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Christian Rocker Raises Thousands for Bandmate Whose wife Died Hours After Childbirth: 'I Can't Quit Crying'
June 30, 2017: CCM artist Josh Wilson has raised nearly a quarter of a million dollars for his bandmate, Nathan Johnson, who suddenly lost his wife after childbirth.

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Christian Pastor Abducted, Gang-Raped on Wedding Day Says Faith Allows Her to Forgive Attackers
June 30, 2017: A Christian pastor who was shunned by her community after she was abducted and gang-raped on her wedding day has shared how her faith has allowed her to forgive her persecutors.

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John MacArthur Under Fire After Saying 'No One is Gay', Calling Homosexuality 'Vicious Sin'
Popular pastor and speaker John MacArthur has come under fire from the LGBT community after he claimed that "no one is gay" and referred to homosexuality as a "vicious sin".

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Will 'Gay Christians' Go to Heaven? Pastor John MacArthur Answers
June 29, 2017: Pastor John MacArthur has said it's "deadly" to allow people to define themselves as gay, because "God didn't hardwire anybody" to be attracted to the same sex, and shared his thoughts on whether people who identify as "gay and Christian" will go to Heaven.

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Christian Fighters Join Battle Against ISIS in Raqqa: 'I'm Sacrificing for What They Did to Our People'
June 29, 2017: Dozens of Syriac-Assyrian Christians have united to fight ISIS militants in Raqqa, Syria, driven by a desire to protect their homeland and rid the region of Islamic extremism for the first time in three years.

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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.
