Stoyan Zaimov

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  Jul 18, 2013

  Black Pastors Condemn Violence Following Zimmerman Verdict

  The Coalition of African-American Pastors (CAAP) has condemned reports of violence following the not guilty verdict in the case of George Zimmerman and the killing of Trayvon Martin, reminding Americans that civil rights were won through peace.

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  Jul 18, 2013

  Hillsong Church NYC Pastor Carl Lentz: Critics Give 'Fuel for the Fire'

  Hillsong Church NYC Pastor Carl Lentz has said that critics of his unconventional style give him "fuel for the fire," as his ministry continues growing.

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  Jul 18, 2013

  Trayvon Martin's Parents React to Prayers From George Zimmerman's Family

  In one of their first public interviews since finding out that George Zimmerman was found not guilty of second degree murder and manslaughter of their son, Trayvon Martin's parents have said they are praying to be forgiving, in response to prayers from Zimmerman's father and mother.

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  Jul 18, 2013

  National Atheist Party Becomes 'Secular Party of America;' Aims for Inclusiveness

  The National Atheist Party announced that it will now be called the "Secular Party of America," with a mission to become more inclusive and more accurately reflect the party's goals.

• Jul 17, 2013

  ACLU, ADF Clash Over Legality of Student-Led Football Game Prayer

  Alliance Defending Freedom, a Christian nonprofit organization, has sent a legal letter to a Michigan School District assuring them that it's OK for students to engage in prayer at the conclusion of football games, after the American Civil Liberties Union made an attempt to stop the practice.

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  Jul 17, 2013

  Points of Light Award Recipient Shares 'Incredible' Story; Says 'All Are God's Children'

  The Points of Light 5,000th Daily Point of Light Award was bestowed on Monday by President Barack Obama and former President George H.W. Bush to an organization working to help children in America and overseas, with the recipients encouraging everyone to do what they can to help others, reminding people that "all are God's children."

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  Jul 17, 2013

  World Youth Day to Attract Millions; Pope Francis to Grant Indulgences via Twitter

  Rio de Janeiro in Brazil is getting ready to host the Roman Catholic Church's World Youth Day, which begins on July 23 and is expected to attract 2.5 million people. Pope Francis has, meanwhile, promised indulgences to Twitter followers for that day.

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  Jul 17, 2013

  Nat'l Black Church Initiative President Calls Zimmerman Verdict 'License to Kill Black Boys'

  The National Black Church Initiative, which comprises 15 denominations, 34,000 churches and 15.7 million African-American churchgoers, said that it is "outraged" by the verdict in the George Zimmerman case, arguing that it gives white males "a license to kill young black boys."

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  Jul 17, 2013

  'Glamorous' Rolling Stone Cover of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Draws Online Outrage

  Rolling Stone magazine has triggered a firestorm of criticism after featuring Boston marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev on its front cover, with many saying it makes him look like a "rock star."

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  Jul 16, 2013

  Anglican Head Justin Welby Reveals Night in College He Became a Believer

  The Most Rev. Justin Welby, the head of the 80 million-strong Anglican Communion, shared in a recent interview about the night in college when he first really felt God's presence and became a believer.