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'Ten Commandments' Century-Old Movie Artifacts Now Emerging In California Sand Dunes
Because "The Ten Commandments" movie set within California's Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes wasn't restored to its natural state, as originally planned when the movie was created in the 1920s, unanticipated relics have begun surfacing.

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Advent Season Starts Nov. 29 As Christians Contemplate Second Coming of Jesus
Followers of Western Christianity typically begin The Advent season on the Sunday nearest St. Andrew's Day; in the case of 2015, it is Nov. 29.

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Colorado Planned Parenthood Shooting Attack Elicits President Obama's Views of 'Prayers With Clean Conscience'
U.S. President Barack Obama is promoting gun control and validated prayers in the aftermath of the mass shooting at a Planned Parenthood center in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Friday.

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New Peanuts Movie Includes Christian Principles through Charles Schulz Legacy
Christian movie-goers are likely to again spot the inclusion of Christianity's principles in the new "The Peanuts Movie" that debuted this month.

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'Joy To The World' Christmas Hymn Proclaimed In Fresh a Cappella-Style by Pentatonix
One of the most popular Christmas hymns, "Joy To the World," is gaining exposure to a whole new generation through the admired a cappella group that goes by the name Pentatonix.

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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.
