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  • Christian Groups to Help Clean Up Fay's Mess in Florida

    By Jennifer Riley

    Christian groups are preparing for post-Fay relief work in Florida after the tropical storm downgraded to tropical depression and left the state for other Gulf Coast cities on Saturday.

    Aug 24, 2008 | Comments 0
  • Interactive AIDS Exhibit Strengthens Grassroots Movements

    By Eric Young

    Hundreds in the Los Angeles area this week will take the opportunity to walk in the steps of a child living in an AIDS-affected community in Africa through a nationally touring interactive exhibit.

    Aug 12, 2008 | Comments 0
  • Christian Groups, Federal Aid Assist Dolly Victims

    By Audrey Barrick

    After a week of damage assessments across Hurricane Dolly-affected areas, the White House approved on Thursday federal money to help residents rebuild their lives. The approval was made days after Christian aid groups moved in to provide relief.

    Aug 01, 2008 | Comments 1
  • Franklin Graham Visits North Korea as 'Minister of Christ'

    By Michelle A. Vu

    Franklin Graham arrived in North Korea on Thursday for a historic four-day visit to meet with high-level government officials, visit relief projects and preach at a newly constructed church in the capital city of Pyongyang.

    Aug 01, 2008 | Comments 1
  • Prosperity of Televangelist's Friends, Family Raises Flags

    By Eric Gorski

    While Copeland insists that his ministry complies with the law, independent tax experts who reviewed information obtained by the AP through interviews, church documents and public records have their doubts.

    Jul 27, 2008 | Comments 3
  • NFL Draft Pick Promotes Christian Charity in Liberia

    By Michelle A. Vu

    Newly drafted Washington Redskins receiver Malcolm Kelly returned this week from his first trip to Liberia as an official promoter of the Christian charity Mercy Ships.

    Jul 14, 2008 | Comments 1
  • Sir John Templeton, Religion and Science Philanthropist, Dies

    By Katherine T. Phan

    Sir John M. Templeton, the legendary global investor and billionaire philanthropist who gave away hundreds of millions of dollars toward efforts that shed light on the relationship between religion and science, died Tuesday in the Nassau, Bahamas, of pneumonia. He was 95.

    Jul 09, 2008 | Comments 5
  • Man's $2.1 Million Lunch with Warren Buffet Benefits Church-Run Charity

    By Lawrence Jones

    Glide Foundation, a charity that offers food and assistance to low-income residents in San Francisco’s Tenderloin district, was recently informed that it will receive $2.1 million in proceeds from an auction bid for lunch with Warren Buffet.

    Jul 09, 2008 | Comments 2
  • Religious Giving Breaks $100 Billion Mark in 2007

    By Elena Garcia

    Giving to religious organizations and congregations hit a record of $100 billion in 2007, according to a recent report by Giving USA Foundation.

    Jul 04, 2008 | Comments 1
  • Obama Advised to Avoid 'Failure' of Past Faith-Based Program

    By Jennifer Riley

    A leading progressive Christian leader warned Barack Obama of the “failure” of the faith-based program under President Bush which he hopes the Democratic presidential candidate will avoid if elected to the White House.

    Jul 03, 2008 | Comments 2
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