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• Jul 27, 2013

  Ancient Byzantine Church Turned Into Mosque in Turkey

  It was in Turkey that the followers of Jesus were called "Christians" for the first time in history, but this nation is making efforts to erase its Christian past, as reflected in the conversion of an ancient Byzantine church into a mosque.

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  Jul 27, 2013

  Ohio Kidnapper Ariel Castro Says Porn Addiction 'Took a Toll on My Mind'

  Ariel Castro, charged with the abduction of three women whom he held as sex slaves for over a decade in Ohio, agreed on Friday to a plea bargain to avoid the death penalty, and told the court his addiction to pornography and "sex problems" had taken a toll on his mind.

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  Jul 27, 2013

  Pope Francis to Church in Brazil: Preach in the Streets

  Pope Francis addressed hundreds of thousands of young pilgrims at the celebrations marking the World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro this week, saying if the church did not spread the faith in the streets it would be reduced to a non-governmental organization.

• Jul 22, 2013

  Archaeologists Claim Discovery of King David's Palace

  Archaeologists in Israel have claimed they have found the ruins of a palace that belonged to the biblical King David at a site west of Jerusalem, but some experts say there is lack of evidence to prove the claim.

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  Jul 22, 2013

  Judge to Decide If Indiana City Can Allow Churches to Display Crosses on Public Land

  A federal judge has heard oral arguments for and against the decision of the city of Evansville in Southwestern Indiana to allow local churches to display crosses on public land along the Ohio River, and is expected to issue a ruling before Aug. 4. American Civil Liberties Union argued the crosses would violate the Constitution.

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  Jul 22, 2013

  Ex-Gay Activist Begins 10-Day Trip to Washington Against 'Homo-Fascism'

  An ex-gay activist began on Sunday a 10-day road trip to Washington, D.C., starting in Dallas, Texas, in response to recent security threats against former homosexuals that led to the postponement of a first-ever "Ex-Gay Pride Month" event scheduled for July 31 until September.

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  Jul 22, 2013

  Obama to Launch Series of Economic Speeches Ahead of Budget Deadlines

  President Barack Obama is launching this week a new series of speeches on his vision for the nation's economy, in an apparent attempt to avert fierce confrontations with Republican lawmakers over taxes and spending as the budget deadlines get nearer.

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  Jul 21, 2013

  Rallies in 100 US Cities Demand Justice for Trayvon Martin

  Thousands of people participated in rallies at federal buildings in more than 100 cities in the United States on Saturday, about a week after the acquittal of the man who shot unarmed black teen Martin Trayvon, to demand justice and oppose self-defense laws.

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  Jul 21, 2013

  John Piper Responds to Trayvon Martin Verdict; Says 'Justice Will Be Done'

  Preacher and author John Piper responded to the acquittal of George Zimmerman in the shooting death of black teen Trayvon Martin in Florida, saying the court's verdict will not save Zimmerman from his real guilt of sin for his actions.

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  Jul 21, 2013

  Pastor Rick Warren to Return to Pulpit With New Sermon Series After Son's Death

  Pastor Rick Warren is scheduled to preach at Saddleback Church in Southern California next weekend, marking his return to the pulpit about three months after he lost his 27-year-old son.