Anugrah Kumar

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  Nov 8, 2015

  Man 'Disrupts,' Condemns Massachusetts United Church of Christ's 'Drag Gospel Fest'

  The lead pastor of a United Church of Christ in Massachusetts describes what happened when a Christian man disrupted its annual "Drag Gospel Festival" event held to raise money for assisting LGBT asylum seekers in the U.S. and whose promotional poster carried a 12th century icon of Jesus Christ "digitally enhanced" with makeup and earrings.

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  Nov 8, 2015

  Africa's Methodist Bishops to Colleagues: Uphold Biblical Teachings on Marriage, Sexuality

  The United Methodist bishops in Africa this week released a statement urging all bishops of their denomination to uphold the church's teachings on marriage and sexuality, saying they are "deeply saddened" that the Bible and the Methodist Book of Discipline are being ignored by some clergy.

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  Nov 8, 2015

  Houston LGBT Ordinance Opponent Lance Berkman Talks About Personal Attacks by Mayor Annise Parker

  Lance Berkman, former Rice University and former Houston Astro star who was among the leaders of the successful efforts to defeat the controversial Houston "Equal Rights" Ordinance, or HERO, talked about personal attacks he received by the city's openly gay mayor, Annise Parker, following the vote.

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  Nov 7, 2015

  Missouri Presbyterian Church Leaves PCUSA to Join Evangelical Sect

  The Frankford Presbyterian Church has changed its membership from the Missouri Union Presbytery (PCUSA) to the Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians, which has more than 200 congregations across the United States, due to the beliefs of the congregation.

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  Nov 7, 2015

  Franklin Graham Applauds Defeat of Houston LGBT Nondiscrimination Ordinance

  The Rev. Franklin Graham said the defeat of the Hilary Clinton-endorsed Houston "Equal Rights Ordinance," which would allow transgendered men to use women's bathrooms, in an "outrageous" referendum is a "victory and great news" for the Texan city.

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  Nov 7, 2015

  Wis. Church Hosts Outreach Event Linking Christianity to 'Star Wars;' Atheists Welcomed

  As the seventh film in the popular science-fiction series "Star Wars" is set to premiere next month, First United Presbyterian Church in Wisconsin is preparing to host an event weeks earlier to explore what's common between Christianity and the film. Atheists are welcome, the church says.

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  Nov 3, 2015

  Pastor Greg Laurie Explains Jesus' 7 Statements From the Cross

  Pastor Greg Laurie shared the significance of Jesus' last words, the seven statements from the cross, which reflected His love for the lost and the accomplishment of His purpose.

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  Nov 2, 2015

  Pastor Greg Laurie: 6 Truths About Temptation

  Pastor Greg Laurie says while everyone gets tempted, it's possible to overcome it.

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  Nov 2, 2015

  Elevation Church Produces Rap-Dance Video to Honor Pastor Steven Furtick

  North Carolina's multi-site Elevation Church honored pastor Steven Furtick with a rap-and-dance video.

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  Nov 1, 2015

  Christian Business Shut Down Over Gay Marriage Is Now a Church

  Christian business owners who were forced to close down their business for refusing to host a same-sex wedding now have something to celebrate.