. Who decides what children learn? Parents should, report says (Deseret News)
  3. Lost city tied to biblical Exodus may have finally been discovered in Egypt (Fox News)
  4. Europe’s tallest Virgin Mary statue unveiled in small Polish village (The Guardian)
  5. He Nearly Lost Everything—Now He’s Building Stronger Men for Christ (Crosswalk)

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