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Franklin Graham Urges Parents to Defend Religious Freedom After School Forces Student to Study Islam, Say 'There is No God but Allah'
The Rev. Franklin Graham is urging parents to vigilantly defend religious freedom after a Maryland public high school forced a 16-year-old student to take classes that promoted Islam over Christianity and acknowledge the Muslim prophet Mohammed as her spiritual leader.

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Minnesota Elementary School Bans Christmas, Thanksgiving, Valentine's Day Celebrations In Attempt To Be More 'Inclusive'
An elementary school in St. Paul, Minnesota has announced it has banned all major holidays, including Christmas, Valentine's Day, and Thanksgiving, in an attempt to be more "inclusive" of all religions and people groups.

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Justin Bieber Continues to Live Out Christian Faith, Shares 'Jesus Calling' Devotional With Fans
Pop singer Justin Bieber continues to live out his Christian faith, recently taking to social media to encourage his fans to read the popular devotional Jesus Calling.
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Mark and Grace Driscoll Announce Church Plant in Phoenix, Arizona: 'We Are Excited About the Future'
Pastor Mark Driscoll has announced he is officially launching a new church in Phoenix, Arizona, just over a year after resigning from Mars Hill Church in Seattle following accusations of plagiarism, bullying, and an unhealthy ego.

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Prominent LGBT Activist Defends Christian Bakers Who Refused to Make 'Support Gay Marriage' Cake
A leader in the LGBT community has reversed his stance regarding an embattled bakery in Northern Ireland that was found guilty of discrimination last year for refusing to make a cake that included a message supporting same-sex marriage.

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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.
