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03/14/2013Tim Tebow, Willie Robertson Headline Wildfire Men's Conference at Liberty University
NFL player Tim Tebow and reality television star Willie Robertson were just two of the well-known names to headline the Wildfire Conference for Men, held at Liberty University's Vines Center in Lynchburg, Va., this past weekend.
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Kirk Cameron Inspires a Series of Historical, Christian Tours
Through his documentary "Monumental," actor and well-known evangelical role model Kirk Cameron has inspired a series of east coast tours with stops in many of the places seen in the film.
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03/14/2013Viral Photo Shows Pope Francis' Dedication to the Poor, Vulnerable
A viral photo of the newly elected Pope Francis shows the Argentinian cardinal's humble lifestyle of servitude, and highlights his already legendary dedication to serving those who are most vulnerable in society.
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Colo. Republicans Vow to Contest Civil Unions Bill Lacking Religious Exemptions
Colorado's Republican lawmakers are vowing to contest a recent bill that legalizes civil unions among same-sex couples in the state, arguing that it does not provide religious exemptions and therefore violates the religious freedom of both individuals and organizations opposed to same-sex unions.
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03/13/2013Rob Bell Discusses Life's Depth, God's Divine Pull at Book Event
To usher in the release of his new book What We Talk About When We Talk About God, Rob Bell spoke at a live streaming event at Brooklyn's PowerHouse Arena in New York City Tuesday evening.
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Thousands of Religious Leaders Join Newtown Clergy in Supporting Gun Control Legislation
More than 4,000 clergy members across the U.S. have joined clergy in Newtown, Conn., in signing a letter urging the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee to enact greater gun control measures, primarily an assault weapons ban.
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03/12/2013Laura Bush: Some GOP Candidates 'Frightened' Women in 2012 Election
In a recent interview, former first lady Laura Bush spoke on the GOP party's 2012 election cycle, arguing that although she does not believe Republicans should distance themselves from social issues such as same-sex marriage and abortion, she does believe that there were candidates who "frightened some women."
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03/12/2013Bishop Eddie Long's Christian Academy to Close; Cites Low Enrollment
Bishop Eddie Long's New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, which was previously plagued by allegations of sexual misconduct and financial improprieties, recently announced that it will be closing its Christian Academy at the end of the school year due to a poor economy and low enrollment.
- 03/12/2013
Mark Burnett's 'The Bible' Facebook Game Launched
In the wake of record-breaking ratings, the History Channel's "The Bible" miniseries is being incorporated into a digital game thanks to Lightside Games, and will be available on Facebook, iPhone, and iPad.
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03/12/2013'The Bible' Is Most Watched TV Program for Second Consecutive Week
The History Channel's "The Bible" miniseries once again raked in the ratings this past weekend, drawing in 10.8 million total viewers for its second episode, thus making it the most popular program in all of television on Sunday night.
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03/12/2013Ben Carson: I'll Talk About 'Upside Down' Healthcare at CPAC
Dr. Ben Carson, a pediatric neurosurgeon who made a big splash with his politically incorrect speech at the National Prayer Breakfast in February, gave an interview recently where he gave clues to what he would say in his upcoming speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), which will take place in Washington, D.C., from March 14-16.
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03/11/2013Tim Tebow to Liberty Students: Above All Else, Serve God
NFL quarterback Tim Tebow's recent convocation speech at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va., which attracted nearly 10,000 students, centered around the importance of fulfilling one's personal goals while striving to be a servant to God.
- 03/09/2013
16-Year-Old Bangladeshi Girl Works With World Vision to End Child Marriage
Ahead of International Women's Day on Friday, Christian relief organization World Vision hosted Humaiya Akhter, a 16-year-old girl from Bangladesh, at a United Nations event in New York City addressing child marriage.
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03/08/2013Students Describe Tim Tebow as 'Role Model' After Liberty University Speech
Tim Tebow's highly-anticipated convocation speech at Liberty University on Friday has been described by students as "inspirational" and "amazing," with many taking to Twitter to express their excitement at witnessing the evangelical NFL player speak at their school.
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03/08/2013Rob Bell Clarifies: I Was Not Forced Out From Mars Hill
In a recent interview, former church leader Rob Bell sought to clarify the reason why, in late 2011, he left Mars Hill Bible Church in Grandville, Mich., arguing that he was not driven out by his congregation over his controversial book Love Wins. Rather, he and his wife felt they had a new spiritual calling awaiting them in California.


