Samuel Smith and World Watch Monitor

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  Nov 11, 2015

  Christianity Is Not Declining in America, Baylor University Professors Say

  Distinguished scholars from Baylor University on Tuesday decried the myth that religion is on the decline in America and argued that it's actually growing and stronger than ever.

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  Nov 11, 2015

  Carson, Cruz Discuss Bible and Taxes at Presidential Debate

  The 2016 Republican presidential candidates laid out their tax plans during Tuesday night's Fox Business presidential debate, where retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson reiterated the fairness of his tithing-inspired tax plan and Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, detailed his own fair tax proposal.

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  Nov 10, 2015

  US Shouldn't Take Syrian Refugees, Huckabee Argues at GOP Debate

  America should not open its doors to Syrian refugees fleeing from the terror of the Islamic State militant organization, Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee asserted during Tuesday night's Fox Business undercard Republican presidential debate.

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  Nov 10, 2015

  ISIS Celebrates Killing of 224 Civilians in Russian Plane Crash Video

  ISIS has released a video showing militants celebrating the crash of the Russian Metrojet that killed 224 people in the Sinai Peninsula of Egypt.

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  Nov 9, 2015

  Catholic Students to Congress: Stand With Pope Francis on Climate Change, Immigration Reform

  Hundreds of Catholic students from across the United States met Monday with members of Congress and urged them to stand with Pope Francis on climate change, immigration reform, and human rights in Central America.

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  Nov 6, 2015

  South African Authorities Searching for Pastor Who Fed Congregation Live Snakes

  The search is on for a dissapeared South African pastor who authorities accuse of "abusing" the faith of his congregants by having them eat live snakes and rats.

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  Nov 6, 2015

  Iraqi Law Forcing Children to Be Muslim Is Driving Christianity's Extinction, Says Bishop

  An Iraqi law that forces children of Christian converts to be legally recognized as Muslims will lead to Christianity's extinction, says Bishop Rabban al-Qas.

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  Nov 6, 2015

  ABC to Overhaul 'Muppets' After Show Exposes Kids to Sex, Drugs, Alcohol

  ABC has removed Bob Kushell as showrunner of the new television adaptation of "The Muppets" in an attempt to revamp the show.

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  Nov 6, 2015

  Dan Rather's 'Truth' Flops at Box Office

  "Truth" is flopping at the box office in its attempt to validate discredited CBS reporting on President George W. Bush during his 2004 bid for re-election.

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  Nov 5, 2015

  ISIS Hostages Freed by US Special Forces Describe Horrific Physical Torture

  Three hostages freed by Kurdish and U.S. commandos during a rescue mission describe ISIS torture tactics.