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05/19/2011Christian VP Chosen for Muslim Brotherhood's Party
A party formed by the Muslim Brotherhood to run in Egypt’s next parliamentary elections has chosen a Coptic intellectual as its vice president, in an effort to broaden its appeal.
Tags Islam Persecution - 05/19/2011
Prayer Request for Osama bin Laden Ruffles Feathers in Florida Church
A devout Catholic in Florida has angered members of his congregation by asking that they pray for Osama bin Laden in their next Mass. Henry Borja’s request has been granted by Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in West Palm Beach, Fla.
Tags Osama bin Laden - 05/18/2011
Brad Pitt: My Religious Upbringing Was 'Stifling'
Hollywood actor Brad Pitt says his upbringing in a religious family was "very stifling"
- 05/18/2011
Can You Live Without Facebook?
One Florida pastor wants his flock to "fast" from Facebook once a week to help them focus on their “more significant relationships.”
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05/17/2011Iraq: Christian Man Held for Ransom is Found Dead
A Christian man kidnapped by insurgents and held to ransom for $100,000 has been found dead. The body of Ashur Issa Yaqub was found by police in Kirkuk
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05/17/2011Post-Election Violence in Nigeria Killed 800, Says Human Rights Group
Riots in the weeks following last month’s presidential election killed at least 800 people, according to an international human rights group.
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05/16/2011Evangelist Billy Graham Back Home After Stay in Hospital
Billy Graham has returned to his home in Montreat, N.C., after being treated for pneumonia at a hospital. Graham thanked staff at Mission Hospital for their care after being released Sunday.
Tags Grahams - 05/16/2011
Swiss Vote Against Ban on Assisted Suicide
Voters in the Swiss city of Zurich have voted overwhelmingly against proposals to ban assisted suicide and so-called “suicide tourism” in a referendum on Sunday.
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05/13/2011Malaysia's Premier Meets Christian Leaders After Plot Accusations
Malaysian Premier Najib Razak moved to defuse tensions between Christians and Muslims by meeting with Christian leaders on Thursday.
Tags Islam - 05/13/2011
Canadian Sports Announcer Dumped After Pro-Traditional Marriage Tweets
An anchor for one of Canada’s leading sports broadcasters was fired after tweeting in support of traditional marriage.
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05/12/2011Fears of 'Grave Future' for Egypt's Christians
After violent clashes in Cairo that left at least four Christians dead and churches ablaze, a human rights organization is warning of a “grave future” for Egypt’s Christians unless the government takes immediate action.
Tags Islam Persecution - 05/12/2011
Billy Graham Admitted to Hospital for Pneumonia
The "pastor of presidents" and world renowned evangelist Billy Graham was admitted to the hospital Wednesday morning for pneumonia and pulmonary treatment.
Tags Grahams - 05/11/2011
Counter-Protesters Meet Westboro Church Picketers Head On
After years of vile tirades outside the funerals of fallen soldiers and other uncalled for pickets, Americans are getting their own back on some of the nation’s most disliked people.
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05/11/2011PCUSA Votes to Allow Openly Gay Clergy
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has become the fourth Protestant denomination in the U.S. to allow the ordination of gay and lesbian clergy. It follows a majority vote by the 173 presbyteries (district governing bodies) on Tuesday to change the body’s constitution
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05/10/2011Mass for Osama bin Laden?
A church near Dublin, Ireland, was left red faced this week after an announcement for a Mass dedicated to Osama bin Laden was mistakenly sent out in its parish newsletter.
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