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Billboard Urging People to 'Skip Church' this Christmas Features Christian Women: 'I'm a Child of God, Not an Atheist'
Just in time for Christmas, the controversial group "American Atheists" erected two billboards encouraging people to skip church this year. However, in an ironic twist, the two women featured one on billboard are devout Christians who believe the exact opposite of its message.

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'A Charlie Brown Christmas' Censored by Middle School for 'Violating Constitution'
A poster of the holiday classic "A Charlie Brown Christmas" has been censored by an middle school in Texas because it includes references to the reason for the season: the birth of Jesus Christ.

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Islamic Extremists Violently Murder Eight in Congo: 'They Slashed Me With Machetes'
The Islamist militant Allied Democratic Force (ADF) in the Democratic Republic of Congo have violently slaughtered eight people in an ongoing effort to uproot the Christian population from the area.

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12 Y/O Boy Spends Pocket Money for Supplies, Sews Hundreds of Teddy Bears for Sick Children
Christmas is the season of giving, and one little boy is doing just that in a big way, sewing over 400 teddy bears for sick children.

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Christian Actress Candace Cameron Bure Leaving 'The View' to Focus on Family
Christian actress Candace Cameron Bure has announced she is leaving The View after spending over a year as the talk show's "conservative Christian" personality.

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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.
