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Federal Court Ruling: Strict Abortion Law in Texas is Constitutional
A federal appeals court upheld strict abortion restrictions passed by the state of Texas on Tuesday. That decision means that as few as seven abortion clinics could stay open in that state based on those regulations.

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Pew Research: Record High Support for Same-Sex Marriage Except from Certain Groups
Pew Research Center has released the results of a new survey that asked Americans on how they viewed the topic of homosexuality. Although it indicated record levels of support by the American people, there are still pockets of society that refuse to acknowledge same-sex marriage.

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Former Transgender Walt Heyer to Bruce Jenner: My Sex-Change Surgery ‘Fixed Nothing’
Former transgender man Walt Heyer has warned that former Olympian Bruce Jenner, who now goes by the name Caitlyn, and others like him may later regret their decision to transition to another gender. From Heyer’s personal experience, gender reassignment surgery “fixed nothing.”

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Christian Woman Shares Heartbreaking Story about Being Daughter of Incest Rape, Finds Strength to Forgive
A pro-life Christian activist named Rowena Slusser of Savethe1 has shared a deeply personal story, disclosing that she was born out of a rape that occurred between her father and her sister. She argued that had her sister, who was also her mother, went through with an abortion, she would not exist today.

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Sir Patrick Stewart Expresses Support for Northern Ireland Bakery That Refused to Bake Pro-Gay Marriage Cake, Clarifies Remarks
Legendary British actor Sir Patrick Stewart has expressed his support for the Christian bakers in Northern Ireland who refused to make a cake containing a statement in support of gay marriage. Those bakers were later found guilty of discrimination and fined.

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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.
