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Mars Hill Church Asks for Donations Two Weeks Before Church Closes
Seattle-based Mars Hill Church, formerly led by pastor Mark Driscoll, continues to seek donations from its members only two weeks prior to the organization's closing.

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China Arrests Korean-American Christian Aid Worker Peter Hahn on False Charges
74 year old Peter Hahn, a Korean-American aid worker, has been arrested in China and falsely accused of embezzlement and counterfeiting.

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Transgender Ordinance Slammed By '19 Kids and Counting' Michelle Duggar Is Repealed By Voters
Ordinance 119, a controversial pro-Transgender measure opposed by Michelle Duggar, has been repealed by Arkansas voters.

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Unceasing ISIS Atrocities Require Stronger Response From Christians, Say Religious, Political Leaders
Religious and political leaders are encouraging Christians to give a stronger response to the atrocities committed against religious minorities living in the Middle East at the hands of ISIS militants.

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U.S. and Cuba's Reconciliation Garners Mixed Reactions from Hispanic Christians, Political Leaders
The decision to restore diplomatic ties between the United States and Cuba has garnered mixed responses from religious and political leaders.

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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.
