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'The Bachelor' Sean Lowe Shares His Christian Testimony on 'I am Second'
Sean Lowe from Season 17 of "The Bachelor" recently shared his testimony on "I am Second." Nicknamed "The Virgin Bachelor" for his commitment to purity, Lowe is grateful to have honored Christ and to have found his wife Catherine on the show.

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After Pressure from Google, Apple, Arizona Governor Vetoes Religious Freedom Bill SB1062
After facing strong opposition to the bill from gay-rights activist groups, Governor Jan Brewer vetoed Senate Bill 1062 (SB1062) Wednesday citing that the legislation “does not address a specific or present concern related to religious liberty in Arizona.” The bill would have protected business owners who refuse service to clients for genuine religious reasons.

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Hobby Lobby Lawsuit Update: Supreme Court to Hear Case Citing Freedom of Religious Expression Against HHS Contraceptive Mandate
The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to hear the Hobby Lobby founders' case against the Health and Human Services (HHS) mandate on March 25. The Justice Department appealed to the Supreme Court after the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals had ruled in favor of the Green family's for-profit business in September of last year.

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World's First Human Loop-the-Loop Ever by Damian Walters [Video]
Damien Walters recently became the first human being to run the loop-the-loop. The stuntman has appeared in commercials and film, and performs as an acrobat as well.
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Arizona Bill Gives Businesses Freedom to Discriminate Based on Religion, Gay-Rights Activists Protest
The Arizona legislature recently passed SB1062, a bill which gives business owners in the state the right to refuse service because of religious beliefs. Although gay-rights activists have stirred up quite the controversy over the legislation, supporters of the bill maintain that the bill is meant to protect religious freedom and not to promote discrimination. Republican Governor Jan Brewer will have until the end of the week to either sign the legislation into law or veto it.

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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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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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Evangelist Stephen Tong urges prayer and perseverance for China’s persecuted church
Renowned Chinese evangelist Rev. Stephen Tong recently issued a heartfelt message to the persecuted church in China, urging believers to remain steadfast in faith amid suffering and to face trials with patience and courage.

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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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24h Online prayer event “IDOP China” held to focus on the plight of China’s house churches
From November 10 to 11, a 24-hour online prayer and sharing event titled “IDOP China” took place, focusing on the situation of Beijing Zion Church’s Senior Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri and 21 detained coworkers (22 in total), as well as the ongoing restrictions faced by other unregistered house churches across China.
