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'Duck Dynasty' Star Sadie Robertson Urges Fans to Ignore Unrealistic Standards of Beauty: 'Live to the Fullest of Who You Were Created to Be'
Sadie Robertson of the hit A&E show "Duck Dynasty" is encouraging young girls to be confident in who God created them to be despite pressure from the world to conform to unrealistic standards of beauty.

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'Transforming the Bay With Christ' Gathering Features Faith, Business and Community Leaders Seeking To Impact Community For Christ
The first large gathering of Transforming the Bay with Christ (TBC) in San Francisco, CA brought together a number of business, faith and community leaders seeking to transform their communities both socially and spiritually.

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15 Y/O Christian Girl Abducted by Muslims in Pakistan, Forced to Convert to Islam and Marry Captor
A 15-year-old Christian girl was recently kidnapped by a group of Muslim men in Pakistan who forced her to convert to Islam and marry one of her captors, a disturbing new report has revealed.

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Richard Dawkins Hits Back at Islamophobia Accusations: 'No, I Hate Misogyny, Stoning, Beheading And Killing Gays'
Evolutionary biologist and famed atheist Richard Dawkins has responded to accusations of Islamophobia stemming from his continued criticism of Islam, explaining that he doesn't dislike Muslims -- he takes issue with the draconian nature of their religion.

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Christian Persecution Reached 'Unprecedented Levels' in 2015, Reveals Disturbing New World Watch List
The persecution of Christians reached unprecedented levels in 2015, as over 7,000 believers were killed for their faith worldwide, according to a new report from persecution watchdog Open Doors.

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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.
