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Oregon Sets Deadline for Christian Bakery Owners to Pay $135,000 to Lesbian Couple, Imposes ‘Gag Order’
The state of Oregon has forced the Christian owners of a bakery to pay $135,000 to a lesbian couple over their refusal to bake a cake for a same-sex wedding ceremony. Now a state agency has imposed a deadline for the Christian couple to respond while simultaneously issuing a “gag order” against them.
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Warrior's 1st-Round Pick Kevon Looney on NBA Draft 2015, Christian Faith: ‘Always Keep Your Faith and Pray’
The NBA Draft took place this week, and Kevon Looney of UCLA is one of 60 people participating this year; he was selected by the Golden State Warriors at No. 30 on Thursday. His press conference focused on his prospects and his faith in God.
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Cameron Payne of Murray State Focuses on Basketball Prospects before NBA Draft: ‘I’m Still a Regular Guy’
Before the NBA Draft took place on Thursday, the basketball organization held press conferences for the prospects. One of them included Cameron Payne of Murray State, who ended up being selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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‘Doctor Who’ Season 9 Air Date and Spoilers: Trailer Airs At San Diego Comic-Con 2015
The popular BBC science-fiction series “Doctor Who” unveiled a trailer for the new series at Hall H in Comic-Con in San Diego on Thursday, which also had a release date of Sept. 19. Showrunner Steven Moffat, 12th Doctor Peter Capaldi, Jenna Coleman and Michelle Gomez also made appearances at the highly popular annual convention.
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Pope Francis Apologizes for Catholic Church’s 'Grave Sins' against Indigenous People in South America
Pope Francis has issued an apology to indigenous people across South America for what he described as “many grave sins” committed against them in the name of the Catholic Church. He made his comments in Bolivia on Thursday.
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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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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.
