Stoyan Zaimov

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• Mar 10, 2014

  Christians Urged to Pray for 33 People Facing Execution in North Korea for Connection With Missionary

  Christians are being urged by persecution watchdog group Open Doors to pray for the 33 people who are facing the death penalty in North Korea reportedly for their connection with a South Korean missionary.

• Mar 10, 2014

  'Noah' Movie Banned in Several Arab Countries Following Islamic Outcry

  The upcoming Bible-based epic "Noah" has been banned by three Arab countries after Islamic critics took aim at the movie for offending religious teachings by depicting a biblical figure on screen.

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  Mar 10, 2014

  NY Cardinal Dolan on Openly Gay NFL Prospect Michael Sam: 'Good for Him, No Judgment'

  New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan said in an interview that he has "no sense of judgment" on NFL prospect Michael Sam who announced in February that he is gay, and also commented on Pope Francis' recent remarks that he could be open to civil unions.

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  Mar 10, 2014

  Swedish Megachurch Leader Ulf Ekman Converts to Catholicism, 'Stuns' Congregation

  Megachurch leader Ulf Ekman of the Word of Life ministry in Sweden has announced that he and his wife Birgitta have converted to Roman Catholicism. The announcement, according to reports, has left some in his congregation "partially stunned."

• Mar 8, 2014

  Kenya Churches Oppose Western Pressure on Gay Rights; Some Call Homosexuality 'Equivalent to Colonialism and Slavery'

  Kenya churches are speaking out against western criticism of anti-gay laws and attitudes in African countries, with some comparing homosexuality to colonialism and slavery.

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  Mar 7, 2014

  Singapore Megachurches, Some Accused of Prosperity Gospel Teaching, Aim to Engage US, World

  Some of Singapore's biggest megachurches are seeking to expand their ministry on a global scale and engage the U.S. faith community, amid allegations of prosperity gospel teachings and misuse of church funds.

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  Mar 7, 2014

  Hundreds of Mayans Becoming Christians After Screenings of 'Jesus' Film

  Over 400 Mayans have reportedly decided to become Christians after screenings of the "Jesus" film. The outreach was held in Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula in three villages on three nights.

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  Mar 6, 2014

  Human Rights Groups: Vow to Never Allow Nazi Atrocities Again Rings Hollow With North Koreans

  Human right groups reminded the international community that a promise was made never to allow the atrocities of Nazi Germany to be repeated again, and in that light pushed Congress to approve a bill detailing new sanctions and action steps against North Korea and the human rights abuses it is inflicting on its own people.

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  Mar 6, 2014

  Top Islamic Institution in Egypt Calls for 'Noah' Movie Ban; Says It Violates Islamic Law

  A top Islamic institute in Egypt has called for a ban on Darren Aronofsky's upcoming "Noah" movie, arguing that the Hollywood film provokes people and violates Islamic law.

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  Mar 6, 2014

  Jesus Actor Diogo Morgado to Star as Mysterious Character in New CW Sci-Fi Pilot 'The Messenger'

  "Son of God" and "The Bible" actor Diogo Morgado, who played Jesus, has landed his next acting role as a mysterious character in the upcoming CW sci-fi pilot "The Messengers."