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  Dec 18, 2016

  Canadian Officials Meet Megachurch Pastor Imprisoned in North Korea

  Canadian officials met with the Rev. Hyeon Soo Lim, a 60-year-old Canadian pastor who was born in South Korea and was arrested and given a life sentence of hard labor by a North Korean court in December 2015, and discussed his case with local officials, according to the Communist government's official news agency.

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  Dec 18, 2016

  'I'm an Atheist' Shoes Launched by German Shoemaker

  A German shoemaker, Atheist Shoes, has announced pre-orders for its new line of shoes bearing the atheist message, "Ich Bin Atheist," or I'm an atheist, on the soles, and is offering free shipping worldwide, including to the United States in five days.

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  Dec 17, 2016

  Saudi Arabia Switches From Islamic Calendar to Jesus Birth Date-Based Gregorian

  The Islamic Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has switched from the lunar-based Islamic calendar, which starts with the emigration of Muhammad from Mecca to Medina, to the "Western" Gregorian calendar, named after Pope Gregory XIII and based on Jesus Christ's birth.

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  Dec 17, 2016

  Obama Wishes 'Merry Christmas' Surprise Netizens Who Blame Trump Effect

  While the Christmas cards President Barack Obama sent from the White House failed to mention the word "Christmas," he chose to wish U.S. troop "a Very Merry Christmas" in his last news conference of the year Friday which led to several comments on social media, some of which called it "peer pressure" referring to President-Elect Donald Trump.

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  Dec 12, 2016

  $16 Billion Given to Evangelical Ministries in 2015, Nearly 10% Increase From 2014: Study

  Donations to evangelical Christian organizations in the U.S. continue to increase, according to the latest numbers provided by a national financial standards association representing evangelical groups that qualify for tax-exempt, nonprofit status and receive tax-deductible contributions.

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  Dec 12, 2016

  'Forgiveness Sets a Captive Free ... You!' Pastor Greg Laurie Explains How

  Pastor Greg Laurie, senior pastor at Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside, California, told his congregation Sunday that they can discover God's master plan for them through the door of forgiveness, explaining how it sets them free and leads to happiness, based on the life of Joseph in Genesis, the first book of the Bible.

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  Dec 12, 2016

  Egypt Terror Attack at Cairo's Coptic Cathedral Kills 24; Funeral Procession Held Monday

  In one of the deadliest attacks on Egypt's Christians in years, at least 24 people were killed Sunday after a bomb exploded inside the main Coptic cathedral in Cairo, which is home to the office of Pope Tawadros II. The funeral procession for the victims will be held Monday.

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  Dec 11, 2016

  Pastor Shirley Caesar Sues Atlanta DJ for $5 Million Over Alcohol in 'U Name It Challenge'

  Grammy-award winning gospel artist and preacher Shirley Caesar has sued an Atlanta DJ alleging at least $5 million in losses due to his failure to take down the "U Name It Challenge," a video rendition of a portion of her 2010 sermon and song, with explicit portrayal of alcohol in it.

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  Dec 11, 2016

  Church Collapses, Kills 160 Worshipers During Bishop Ordination in Nigeria

  At least 160 people have died after the roof of an evangelical church in southeastern Nigeria collapsed Saturday. Rescue operations were still being carried out Sunday.

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  Dec 11, 2016

  Exxon's Rex Tillerson: 5 Things to Know About Trump's Likely Secretary of State

  Donald Trump met with ExxonMobil's CEO Rex Tillerson for the second time this week amid reports that the longtime oil executive is the president-elect's top choice for U.S. secretary of State. Here are five things you should know about the businessman from Texas.