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Israel-Gaza Ceasefire Ends with Palestinian Rocket Fire
A five-hour ceasefire between Israel and Gaza ended today when the Hamas launched rockets over the Israeli border. Both sides had agreed to the lull in fighting in order for Palestinian civilians...Thursday, July 17, 2014
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Healthy Baby Girl Born 23 Weeks after Mother Declared Brain-Dead
A baby in Alaska defied science when she was born healthy at 35 weeks to a brain-dead woman.Wednesday, July 16, 2014
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Son of Dead Sea Scrolls Scholar Faces Jail Time for Impersonating Father's Critic
The son of a Dead Sea Scrolls scholar will serve jail time for impersonating his father’s critics online.Wednesday, July 16, 2014
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Archbishop Justin Welby, Faith Leaders Voice Assisted Dying Bill Opposition
A group of over twenty British church leaders have joined together in opposition of Lord Falconer’s Assisted Dying Bill; Archbishop Justin Welby is included among those speaking out against the...Wednesday, July 16, 2014
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Five Kidnap Victims, Including Two Nuns, Released by ISIS Unharmed
Five people, including two nuns, who were kidnapped by ISIS have been released unharmed; the militants did not demand ransom money for their return.Wednesday, July 16, 2014
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Israel Resumes Bombing Campaign after Hamas Rejects Ceasefire Proposal
Violence in Israel and Gaza paused briefly yesterday when Israel agreed to Egypt’s proposal for a ceasefire. After Hamas rejected the ceasefire proposal, Israel’s bombing campaign continues today.Wednesday, July 16, 2014
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Christian Charities Step Up to Serve Border Crisis Refugees
While the government decides what to do about the border crisis, thousands of children are being detained. Christian charities and churches have now stepped in to tend to the needs of those...Tuesday, July 15, 2014
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Alabama Megachurch Opens Bowling Alley and Climbing Wall
A megachurch in Alabama added an entertainment complex to its building, including a 12-lane bowling alley, climbing wall, basketball court, fitness center, and arcade.Tuesday, July 15, 2014
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Afghanistan: Car Bomb Kills at Least 38
A car bomb killed at least 38 people in Afghanistan on Tuesday reports CNN; 30 more sustained injuries.Tuesday, July 15, 2014
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Vote Allows Female Bishops in Church of England
For the first time in history, women will be allowed to serve as bishops in the Church of England. The decision by the General Synod overturns generations of traditional rules discriminating...Monday, July 14, 2014
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Church of England Clergy Permitted to Dress Down under New Rules
Church of England clergy members are now permitted to “dress down” at services reports Christian Today. The former rules regarding robes and vestments were loosened to adhere to shifting culture.Monday, July 14, 2014
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Israel-Gaza Violence Continues as Citizens Flee
The Israel-Gaza conflict has now continued for one week. Thousands of people have fled the region in pursuit of safety as rocket fire comes from both sides.Monday, July 14, 2014
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Ridley Scott Planning 'David' Movie to Follow 'Exodus'
Ridley Scott’s “Exodus: Gods and Kings” will not hit theatres until December, but the director is already planning his next Bible-based movie.Monday, July 14, 2014
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Christians Flee Iraq for Safety
As militants tear through Iraq, Christians are being forced out of their homes to escape the violence.Friday, July 11, 2014
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Anti-Female Genital Mutilation Activist Urges Church Leaders to Help Stop Abuse
A anti-female genital mutilation (FGM) activist is urging church leaders to get involved in the fight to stop abuse of young girls.Friday, July 11, 2014
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Ukraine: Pro-Russian Insurgents Take Over Christian University
A Christian university in Ukraine has been taken over by pro-Russian insurgents; Donetsk Christian University is now being used to house militants; several other public buildings in the city have...Friday, July 11, 2014
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Americans Must 'Open Our Hearts' to Immigrant Children
Conservative television and radio host Glenn Beck has pledged to help the immigrant children who are in the center of political controversy.Friday, July 11, 2014
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Maryland Elected Official Willing to Go to Jail for Right to Pray Before Meetings
A Maryland county commissioner has declared she is willing to go to jail if it means standing by her faith.Thursday, July 10, 2014