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  Apr 30, 2013

  John Piper Lauds ESPN Analyst's Response to Jason Collins' 'Gay Christian' Claim

  ESPN analyst Chris Broussard made gay advocates gasp and call him "hateful" when he challenged openly gay NBA player Jason Collins' recent claim that he is a Christian. But renowned theologian John Piper lauded Broussard, saying his comments were "solid steel."

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  Apr 29, 2013

  Mark Sanford 'His Own Worst Enemy,' Says SC Political Scientist

  As former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford and Democrat Elizabeth Colbert Busch prepare to battle at the polls in a special election for the state's First Congressional District seat next Tuesday, local political scientists say Sanford has been self-sabotaging a race that should have been his for the taking.

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  Apr 29, 2013

  US Dept. of State Accused of Enabling Nigerian Islamist Group Boko Haram

  A Nigerian human rights lawyer, Emmanuel Ogebe, has accused the U.S. Department of State of enabling Islamist militant group Boko Haram by mischaracterizing their actions in that country which have resulted in the death of more than 1,000 Christians and other civilians since 2012.

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  Apr 26, 2013

  Formal Revision of Senate's Immigration Bill to Start May 9

  In two weeks, May 9, the U.S. Senate will begin its formal revision of the immigration reform proposal recently submitted by a bipartisan group of senators.

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  Apr 26, 2013

  In Hindsight, George W. Bush's Presidency Looks Better

  Four years after his exit from the White House in 2009, more Americans now see former President George W. Bush's reign as a success, according to a new CNN/ORC International poll.

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  Apr 26, 2013

  'Cost of Seminary Is Out of Control,' Says President of The Urban Ministry Institute

  Pointing to research showing that the average cost of a seminary education ranges from $35,000 - $50,000, the president of The Urban Ministry Institute (TUMI), Don Davis, said the hefty price tag has become one of the main barriers to training more leaders for ministry.

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  Apr 26, 2013

  Can the Bible Save Minority Students From NYC's Failing Public Education System?

  Slamming New York City's public education system as having the worst record in America in educating black and Hispanic Americans, president of the New York Divinity School, Paul de Vries pitched a Bible-based cure for the crisis to a group of church leaders on Thursday.

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  Apr 24, 2013

  Manhattan's Calvary Baptist Church to Host Conference on Church Education

  In a bid to capitalize on the resources of churches to help close the stark achievement gap in education among urban learners, Calvary Baptist Church in New York City will host a conference focused on renewing the church through literacy and leadership on Thursday.

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  Apr 24, 2013

  Case Dismissed Against Liberal Christian Charged With Sending Deadly Ricin to Obama

  After sitting in fear of life behind bars for seven days, Elvis Presley impersonator and self-professed liberal Christian Paul Kevin Curtis beamed with relief on Wednesday that federal authorities dismissed charges that he sent deadly ricin to President Barack Obama, a U.S. senator and a judge a week ago.

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  Apr 24, 2013

  Saudi National's 'No-Fly' Placement Was Precautionary, Says DHS

  A Saudi national once linked to the Boston Bombings as a "person of interest" by federal authorities was only placed on the government's "no-fly" list as a precaution after the deadly attacks last Monday, according to a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) official.