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French Leader Sparks Outrage After Proposing a Ban on All Religious Symbols to 'Fight Advance of Islam'
In an effort to prevent radical Islam from advancing across France, National Front leader Marine Le Pen has proposed that all religious garb - including Christian crucifixes and prayer beads to the Jewish kippah - be banned from the country.

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Perry Noble Opens Up About Alcoholism: 'I Was a Hypocrite Who Lived Opposite of What I Preached'
Perry Noble, the former senior pastor of NewSpring Church, has opened up about his struggle with alcohol, referring to himself as a "hypocrite" who practiced the opposite of what he preached.

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China: Prominent House Church Pastor Arrested for 'Divulging State Secrets,' Awaiting Prosecution
A prominent house church pastor in China's central Guizhou province is awaiting prosecution after being arrested and charged with "divulging state secrets" amid an ongoing crackdown on Christians in the country.

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Robert Jeffress Explains Support For Trump, Says Clinton Supports 'Greatest Assault On Women of All'
Pastor Robert Jeffress has explained why he continues to support Donald Trump in light of the growing number of allegations that he has sexually assaulted several women and suggested that Hillary Clinton, "supports the greatest assault on women of all" - abortion.

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Pastor Judah Smith on Pastoral Burnout and How to Overcome Spiritual Fatigue (Exclusive Interview)
As a pastor himself, Smith - who leads the multi-site City Church - is no stranger to burnout. In fact, his own experience with spiritual fatigue prompted him to write his latest book, HOW'S YOUR SOUL? Why Everything That Matters Starts With The Inside You.

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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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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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Through education and healthcare: ACTS bears witness to the Gospel in West Africa
Silicon Valley’s River of Life Christian Church, based in California, founded Africa Career Training School (ACTS ), which has built schools and clinics in Togo, Benin and other West African nations.
