Stoyan Zaimov

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  Apr 14, 2014

  Obama Reflects on Resurrection, Kansas Shooting at Easter Prayer Breakfast

  President Barack Obama hosted religious leaders from various denominations on Monday for the fifth annual Easter Prayer Breakfast at the White House, taking time to reflect on the sacrifice of Jesus Christ and the "glory of the resurrection."

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  Apr 14, 2014

  Gay Priest Defies Church of England and Marries Long-Time Partner; Conservatives Warn of 'Crisis'

  A gay priest has become the first to defy the Church of England and marry his long-time partner following Britain's legalization of same-sex marriage. A conservative group has warned that there will be a "crisis" for the church if it fails to take disciplinary action.

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  Apr 14, 2014

  71 Killed in Nigeria Bus Bombing; Catholic Priest Suspects Islamic Terrorists

  Seventy-one people were killed and 124 were injured in a bus bombing attack in Abuja, Nigeria, on Monday. A Roman Catholic priest stated that Islamic terrorist group Boko Haram is likely the culprit.

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  Apr 14, 2014

  Climate Change Action: Faith Community Called to Lead by Example

  Pro-environment groups are calling on the faith community to come together and lead by example when it comes to taking action on climate change issues.

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  Apr 11, 2014

  Poland May Soon Recognize Church of 'Flying Spaghetti Monster' as Official Religion

  The Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster, or Pastafarianism, may soon be recognized as an official religion in Poland after a court overturned a 2013 ruling against it.

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  Apr 11, 2014

  Pope Francis Warns Satan Exists in 21st Century; Says Christians Live in Constant Battle Against Evil

  Pope Francis has rejected the idea that it is "old-fashioned" to speak of Satan in the 21st century, warning that Christians live in constant battle against evil and urging people to turn to the Gospel to learn how to fight against temptations.

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  Apr 11, 2014

  'Militant Atheist' Who Severely Beat Ohio Pastor Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison; Pastor Extends Forgiveness

  A North Hampton, Ohio, pastor has extended forgiveness to a self-described militant atheist who beat him severely last year and will now serve years in prison.

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  Apr 11, 2014

  Joel Osteen Cites 'Distractions' as Reason Why Millennials' Are Becoming Less Religious

  Lakewood Church pastor Joel Osteen has offered that the many distractions Millennials face in life is one of the main reasons why the younger generation seems to be growing less and less religious.

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  Apr 10, 2014

  'Gospel of Jesus' Wife' Ancient Papyrus Is Not a Modern-Day Forgery, Harvard Says

  The controversial "Gospel of Jesus' Wife" ancient papyrus is not a modern-day forgery, according to newly published research in the Harvard Theological Review which insists that the fragment where Jesus supposedly mentions His wife dates between the sixth to ninth centuries CE.

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  Apr 10, 2014

  Russia Withheld Important Information on Boston Marathon Bomber That Could Have Prevented Attack, Inspector General Reveals

  An inspector general's report has revealed that Russia withheld important information relating to the radical-Islam background of one of the Boston Marathon bombers, that could have potentially prevented the attack that killed three people and injured over 260 in April 2013.