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  Sep 17, 2015

  'Return to the Hiding Place' Actor Jonathan Rhys-Davies Speaks Out Christian Persecution Amid Release of Corrie ten Boom Film

  "Return to the Hiding Place," the thrilling story of Dutch Christian watchmaker Corrie ten Boom and how she risked life and limb to protect Jews from Nazis soldiers, became available for widespread distribution via DVD and iTunes Tuesday. The film, which features Hollywood veteran Jonathan Rhys-Davies ("Lord of the Rings," "Raiders of the Lost Ark"), is a sequel to "The Hiding Place," which was presented by Billy Graham in 1975.

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  Sep 15, 2015

  Ben Carson Turns the Other Cheek After Donald Trump Attacks: 'You Have to Be Humble'

  Even though Dr. Ben Carson was hammered repeatedly by Donald Trump this weekend, he's been turning the other cheek during interviews, refusing to hit back.

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  Sep 12, 2015

  Stephen Colbert Bonds With Joe Biden Over Faith, 'Late Show' Host Talks About God

  Comedian Stephen Colbert, the new host of CBS talk show "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," interviewed Vice President Joe Biden Thursday night and the two men bonded over their faith in God and loss of loved ones. Colbert, despite poking fun at the Church occasionally, has always been open about his belief in God and Christian duty to serve others.

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  Sep 11, 2015

  Florida Man Charged With Plotting Terror Attack on 9/11 Anniversary

  On the 14th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks a man was allegedly planning to set off a bomb at a memorial event. Fortunately, FBI agents were able to apprehend the suspect early Thursday morning before he caused any damage. Joshua Ryne Goldberg, 20, of Orange Park, Florida, is now facing up to 20 years behind bars for the alleged plot to bomb the Kansas City Stair Climb in Kansas City, Missouri.

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  Sep 11, 2015

  Trump Questions Depth of Ben Carson's Christian Faith: Not a 'Great Religious Figure,' 'Not Going to Find So Much'

  In the latest back and forth exchange between the two Republican presidential frontrunners, Ben Carson and Donald Trump, Trump argued Carson's faith is shallow.

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  Sep 10, 2015

  Tim Tebow Returns to ESPN as an Analyst After Being Cut by Philadelphia Eagles

  After Tim Tebow was cut by the Philadelphia Eagles Saturday, it was announced Wednesday that the Christian quarterback will be heading back to ESPN as an analyst for "SEC Nation," which covers college football. The move by the Eagles came as a surprise to the NFL player's fans, who saw Tebow make significant improvement since he led the Broncos to the playoffs in 2011, and had solid performances as a backup quarterback in the pre-season this year.

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  Sep 9, 2015

  US Demands Release of Christian Lawyer Held Captive in China

  The U.S. government has demanded that China release Christian lawyer Zhang Kai, along with other pastors and churchgoers who've been imprisoned by the Communist regime since last month, according to reports. Zhang was arrested two weeks ago for advising Christian churches not to remove crosses from their roofs as ordered by the Chinese government.

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  Sep 8, 2015

  Ben Carson Modifies Position on Kentucky Clerk, Now Says Gov't Should Accommodate Religious Beliefs

  Ben Carson modified his position on Kim Davis, the Kentucky clerk jailed for refusing to issue marriage licenses to gay couples, and now says the government has a responsibility to accommodate her religious beliefs.

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  Sep 5, 2015

  Christian Clerk Kim Davis Sits in Jail as Kentucky County Issues Marriage Licenses to Gay Couples

  Same-sex couples received their marriage licenses Friday morning at the Rowan County clerk's office following a judge's orders for Christian County Clerk Kim Davis to be sent to jail for refusing to issue marriage licenses to gay couples following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in June.

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  Sep 3, 2015

  Josh Duggar Had a 'Covert and Extensive Lifestyle of Evil,' Says Jessa's Father-In-Law Michael Seewald

  Ben Seewald's father, Michael Seewald, has slammed Josh Duggar over his involvement with adultery website Ashley Madison, and for cheating of his wife, Anna, the mother of his four children. The elder Seewald, whose son is married to Jessa Duggar, called Josh a "pretender" and said he took the Lord's name in vain by publicly advocating for conservative values while living "a covert and extensive lifestyle of evil."