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Colorado Abortion Clinic Shooter, Dear, Questionable Motive, California Shooters' Motives Clear
MSNBC's Chris Hayes seems to think that the Colorado abortion clinic shooter and California shooters aren't truly any different from one another. Representative Steve King (R-Iowa) argued that the focus that the shooters had in the two incidences are very different. King argues that Jesus, "never raised his hand to injure anyone specifically, but Muhammed did. There’s a big difference in this. They’re [radical Muslims] carrying on the traditions that are centuries old."

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Liberty Institute Attorney Justin Butterfield: 'Criminal Summons' Against US Church Worship on Rise
Incidences of town residents who live near churches complaining that church worship music is too loud is on the rise. The most recent case of a complaining neighbor and a lawsuit that is getting some press is in Louisiana. Vintage Church's executive pastor was actually issued a "criminal summons" in front of his entire congregation and pregnant wife because the worship team was too loud for one town resident on Sundays.

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Cincinnati City Council Follows Four States, UN Push Banning Same-Sex Counseling 'Conversion Therapy'
Cincinnati, Ohio has long had the reputation of being one of the most conservative cities in the nation. There's even a running joke that if the world were to end, it would happen twenty years later in Cincinnati. But banning homosexual "conversion therapy" is not one of the ways in which it is lagging behind the rest of the country.

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Pastor Rich and DawnChere Wilkerson's 'Rich In Faith' Oxygen Reality TV Show: 'Platform for Message of Redemption'
Perhaps the thing Rich Wilkerson was best known for prior to the Oxygen Series program, "Rich in Faith" was officiating the wedding of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian. Wilkerson pastors Vous Church (Vous is French for You) in Miami, Florida, which appears to be aimed more at urban millennials and the unchurched, but also seems to be focused on being multicultural. It's a spin-off from the Rendezvous young adult ministry he led when he was still working with his dad at Trinity Church. So there are
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Wadena, Minnesota Residents Start Nativity Movement After Atheist Forces Removal of City's Nativity Display
It all began when somebody complained about a nativity scene in the middle of town in Wadena, Minnesota. Residents are refusing to hold their peace and are showing, rather than telling, just what they think about the situation. Town residents are binding together and inspiring Christians across the nation to stand together in unity and place nativity scenes in their own yards, and posting photos of the beautiful displays on the Wadena Nativity Display Facebook page.

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Qatar Evangelical Alliance breaks ground on worship center, witnessing Christ in a Muslim nation
A worship center for evangelical churches has commenced construction in Qatar, marking a significant spiritual milestone in the history of evangelicals in the country.

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Hong Kong's deadliest fire in a Century: churches mobilize and pray to support the community
On 26 November, a severe level‑five fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Early reports said at least 13 people died and 23 were injured. Local churches mobilize to support the community and pray.

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Faith and freedom: USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler shares insights on China’s religious landscape
As China continues to update its religious regulations, changes in the country’s faith environment and space for religious practice have drawn increased global attention. In this interview, USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler responds to questions about religious policy, human rights, and faith, offering her perspectives on China’s current situation and sharing words of support and encouragement for Christians facing challenges.

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U.S. Congressional hearing highlights religious freedom challenges facing Chinese Christians and other faith communities
A recent U.S. congressional hearing cast a spotlight on religious freedom conditions in China, with witnesses sharing firsthand accounts of pressure faced by Christian, Muslim, and Tibetan Buddhist communities.

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Through education and healthcare: ACTS bears witness to the Gospel in West Africa
Silicon Valley’s River of Life Christian Church, based in California, founded Africa Career Training School (ACTS ), which has built schools and clinics in Togo, Benin and other West African nations.
