- 10/10/2012
Lakewood Church's Pastor Marcos Witt Returns Home After Accident, Thankful for Prayers
Marcos Witt has announced that he is leaving hospital and is on the way home after a serious boat accident. He took to his Twitter account to give thanks for the prayers he had received from friends and fans.
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10/09/2012Brazilian Pastor Urges NJ Women to Take Lead in Combating Sexual Immorality: 'Women Don't Need to Be Sexy to Be Beautiful'
Pastor Sarah Sheeva, who is a prominent speaker promoting abstinence in Brazil, held a women's only service in Kearny, New Jersey recently where she appealed for a return to a more conservative way of life to combat current day sexual immorality.
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10/04/2012Latin Grammy Awards 2012: List of Christian Nominees (Photos)
The nominees for the 2012 Latin Grammy Awards were announced recently, and included a number of internationally recognized Latin American Christian singers.
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09/29/2012'How to Get Rid of Jerks': Brazilian Pastor to Promote Abstinence in NJ
A self-confessed "ex-nymphomaniac" Brazilian pastor and missionary from the International Cell Church is preparing to preach about how women can avoid attracting "jerks" in their lives. The controversial subject will be taught alongside teachings on sexuality and sanctification in New Jersey in October.
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09/28/2012'Fio Dental Bikini Look' Transitioning to 'Evangelical Fashion' in Brazil?
The hugely expanding evangelical population in Brazil has been praised as being a major factor in a change of look being seen among the country's women. Brazilian women have in the past often been stereotyped as being overly-sexualized, wearing fio dental bikinis, but the nation is currently undergoing a drastic change in its image, according to new reports coming out from the country.
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09/28/2012Abortion Legalized in Uruguay as Congress Approves Controversial Bill
Uruguay's Congress has approved a bill to decriminalize abortion during the first trimester of a woman's pregnancy. The measure was approved by 50 votes to 49 late Tuesday after 14 hours of intense debate.
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09/27/2012Brazilian Evangelical Alliance Preparing for Iberto-American Christian Forum
The executive director of the Brazilian Evangelical Alliance (ACEB) has expressed his high expectations for the Ibero-American Forum of Evangelical Dialogue (FIDE), which is looking to propose discussion and prayer on common issues affecting Latin America.
- 09/22/2012
Hugo Chavez Approves Construction of Israeli Villages in Venezuela
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has recently approved the construction of a number of Israeli-style moshav or cooperate villages, in the country, Israel Today has reported.
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09/22/2012'Virgins Wanted': Brazilian Puts Her Virginity Up for Auction in New Documentary, Sparking Outrage
A 20-year-old woman from Southern Brazil has sparked a wave of criticism by auctioning off her "first sexual experience" to the highest bidder as part of a documentary. The stunt has generated outrage in Brazil, however, bids have already reached $1 million.
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09/19/2012UFC 152: Vitor Belfort vs Jon Jones - Fight Between Christians Sees Fighters Compliment One Another
The UFC 152 fight between Vitor Belfort and Jon Jones will take place this Saturday, and the fight is already standing out from other similar fights for the fact that both fighters have expressed great respect for one another for being Christian.
5 comments - 09/15/2012
Middle East Protests Over 'Innocence of Muslims' Film Spread, Pope Calls for Religious Freedom
Pope Benedict XVI has called for religious freedom to be respected throughout the Middle East Saturday, during his visit to Lebanon. The pope's visit takes place amid the latest wave of protests across the region against the "Innocence of Muslims" amateur film, which has been said to be offensive to Islam.
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09/15/2012Chicago Teachers Strike 2012 Hits Latino Communities Hard
Thousands of teachers at Chicago's public schools took part in strike efforts earlier this week, after failing to reach an agreement with the school board over teacher evaluations as well as other issues.
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09/15/2012Indian Guru Leads Mass Meditation Against Violence and Stress in Argentina, Sparks Controversy
An Indian spiritual leader has drawn thousands to meditate together and stand against violence and stress in Buenos Aires, last weekend, sparking a debate over spirituality in the capital of Argentina.
- 09/15/2012
'Lula is God' Comment by Brazilian Gay Activist Senator Sparks Reaction From Evangelicals
A longstanding advocate of LGBT rights in Brazil, Senator Marta Suplicy, has sparked backlash from evangelical Christians after her statement that Lula, the former president, is "god."
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Youcef Nadarkhani's Release Hailed by US Religious Freedom Commission, Iranian Pastor Thanks Supporters
The U.S. Commission of International Religious Freedom has hailed the recent release of Christian Iranian pastor Youcef Nadarkhani on Saturday.
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