Anugrah Kumar

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  Mar 24, 2018

  Christians Boycott 'Blasphemous' Sweet Jesus Ice Cream Chain

  Some Christians are calling for the boycott of a Canadian ice cream chain called "Sweet Jesus," saying it mocks the Christian faith in its ads and uses upside down crosses on the labels of the ice cream cups. The chain is expanding to the U.S.

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  Mar 24, 2018

  Man Who Ordered Removal of 1,700 Church Crosses in China Awarded Promotion by President Xi

  An official believed to be behind the forcible removal of 1,700 crosses from churches in eastern China has been promoted by the Communist government, and it is feared this move signals that the heightened Christian persecution might carry on.

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  Mar 24, 2018

  Pastor's Wife Urges Christians to Share Gospel After ISIS Gunman Kills 4 in France Supermarket Attack

  After a 26-year-old man, allegedly acting on behalf of the Islamic State terror group, killed three hostages before being shot dead in a police raid in a small town in the south of France Friday afternoon, the wife of a pastor of a church near the hostage scene urged people to trust God and said the incident was a reminder that they need the Gospel.

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  Mar 19, 2018

  Loyola-Chicago Team Chaplain, 98-Y-O Sister Jean, Inspires Team's Unlikely Run to Sweet 16

  Loyola-Chicago's first NCAA Sweet 16 appearance since 1985 is being credited to its chaplain — a 98-year-old, basketball-loving nun who prays for the Ramblers.

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  Mar 19, 2018

  US Pastor Andrew Brunson Faces 35 Years in Turkish Prison

  A Turkish court has accepted an indictment that seeks 35 years in prison for American Pastor Andrew Brunson, who was arrested in December 2016 on allegedly false charges of espionage and terrorism, according to a report.

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  Mar 19, 2018

  'I Can Only Imagine' Has Strong Opening Weekend, Ranks 3rd With $17M

  The faith-based film "I Can Only Imagine" brought in $17.1 million at the domestic box office during its opening weekend, going far beyond early expectations and ranking third, behind "Tomb Raider" and "Black Panther."

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  Mar 18, 2018

  Politics Not to Blame for People Leaving Churches, Study Finds

  A new study suggests that contrary to what many might think, churches are not losing members in large number and those choosing to leave due to extreme political views are mostly marginally involved with the institution.

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  Mar 18, 2018

  Saying 'God Bless You' Is a 'Microaggression,' College Says

  A college in Boston has prepared an "Anti-Oppression Library Guide" so that no-one is offended on campus. It lists "saying 'God bless you' after someone sneezes" as a "microaggression" against Muslim people, and "Merry Christmas" as an offensive phrase.

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  Mar 18, 2018

  80-Y-O Cancer-Stricken Nun Says Katy Perry Legal Battle Over Convent Has Left Her Broke

  A nun who is suffering from breast cancer and involved in a legal battle with pop star Katy Perry and the archbishop of Los Angeles over over the sale of a convent in California says she doesn't have money for groceries or health insurance. The other nun involved in the case had recently collapsed and died in court.

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  Mar 18, 2018

  Woman in Kazakhstan Found Not Guilty for Helping Download Bible App

  A court in South Kazakhstan has declared that a Christian woman who showed another person how to download the Bible on a smartphone is "not guilty" of illegal missionary activity.