Anugrah Kumar

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  Jul 2, 2018

  Mentally Disabled Christian Beaten for Praying in Pakistani Jail

  A 25-year-old mentally disabled Christian man, who is in a jail in Pakistan on charges of blasphemy, was brutally beaten by his fellow prisoners because he was praying, according to the U.S.-based group International Christian Concern.

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  Jul 2, 2018

  Many Evangelicals Believe Trump 'Is God's Chosen,' David Brody Says

  Talking about the fight over the Supreme Court vacancy following Justice Anthony Kennedy's announcement that he is stepping down, Christian Broadcasting Network's White House correspondent David Brody said in a media interview that many evangelicals believe that President Trump is "God's chosen candidate."

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  Jul 1, 2018

  SBC Seminary's Top Donors Cut Financial Support, Demand Investigation Into Paige Patterson Firing

  A group of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary's major donors have written to its board of trustees, threatening to discontinue all financial support if "serious wrongs" are not "righted," with reference to the termination of former president Paige Patterson over his alleged mishandling of and comments on sexual assault victims.

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  Jul 1, 2018

  US Lawmakers Meet With Turkey's President in Attempt to Secure Release of Pastor Brunson

  Sen. Lindsey Graham, a Republican, and Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, a Democrat, met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to secure the release of U.S. Pastor Andrew Brunson, who has been in jail since October 2016 on false charges of espionage and terrorism and is being used by Turkey's government for bargaining.

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  Jun 30, 2018

  UN Picks Socialist Over Trump's Evangelical Samaritan's Purse Selection to Head Migration Agency

  The United Nations has elected Portuguese Socialist Antonio Vitorino as the new leader of the International Organization for Migration, its migration agency, rejecting the Trump administration's proposed candidate Ken Isaacs, who works at the Rev. Franklin Graham-led Samaritan's Purse.

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  Jun 30, 2018

  Canadian Man Faces 2 Years in Prison for Passing Out Jesus Saves Pamphlets at Gay Pride Parade

  A Christian bus driver in Toronto has been charged with a "hate crime" for distributing pamphlets saying homosexuality can lead to diseases and that Jesus can save gay people if they repent.

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  Jun 28, 2018

  Open Doors Lists Top 10 Persecutors of Christians Worldwide

  Over 215 million believers are persecuted with intimidation, prison, and even death for their faith in Jesus Christ across the world, Open Doors USA says in a report, listing the top 10 persecutors of Christians.

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  Jun 28, 2018

  Justin Bieber, Hailey Baldwin Spotted Sunday at Judah Smith's Church

  Days after fans photographed them holding hands while walking in New York City, pop star Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin were seen at a worship service at Pastor Judah Smith's church in Washington state on Sunday.

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  Jun 27, 2018

  Catholic Church Suspends Kenyan Priest for Rapping During Sermons

  The Catholic Church in Kenya has suspended a 45-year-old priest for one year for rapping during sermons.

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  Jun 27, 2018

  Priest Isn't a Conspirator in Gang Rape, Abduction of 5 Women, Indian Church Officials Say

  India's top Catholic body has condemned the arrest of a Jesuit priest on charges of abetting the gang rape and abduction of five women working for a Christian group in eastern India, calling it an attempt to "falsely implicate" the clergy to show the church in a poor light ahead of the upcoming election.