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Rick Santorum Enters Crowded GOP Presidential Field; Focus Turns to Disabled Daughter, Duggar Family Scandal
Outspoken Catholic and former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum entered the Republican presidential nomination process on Wednesday, attempting to cast himself as a conservative populist and champion of the working class. His second run for the presidency has also turned the focus to his disabled daughter and whether or not the controversial Duggar family will support him again.
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Rand Paul Blames Rise of ISIS on GOP Foreign Policy Hawks; Bobby Jindal Slams Him as ‘Unsuited’ For Presidency
Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul made a bold allegation against Republican foreign policy hawks, accusing them of being responsible for the rise of ISIS in the Middle East. Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal slammed Paul’s views, calling him “unsuitable” for president.
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Florida Sen. Marco Rubio: Gay Marriage Poses ‘Real and Present Danger’ to Christianity
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio has claimed that supporters of same-sex marriage could portray the tenets of Christianity as “hate speech,” arguing that Christians could face “a real and present danger” if they are successful.
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Skin Cancer Successfully Treated By Drug Based Off Cold Sore Herpes Virus
Amgen, a pharmaceutical company, has claimed on Tuesday that it has developed a drug based off the herpes virus that successfully treats an aggressive form of skin cancer. This discovery could signal the development of next-generation cancer treatments.
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Poland Opens up Safe Haven for Christian Refugees from Syria as EU Makes Quotas for Asylum Seekers
The European country of Poland announced on Tuesday that it has decided to accept 60 Syrian Christian refugee families. The country has previously voiced opposition to European Union plans for binding quotas on asylum seekers.
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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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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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Evangelist Stephen Tong urges prayer and perseverance for China’s persecuted church
Renowned Chinese evangelist Rev. Stephen Tong recently issued a heartfelt message to the persecuted church in China, urging believers to remain steadfast in faith amid suffering and to face trials with patience and courage.
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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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24h Online prayer event “IDOP China” held to focus on the plight of China’s house churches
From November 10 to 11, a 24-hour online prayer and sharing event titled “IDOP China” took place, focusing on the situation of Beijing Zion Church’s Senior Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri and 21 detained coworkers (22 in total), as well as the ongoing restrictions faced by other unregistered house churches across China.
