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Obama 'Advances Satan's Agenda' By Appointing Openly Gay Judges, Says Black Pastor
The Senate recently approved the appointing of two black, openly gay judges to the federal bench. Judges Darrin P. Gayles and Staci Michelle Yandle were appointed by President Obama earlier this year. Rev. Stacy Swimp says this move furthers "Satan's agenda" to "silence the gospel in society."

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Pastors: Pluralism Is Church's 'New Enemy,' Saying 'Jesus Is Only Way' May Land You in Jail
Speaking at the PCA General Assembly in Houston, Pastor Bryan Chapell warns that pluralism--not homosexuality--will be the largest issue soon facing the church. He says that saying "Jesus is the only way" may be called a "hate crime" and encourages the church to unite in face of opposition from the world.

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Cancer: Teen Leukemia Survivor Gives Back by Raising Money for Gene Research
After beating an aggressive form of leukemia, 17 year old Nicole Graham now works to raise money for cancer research. To celebrate her high school graduation the former athlete will embark on an open water swim to benefit the Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy.

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Review: 'How to Train Your Dragon 2' Imposes Gay Agenda on Children, Warn Pastors, Parents
One of the protagonists in "How to Train Your Character 2" subtly reveals that he is gay. Several pastors and parents worry that portraying a "mentor" figures as gay in a children's film may be confusing--if not dangerous--for young viewers.

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Man Decapitates Statue of Jesus Christ, Cites Bible's 'First or Second Commandment'
Charles Jeffrey Short of Charleston, North Carolina was arrested Sunday for vandalizing a statue of Jesus Christ outside a Catholic Church. He told police he attempted to destroy the statue due to the the Biblical "first or second commandment."

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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.
