Stoyan Zaimov

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  Apr 2, 2014

  Kenyan Priest Calls on Believers to Mobilize Against Growing Slaughter of Rhinos and Elephants

  A Roman Catholic priest from Kenya is mobilizing churches and believers to tackle the growing slaughter of rhinos and elephants, arguing that humans are supposed to help protect, not destroy, animals and the environment.

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  Apr 2, 2014

  Gay Boy Scouts Leader 'Stunned' After Organization Removes Him

  A gay Seattle Boy Scouts leader was left "stunned" after the organization removed him from his position. Open affirmation of his sexual orientation is in direct violation of its rules, the organization said.

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  Apr 2, 2014

  'Noah' Director Aronofsky on 'Environmental Wacko' Criticism: Noah Saved Animals, Not Babies

  "Noah" Director Darren Aronofsky has responded to accusations that the titular character was portrayed as an "environmental wacko" in his movie, by arguing that in the Bible, Noah saved animals, not babies, on the ark.

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  Apr 1, 2014

  Paramount Exec. Talks 'Noah' Box Office Success; Says Ken Ham Is Part of 'Vocal Minority'

  Paramount Vice Chairman Rob Moore has commented on the notable box office success of Darren Aronofsky's "Noah," noting that critics like Creation Museum's Ken Ham are a "vocal minority."

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  Apr 1, 2014

  Ga. Archbishop Apologizes for 'Oversight' in Building $2.2 Million Mansion

  Archbishop Wilton Gregory of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta has apologized to disappointed members of his congregation who sent him letters asking why he built a $2.2 million residential mansion. He called the decision an "oversight."

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  Apr 1, 2014

  Extensive Climate Change Impact Analyzed in Major UN Report; Christian Groups Respond

  With a major U.N. report warning that the effects of climate change are spreading to every corner of the world, a Christian environmental group says those who are being hit the hardest are the poor, the young and the elderly.

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  Mar 31, 2014

  Elton John to Marry David Furnish Following Legalization of Same-Sex Marriage in UK

  Sir Elton John has said that he will marry his partner, filmmaker David Furnish, following the recent legalization of same-sex marriage in the U.K.

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  Mar 31, 2014

  Nigerian Army Accused of Crimes Against Humanity in Fight Against Boko Haram; Allegedly Killed Unarmed Detainees

  The Nigerian army has been accused of committing crimes against humanity in a recent clash with Islamic terrorist organization Boko Haram that left 600 people dead, Amnesty International said in a report, noting that the violence and death toll in the conflict has escalated greatly in 2014.

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  Mar 31, 2014

  Watchdog Asks Why Obama Failed to Talk Religious Freedom With Saudi King

  Persecution watchdog group International Christian Concern asked why U.S. President Barack Obama failed to talk religious freedom with Saudi Arabia King Abdullah during his visit last week, after identifying the issue as a key component of U.S. foreign policy at the National Prayer Breakfast in February.

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  Mar 28, 2014

  Christians Still Divided on 'Noah' as Film Hits Theaters

  As the anticipated Darren Aronofsky film "Noah" hit theaters on Friday, debate in the Christian community over the movie's biblical accuracy continued and critics remained divided.