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09/07/2012DNC: Christian Leaders Comment on Night 'Dems Booed God'
Perhaps the most memorable moment of the Democratic National Convention for some Christians and conservatives will be the night "God was booed" and Jerusalem became a party platform afterthought, say some political observers, including Christian pastors and leaders.
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09/06/2012Filmmakers Launch Religious Freedom Campaign With 'Last Ounce of Courage'
Producers of a fictional movie about a mayor fighting a religious freedom battle in his own small town that mirrors the real-life culture wars in the U.S. have launched a social media campaign in hopes of starting a movement in support of liberty.
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09/06/2012Open Doors USA President Carl Moeller Leaves Persecution Watchdog Ministry
After nine years at the helm, Carl Moeller is stepping down as president and CEO of Open Doors USA, an international ministry based in Southern California that supports persecuted Christians in the most oppressive countries in the world.
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09/05/2012NJ Pastor to Live Poll Church During Sermon Series on Politics
Tim Lucas, lead pastor of Liquid Church in New Jersey, hopes to elevate political discourse during the election season by not only talking about politics during Sunday worship services in September but leading live polling on hot button issues via text messaging.
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'2016: Obama's America' Co-Producer Wants AP to Apologize for Fact Check Story
Filmmaker Dinesh D'Souza is suggesting that The Associated Press, a not-for-profit cooperative newswire service owned by 1,500 U.S. newspapers, apologize for a fact check story on his movie, "2016: Obama's America."
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09/01/2012Ruling: Christian After-School Club in Minneapolis Has 1st Amendment Right to Meet
A federal appeals court ruled that a Minneapolis school district engaged in viewpoint discrimination when it removed the Good News Club, sponsored by Child Evangelism Fellowship, from the after-school program. Minneapolis Special School District No. 1 must reinstate the club.
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09/01/2012Franklin Graham Answers Call From South Sudan to Host Crusade
Evangelist Franklin Graham has agreed to hold an evangelistic event in South Sudan next month, answering a plea from churches in the violence-ridden region who believe that their only hope for their new country is a spiritual revival.
20 comments - 08/31/2012
Harvest America Estimates 272,000 Attended Christian Outreach Event
Leaders at the Harvest Crusades estimate that 272,000 people attended the ministry's first-of-its-kind evangelistic event last Sunday that included those inside a nearly full baseball stadium in Southern California and others watching a live webcast feed at more than 2,400 host locations throughout the U.S.
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08/31/2012Are Christian Media Avoiding '2016: Obama's America?'
The filmmakers of "2016: Obama's America" are questioning why some Christian media and even some Christian leaders are reluctant to give movie reviews or place ads of their documentary-style film. Although not financed by any political group, the movie critically questions President Obama's worldview and paints a dire future under a second-term should he be re-elected.
135 comments - 08/30/2012
Mark Driscoll: 'Most Christians Stink at Evangelism'
Mars Hill Church Pastor Mark Driscoll had some harsh words about "most Christians" when it comes to their ability to evangelize. "Most churches stink at evangelism. Most ministries stink at evangelism. Most Christians stink at evangelism."
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Christian Groups Measure Gay Factor at Schools With 'Anti-Bullying Policy Yardstick'
The Christian organization Focus on the Family is partnering with a religious freedom legal team to make sure public school policies on bullying include protection for all students and do not only address those who are favored by activist groups advancing a homosexual agenda.
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08/29/2012Pastor Embraces Hollywood Entertainment Industry; Launches Artists Resource Center
Microphone in hand, Touré Roberts is at ease as he introduces each short film at his first film festival at the movie theater inside the Sherman Oaks Galleria. He invites selected filmmakers and actors to chat with him and tell the audience about their projects after each screening. On a recent summer evening, it's easy to see that this young pastor of a large church in Los Angeles is passionate about making a difference in Hollywood.
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08/28/2012'2016: Obama's America' Movie Stuns Hollywood?
After another high-money earning weekend for the movie "2016: Obama's America," author and filmmaker Dinesh D'Souza promises to expand to about 1,600 theaters by next weekend. Uncomplimentary movie reviews by liberal columnists telling moviegoers to stay away from the film have not deterred the film's success so far.
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08/27/2012Harvest America: Christians Celebrate Changed Lives at History-Making Event
Perhaps reflecting the mood near the end of the event, an Internet technician for Harvest America was so excited during the invitation by evangelist Greg Laurie to make a commitment to Jesus he jumped out of his chair in the press box during the mega evangelistic endeavor webcast live from Angels Stadium in Southern California to more than 2,200 host locations Sunday.
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08/25/2012Harvest America With Greg Laurie: Largest US Evangelistic Event Ever?
Evangelist Greg Laurie opens up his two-day Harvest Crusades event at Angels Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., starting Saturday with the subject "How to find personal happiness." On Sunday, during his biggest Christian outreach event ever, Harvest America, the title of his message will be "Is it possible to change our lives?"
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