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  Jan 1, 2020

  Candace Owens dropped from Jameela Jamil podcast over 'only women can give birth' tweet

  Christian conservative commentator Candace Owens says famous British podcaster Jameela Jamil rescinded her invitation to appear on her show because she commented on Twitter that “only women can give birth.”

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  Jan 1, 2020

  Eagles running back Boston Scott explains what Joshua 1:9 means to him

  Before scoring three touchdowns on Sunday to help the Philadelphia Eagles clinch a playoff birth, running back Boston Scott explained in a radio interview how the Old Testament verse Joshua 1:9 has given him confidence in the face of adversity as a smaller football player. 

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  Jan 1, 2020

  Christian prayer hall dedicated to Jesus Christ attacked by Hindu radicals

  Suspected Hindu radicals are accused of attacking a launch ceremony for a Christian community hall in India’s predominantly Hindu West Bengal state, according to local reports. 

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  Dec 31, 2019

  Iranian pastor, 8 other Christians sentenced to 5 years in prison

  Nine Christians were reportedly sentenced to a combined total of 45 years in prison by Iran’s Revolutionary Court as the Islamic Republic continues its persecution of Christian converts from Islam. 

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  Dec 29, 2019

  Largest Christian outreach event in history planned for 2020

  A network of churches and ministry leaders are aiming to put on the “largest Christian outreach” crusade in history across dozens of African countries next May in a movement that will culminate on Pentecost Sunday.  

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  Dec 26, 2019

  Top 5 global persecution stories of 2019

  2019 was deadly for many believers across the globe whether they were killed while worshiping peacefully inside their churches or murdered by radicals as the slept at night.

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  Dec 23, 2019

  Sudan removed from State Dept. list of worst religious freedom violators after dictator ousted

  The U.S. State Department removed Sudan from its list of governments that are engaging in or tolerating systemic and ongoing religious freedom violations and has placed Nigeria, Cuba, and Nicaragua on a special watch list for “severe violations of religious freedom” for the first time. 

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  Dec 22, 2019

  Tyndale House publishes 'Pray for America Bible' to guide Christians in 2020

  As the United States heads into yet another contentious election year, one of the nation’s most popular Bible publishers is trying to help Americans pray more efficiently and in a non-partisan manner for the needs of the country.

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  Dec 22, 2019

  Tajik pastor charged with singing 'extremist songs' released from prison after 2.5 years

  A pastor in Tajikistan has been released from prison over two-and-a-half years after authorities raided his church, according to advocacy organizations. 

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  Dec 21, 2019

  Stone tablet found in ancient 'temple' might be linked to Ark of the Covenant

  Archaeologists in Israel have discovered a stone tablet that somewhat resembles a description in the Old Testament that played a role in the story of the Ark of the Covenant, an Israeli newspaper has reported.