Good morning. A month after returning to teaching following a suspension over using a horse whip on a man who visited his church office more than a decade ago, Brian Tome, the founding and senior pastor of Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio, says he is transitioning out of his role.

In today’s opinion section, CP columnist Hedieh Mirahmadi says the growth of Islam in the West exposes a deep question: What happens when a civilization loses confidence in the faith that formed its moral vocabulary?

Lastly, CP has compiled a list of faith-filled, family-friendly films making their way to streaming platforms this fall.

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Imagine Not Knowing You're Being Trafficked

Imagine Not Knowing You're Being Trafficked

Someone could be boarding a bus right now with no idea they're being trafficked. You can help Love Justice International intercept trafficking victims at transit hubs worldwide, before slavery begins, for just $112 each.

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