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ChristianToday |
11:41pm PDT |
Christians in thick of China earthquake response |
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Summary: Christians were among the first to respond to the 79magnitude earthquake that brought terrible devastation and huge loss of life to Chinas southwestern Sichuan province on Monday |
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AgapePress |
4:55pm PDT |
Clinton wins large but symbolic victory in W.Va. |
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Summary:
CHARLESTON, W.V. (AP)- Hillary Rodham Clinton won a large but largely symbolic victory in the West Virginia primary Tuesday over Barack Obama, still the leader and closing in on the Democratic presidential nomination. The Associated Press made its call b |
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AgapePress |
3:54pm PDT |
Evangelism during Olympics in question |
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The son of Billy Graham has been preaching and meeting with government officials in China -- and he created somewhat of a storm in recent comments to Chinese press.
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ChristianPost |
3:32pm PDT |
Former NBA Star 'Unqualified' Over Religious Views in Mayoral Race |
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Summary: Kevin Johnson, the former Hall of Fame NBA All Star and current mayoral candidate for the City of Sacramento, has been slandered as unqualified for the job recently on the basis of his religious ... |
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ChristianPost |
2:42pm PDT |
Ga. Church Draws Worshippers with $500 Gas Raffle |
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Summary: SNELLVILLE, Ga. (AP) — So much for spaghetti suppers: The First Baptist Church of Snellville is fueling its membership drive with a sign in front of its sprawling campus proclaiming "Free ... |
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AgapePress |
1:57pm PDT |
West Virginia Democratic primary results |
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Summary:
WV primary results
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ChristianPost |
1:15pm PDT |
Christians Respond Promptly to China Earthquake |
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Summary: The world watched in horror Monday as a jolting 7.9 magnitude earthquake – the latest in a series of global natural disasters – wreaked havoc across China’s southwestern Sichuan ... |
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AgapePress |
1:10pm PDT |
Hagee apologizes to Roman Catholics |
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Summary:
John Hagee, an influential Texas televangelist who endorsed John McCain, apologized to Catholics Tuesday for his stinging criticism of the Roman Catholic Church and for having "emphasized the darkest chapters in the history of Catholic and Protestant rel |
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AgapePress |
12:51pm PDT |
Trial Delayed for Uyghur Christian in China |
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Summary:
DUBLIN, May 13 (Compass Direct News) ? Court officials in Kashgar, Xinjiang province may soon decide the fate of Uyghur Christian Alimjan Yimit, arrested on January 12 and accused of ?endangering national security.?
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AgapePress |
12:28pm PDT |
Indonesia: Islamists threaten to tear down church |
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Summary:
JAKARTA, May 6 (Compass Direct News) ? Muslim extremists and local government authorities last week threatened to tear down a church building under construction in North Sumatra even though church leaders met requirements of Indonesia?s draconian law on |
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ChristianPost |
12:23pm PDT |
Joel Osteen Maintains Homosexuality as Sin |
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Summary: Jay Bakker, a big supporter of a pro-gay group, met privately with Joel Osteen of Lakewood Church to talk about faith and sexuality issues and to ultimately gain the support of the ... |
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ChristianPost |
11:00am PDT |
Global Day of Prayer Unites 300 Million Christians |
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Summary: More than 300 million Christians in 210 countries united in prayer on Sunday for the Global Day of ... |
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AgapePress |
10:14am PDT |
North Korea: Former Security Agents Tall Of Inflitrating Christians |
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Summary:
BANGKOK, April 28 (Compass Direct News) ? Former police and security officers in North Korea told a U.S. government body that their superiors had instructed them to play the role of Christians and infiltrate ?underground? prayer meetings in order to incr |
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AgapePress |
10:08am PDT |
India: 'Anti-Conversion' Law Takes Effect In Fifth State |
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Summary:
NEW DELHI, April 28 (Compass Direct News) ? The Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Gujarat state has implemented an ?anti-conversion? law passed in 2003, increasing Christians? fears that it will open the door to false accusations by Hindu |
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AgapePress |
10:04am PDT |
India: Serious Charges Omitted In Attack On Pastor |
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NEW DELHI, April 29 (Compass Direct News) ? The Hindu nationalist government in Rajasthan state has closed a police investigation into a televised attack on pastor Walter Masih a year ago today after withdrawing the more serious charges against the accus |
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AgapePress |
10:00am PDT |
India: News Briefs |
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Summary:
Andhra Pradesh, April 30 (Compass Direct News) ? About 50 Hindutva (Hindu nationalist) extremists from the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh on April 15 beat two independent pastors in Devarakonda village, Nalgonda district, Andhra Pradesh.
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AgapePress |
9:42am PDT |
Indonesia: Islamists Threaten To Tear Down Church |
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Summary:
JAKARTA, May 6 (Compass Direct News) ? Muslim extremists and local government authorities last week threatened to tear down a church building under construction in North Sumatra even though church leaders met requirements of Indonesia?s draconian law on |
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ChristianPost |
9:42am PDT |
Survey: Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormons Differ Vastly from Born-Agains |
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Summary: Jehovah’s Witnesses and Mormons, groups that consider themselves Christians but are labeled by many as cults, differ vastly from the born-again population when it comes to core Christian doctrines, according to a new survey released ... |
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AgapePress |
9:40am PDT |
CHINA: Charges Shift Against Christian Bookstore Owner |
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Summary:
LOS ANGELES, May 2 (Compass Direct News) ? An advocacy organization reported this week that Chinese authorities now accuse a Beijing businessman of being a ?dangerous religious element? ? which a long-time friend dismissed as contrary to Christian bookst |
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AgapePress |
9:34am PDT |
NIGERIA: 'Blasphemy' Issue Surfaces In Legal Tensions |
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KANO, Nigeria, May 1 (Compass Direct News) ? Musa Yaro lifted his sonorous voice and read out a passage from Risalla, an Islamic publication, and then handed down his judgment: ?Whoever insults our prophet, Muhammad, must die. You, Abdullahi Umaru, havin |
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AgapePress |
8:54am PDT |
England claims 'right to die' |
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The government of England is giving "Right to Die" cards to its citizens.
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ChristianPost |
8:52am PDT |
Evolution Challenged in Maine School District |
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Summary: A school administrative director in Maine has come under attack and ridicule recently for his recent urging that evolution be dropped from the curriculum in ... |
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CTI Music |
8:13am PDT |
Behind the Idols (part one) |
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Summary: Three prominent 'American Idol' finalists share how they were able to live their faith behind the scenes of TV's blockbuster talent competition.
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CTI Music |
8:12am PDT |
'Catching Up With' … John Schlitt |
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Summary: The veteran singer/songwriter talks about life after Petra, which includes selling houses and releasing his third solo album.
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CTI Music |
8:12am PDT |
Latin Lovebirds |
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Summary: Jaci Velasquez and Salvador's Nic Gonzalez share how their relationship developed over time, and how their new season of marriage and parenting has had an effect on their outlook and creativity.
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AgapePress |
8:12am PDT |
Teens, culture & Christ |
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Summary:
The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention is providing an online forum for teenagers and young adults to share their faith and also to encourage others to make an impact on the culture for Christ.
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AgapePress |
7:50am PDT |
'Intimidation' of pastors at issue |
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Summary:
Reestablishing the right of pastors to speak on political issues ? including endorsing and opposing candidates on biblical grounds ? is the goal of the Alliance Defense Fund's new "Pulpit Initiative."
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ChristianPost |
6:54am PDT |
Shallow Preaching, Cultural Adaptability Behind Baptist Decline, Says Leader |
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Summary: Weak preaching and cultural adaptability are just two of many reasons Southern Baptists give to explain the decline of membership and ... |
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AgapePress |
6:38am PDT |
Faith -- an anti-drug factor |
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Dr. Bill Meier with Focus on the Family says a recent report on marijuana abuse and its effects emphasizes the critical importance of faith in young people's lives.
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ChristianToday |
6:30am PDT |
Franklin Graham preaches to 12000 in mainland China |
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Summary: Franklin Graham preached to some 12000 people in mainland China on Sunday at the largest church in the country |
