Stoyan Zaimov

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  Aug 14, 2014

  Pastor Saeed Abedini Facing ISIS Death Threats in Prison; Fears for His Life

  U.S. Pastor Saeed Abedini is reportedly receiving death threats from ISIS jihadists at the Iranian prison where he is being held.

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  Aug 14, 2014

  Chaplain Alliance Urges Navy to Reverse Decision on Removing Bibles From Rooms Following Atheist Group's Complaint

  The Chaplain Alliance for Religious Liberty has spoken out against the Navy's recent decision to remove Bibles from Navy lodges and guest quarters, following a complaint from atheist group Freedom From Religion Foundation.

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  Aug 14, 2014

  Amid Hamas Conflict, Influential Evangelical Leaders to Travel to Israel in Display of Solidarity, Counter Anti-Semitism

  A diverse group of evangelical leaders, led by the National Religious Broadcasters President & CEO Dr. Jerry A. Johnson, is set to travel this Sunday to Israel to show their support and friendship to the Jewish state and counter anti-semantic views.

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  Aug 13, 2014

  Former Evangelical Megachurch Leader Ulf Ekman Says Decision to Convert to Catholicism Caused 'Uproar'

  Former evangelical megachurch leader Ulf Ekman, who in March announced to his congregation at Word of Life in Sweden that he was leaving the Protestant ministry to join the Roman Catholic Church, recognized in a new article that the decision had caused an "uproar" among the faithful.

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  Aug 13, 2014

  'Passion of the Christ' Star Jim Caviezel Calls Abortion 'Great Sin' in America

  "Passion of the Christ" actor Jim Caviezel has spoken out against abortion in a recent speech, calling it a "great sin" in America. He also reached out with a message of forgiveness to those who have gone through with the practice.

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  Aug 13, 2014

  Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin Blasts Upcoming Satanic Black Mass as 'Disgusting Mockery of Catholic Faith'

  Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin has condemned an upcoming satanic black mass in Oklahoma City in September as a "disgusting mockery of the Catholic faith," joining thousands of Christians and the city's Roman Catholic archbishop who have voiced their deep concern over the scheduled event.

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  Aug 13, 2014

  Israel Slams UN Human Rights Council Choosing 'Anti-Israel' Lawyer to Head Gaza Conflict Inquiry

  Israel has strongly spoken out against the appointment of Canadian international lawyer William Schabas to head the U.N. Human Rights Council's inquiry into the Gaza conflict, accusing the lawyer of setting himself against the Jewish state and suggesting that the commission has already indicated it will have an anti-Israel bias.

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  Aug 12, 2014

  US Sending Arms to Kurdistan; Airstrikes Against ISIS Are 'Too Late and Not Enough,' Christian Leader Says

  The United States is sending weapons to the autonomous Iraqi region of Kurdistan that is battling the forces of the Islamic State militants. A Christian leader in the Middle East says that although Christians there welcome the move they believe it is "too late and not enough."

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  Aug 12, 2014

  Sam Harris Looks Back on 'New Atheist' Movement, Insists Not All Religions Are Equally as Bad

  Sam Harris, author of the book "The End of Faith" that was published 10 years ago, has been credited for starting the "new atheist" movement. Reflecting back on his work, Harris downplays the impact the book might have had on the growth of atheism in national surveys. He also contends that not all religions are equally as bad, by singling out the dangers of radical Islam.

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  Aug 12, 2014

  Spanish Priest Is First European Ebola Casualty as Deadly Outbreak Claims Over 1,000 Lives

  A Spanish priest who had been serving in Liberia is the first reported European casualty in the Ebola virus outbreak, which has now claimed over 1,000 lives.