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Michelle Obama Urges Tuskegee University Graduates: 'Have Faith In God's Plan For You,' Discusses Racial Issues
In a poignant commencement speech given at Tuskegee University, Alabama, First Lady Michelle Obama revealed that her faith in "God's plan for me" gave her confidence amid misconceptions regarding her ethnicity during the 2008 White House campaign.

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Pew Study: Christianity 'Sharply Declining' in United States, Secularism Growing
A new survey released by the Pew Research Center has revealed that the "Christian share of the U.S. population is declining," as there are 5 million fewer Christians across the United States than there were in 2007, and millions more who identify as atheist.

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Franklin Graham Warns Supreme Court's Gay Marriage Ruling Will Have 'Drastic Impact' On Churches, Faith-Based Organizations, and Universities
The Rev. Franklin Graham has warned that the U.S. Supreme Court's upcoming decision on whether to legalize same-sex marriage across America or permit states to continue to make their own decisions will have a "drastic impact" on churches and Christian organizations.

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Denzel Washington Shares His 'Number One' Advice To College Graduates: 'Put God First'
Academy award-winning actor Denzel Washington recently encouraged graduates of Dillard University in New Orleans to "put God first" and view success as an undeserved gift from God during his commencement speech on Saturday.

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Sudanese Christian Mother Meriam Ibrahim Slams Unauthorized Use of Her Story as a 'New Persecution'
Meriam Ibrahim, the Christian mother who was formerly imprisoned for her faith in the Republic of Sudan, has criticized those who seek to capitalize on her story without authorization, asserting that those who do so are imposing a "new persecution" on herself and her family.

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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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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.

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Through education and healthcare: ACTS bears witness to the Gospel in West Africa
Silicon Valley’s River of Life Christian Church, based in California, founded Africa Career Training School (ACTS ), which has built schools and clinics in Togo, Benin and other West African nations.
