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Pornography a 'Public Health Hazard,' Creates a 'Sexually Toxic Environment,' According to Legislation Signed By Utah Gov.
In an unprecedented move, Utah Gov. Gary R. Herbert is expected to sign two measures declaring pornography a "public health hazard" and promise to combat the "sexually toxic environment" it creates.

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Pastor's Wife Dies After Being Buried Alive By Church Demolition Workers In China: 'This Was a Cruel, Murderous Act'
The wife of a Christian pastor in China's central Henan province suffocated to death after two government workers buried her underground because she attempted to prevent the destruction of a local church.

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Christian Girl Murdered By Islamic Extremists Because She Refused To Deny Christ Called a 'Martyr' by Pope Francis
A Syrian Christian woman killed by Muslim extremists because she refused to renounce her faith has been described as a "martyr" by Pope Francis.

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Donald Trump Comes Under Fire From Evangelical Community After Revealing 'Favorite Verse' Is 'Eye for an Eye'
Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump is once again coming under fire from many in the Evangelical community after revealing his favorite Bible verse is "an eye for an eye."

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Billy Graham Called North Korean dictator Kim II Sung 'God who Rules Human World,' Claims State Newspaper
To honor the 104th anniversary of the birth of North Korean founder Kim Il Sung, a state newspaper has claimed that American evangelist Billy Graham once referred to the dictator as "God" who "rules the human world."

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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.
