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A damaged crucifix overlooks the scene of a bomb explosion at St. Theresa Catholic Church at Madalla, Suleja, just outside Nigeria's capital Abuja, December 25, 2011. Five bombs exploded on Christmas Day at churches in Nigeria.
Open Doors CEO: Gospel Gaining Unprecedented Ground in Persecuted Countries
Persecution watchdog Open Doors USA has released its annual "World Watch List," which rates countries based on the level of religious persecution it inflicts on Christian believers. CEO Carl Moeller tells The Christian Post that, despite the situation for persecuted Christians, the Gospel has been gaining ground.
Rick Santorum
Analysis: Can Santorum Unite the Evangelical Vote?
After Rick Santorum's surprising showing in Tuesday's Iowa caucus, evangelicals are reassessing the role they can play in the Republican presidential nomination process.
passion youth
Passion 2012 Closes With Spiritual Call to Arms for College Youths
One of the year's biggest youth evangelism events ended today when Passion 2012 closed its 4-day conference at Atlanta's Georgia Dome. Louie Giglio, the movement's founder, urged the audience of 42,000 college students to advance the Gospel of Christ in all that they do.
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CHURCH & MINISTRIES
Chuck Smith: Jesus Movement Founder Not Afraid of Anything
Calvary Chapel movement founder Chuck Smith, who also was a key figure during the nation’s “Jesus people” era that began more than 40 years ago, shared much of his life’s story in a rare interview with evangelist Greg Laurie Thursday evening.
Francis Chan: Making Disciples Is Solution to Human Trafficking
Francis Chan, bestselling author of Crazy Love and founding pastor of Cornerstone Church in Simi Valley, Calif., says Christians can't take the issue of human trafficking lightly, and throwing a few dollars at the problem won't solve it.
 
U.S.
Hawaiian Churches Denied Request to Block Same-Sex Civil Unions
Two churches in Hawaii were denied a petition for a restraining order to block a new state law that would allow same-sex couples to enter into civil unions.
World's First 'Inter-Religious' University Concludes First Semester
A Southern California academic institution that prides itself on being “the world’s first inter-religious university” has completed its first semester since opening its door.
 
WORLD
Jesus Film Project to Take Over the World With 865 More Languages
Although the Jesus Film Project has been around for over 30 years, the organization has made a new goal to expand its reach to millions more by creating 865 translations.
'Water Sunday' Project Seeks Help Turning 'Rivers of Death' Into 'Rivers of Life'
Water Missions International has launched its "Water Sunday" project, which encourages churches from across the United States to educate their congregations about the 884 million people around the world lacking access to clean water – and the 1.4 million children who die each year as a result of this crisis.
 
POLITICS
Some Christian Leaders to Skip Meeting on GOP Race
A host of prominent Christian leaders, many of whom attended a similar gathering in August at the home of wealthy Texan Paul Pressler, have been summoned once again next weekend to discuss the future of the GOP presidential race and whom they may support. The only problem – several on the invite list are not attending.
Conservative Leaders See Signs of a Matured, Engaged Evangelical Electorate
The results of the Iowa caucuses show that evangelical voters are paying close attention to "values issues" and not being swayed by “Christian talk” as they select a 2012 Republican nominee, Christian conservative leaders observed.
 
ENTERTAINMENT
Queen Latifah, Dolly Parton Participate in National Choir Day
Hollywood's Queen Latifah and Dolly Parton are helping to sing the praises of church choirs everywhere with this weekend's National Choir Appreciation Sunday.
Celebrity Marriages: When 'Till Death Do Us Part' Lasts Only a Few Days
Sinead O'Connor is apparently the latest celebrity to get hitched only to ditch her spouse within record time, after the Irish singer's marriage to a therapist lasted a mere 16 days. The controversial singer, made popular in the 90s with the Prince cover song "Nothing Compares 2 U," joins the ranks of Kim Kardashian, Britney Spears, Dennis Hopper, and dozens of other celebrities who have bailed on their marriages before "death do us part."
 
LIVING
Christians Join Daniel-Style Fast for the New Year
Author and nutrition expert Kristen Feola is launching a three-week fast this Sunday. Hundreds will be joining her in giving up meat, dairy and sugar, among other foods.
 
TECH & BIZ
Samsung Galaxy Nexus Coming to Sprint
The Samsung Galaxy Nexus smartphone could be coming to Sprint in the near future, according to an ad leaked onto CNet this week.
 
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