A new poll reveals that the overwhelming majority of Americans see public calls for prayer in a time of tragedy as a force for good, with such a belief extending across all demographic subgroups.

Megachurch Pastor Andy Stanley, who has been the center of controversy following public comments he made regarding gay individuals in the Church having more faith in God, is hosting a conference at his church for Christian parents of LGBT-identified children later this year.

In his first remarks since he collapsed on the field during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals nearly a month ago, Buffalo Bills football player Damar Hamlin is insisting that God was using him as a “vessel” to help the needy children he hopes to provide for at his charitable

foundation.

Richneck Elementary School in Newport News, Virginia, reopened Monday under the watchful eyes of local police with a new safety protocol and principal weeks after a troubled 6-year-old boy shot his teacher in the chest as she taught his class.

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• Americans favor public prayer calls amid national tragedies: poll | U.S. News
• Mark Houck found not guilty of federal FACE Act charges | U.S. News
• Andy Stanley to host conference for Christians with LGBT kids | Church & Ministries News
• Diet high in fat, calories could affect the brain | U.S. News
• Hamlin: On-field collapse was 'God using me as a vessel' | Sports News
• School where first grader shot teacher reopens | U.S. News
• Stovall Weems launches website to clear family name | Church & Ministries News