The Christian faith of Kendrick Lamar
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Tim Bechervaise2022-06-28T09:23:00
Rap superstar Kendrick Lamar closed Glastonbury with a controversial set that saw him wear a crown of thorns and protest against the loss of abortion rights in the US. But what should Christians make of him, and his faith? Tim Bechervaise explores
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