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Christian Converts in Iran Sentenced to 80 Lashes for Drinking Communion Wine
Three Christian converts in Iran are appealing their sentences after they were charged earlier this month with "acting against national security" and consuming alcohol during Holy Communion.

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Glenn Beck Sparks Controversy after Saying Hillary Clinton is 'Moral, Ethical' Choice For President
Conservative radio host Glenn Beck has come under fire after urging his followers to abandon support of Republican nominee Donald Trump and instead vote for Hillary Clinton, as she can "still be fought' if elected.

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'God's Not Dead' Actress Melissa Joan Hart Backs Gary Johnson: 'Donald Trump Is Not The Christian Choice'
"God's Not Dead" actress Melissa Joan Hart has said that while Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump may have the backing of many evangelical leaders, she doesn't believe he is the "Christian" choice.

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Are Natural Disasters Like Hurricane Matthew An Instrument of God's Judgement? Billy Graham Weighs In
Evangelist Billy Graham has offered up a reminder that God can sometimes uses natural disasters, such as Hurricane Matthew, to speak to us "just as He can use other difficulties and tragedies to turn our hearts toward Him."

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Chinese Church Refuses to Pledge Loyalty To Communist Gov't Despite New Laws: 'Jesus Christ is My Only Belief'
Christians in China have said they will refuse to pledge loyalty to the Communist Party as President Xi Jinping prepares to launch a nationwide crackdown on Christianity.

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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.
