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New York Man Finishes Bible Transcription by Hand After Four Years
Phillip Patterson, 63, finished writing the entire King James Bible by hand on Saturday, it takes him four years to complete the project.

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'Soul Surfer' Bethany Hamilton Is Engaged
Bethany Hamilton, who wrote the experience of losing her arm to a shark attack in her book ‘Soul Surfer,’ is engaged to Adam Dirks.

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Chai Ling Comforts Chinese Students Traumatized by Boston Marathon Explosions
Born-again Christian Chai Ling, former leader of the 1989 Tiananmen Square student protest, comforts the overseas Chinese students traumatized by the Boston Marathon bombings.

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Margaret Thatcher's Funeral: Evangelicals Amanda, Michael Thatcher Enters Media Spotlight
Evangelical Christians Amanda and Michael Thatcher, grandchildren of Lady Thatcher, enter global media spotlight Wednesday at UK's 'Iron Lady', former British prime minister's funeral ceremony.

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Judge Rules Morning-After Pill Available Without Prescription for All Ages
A federal judge ruled Friday that the government must make the morning-after pill, commonly known as Plan B, available over the counter for women of all ages without a prescription.

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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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Christians gather in Hong Kong to pray for victims of Tai Po Hong Fu Court fire
More than 1,000 Christians gathered in Hong Kong on Dec. 5 for a united prayer service commemorating the victims of the five-alarm fire that devastated Hong Fu Court in Tai Po on Nov. 26, destroying thousands of homes and killing 159 people.

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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.
