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Pentagon: ISIS 'Unlike Anything We've Seen,' May Call for Airstrikes In Syria
American's top defense officials recently called ISIS "beyond just a terrorist group," saying that they engage in horrors "beyond anything we have seen." The officials say further military action will need to be taken to effectively defeat the terrorist group.

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Christian Farm Owners Slapped with Fine After Saying No to Lesbian Wedding
The Christian owners of Liberty Ridge Farm in upstate New York were recently fined a large sum of money for refusing to allow a homosexual couple to marry on their property.

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Malaysia, Indonesia Officials Fear ISIS Influence, Infiltration In Region
Authorities in the Southeast Asia are increasingly concerned that the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria may infiltrate the region, as seven suspected militants loyal to ISIS were recently arrested after plotting a terrorist attack.

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Actor Kirk Cameron: 'Christians Who Are Public Figures Should Be Held to a Higher Standard'
Christian actor Kirk Cameron recently stated that believers in in the spotlight should be held to a higher standard, as they have a great deal of influence. He recently directed a faith-based film titled "Mercy Rule," which he hopes will grow families closer to God and to each other.

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Pro-Life Groups Rebukes Richard Dawkins for His 'Deeply-Insulting' Comments on Aborting Babies with Down Syndrome
Pro-life groups and parents have expressed outrage at comments made by Atheist Richard Dawkins asserting that babies diagnosed with Down Syndrome in the womb should be aborted, as it is "immoral" to bring such a child into the world.

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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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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.
