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LifeWay Removes Jen Hatmaker’s Books from the Shelf Over LGBT Stance
LifeWay Christian Resources has decided to pull Jen Hatmaker's books from the shelf after she expressed her approval for LGBT lifestyle and gay marriage.

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Ancient Papyrus Discovered In Israel Confirms Jews’ Claim To Temple Mount: ‘UNESCO Received Letter from the Past’
Israel announced the discovery of an ancient papyrus fragment with Hebrew text that proves the Jews’ claim to the Holy City.

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Philippine Pres. Duterte: ‘God Told Me To Stop Cursing’
Rodrigo Duterte, the tough-talking president of the Philippines, said on Thursday that God talked to him and told him to stop cursing.

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Pro-Abortion Activists Oppose Texas’ Proposed Law To Cremate or Bury Aborted Fetuses
Pro-abortion activists flocked outside the office of the state Health and Human Services Commission to oppose the state’s proposed rule requiring abortion providers to bury or cremate aborted fetal parts.

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Canadian Pastor Sentenced to Life Imprisonment In North Korea Hospitalized Due to Deteriorating Health
A Canadian pastor who was arrested in North Korea last year for allegedly plotting to overthrow the state has been hospitalized because of poor health.

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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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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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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.
