Stoyan Zaimov

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• Jul 19, 2012

  Schools in UK Denying Girls Life-Saving Vaccines Over Premarital Sex Stance

  A number of schools across England are reportedly denying access to a potentially lifesaving vaccine for cervical cancer because it goes against their religious policies and teachings against premarital sex.

• Jul 19, 2012

  Black Gay Men Most Affected by HIV/AIDS; Churches Called On to Do More

  The Black AIDS Institute has released its latest report on HIV infection and death rates in the U.S., revealing that infection rates among black gay men have gotten worse. Some Christian churches have stepped up efforts to address the issue, with one pastor even getting tested from the pulpit.

• Jul 18, 2012

  Orthodox Church in America Archbishop Removed for Hiding Alleged Rapist Priest

  The presiding archbishop of the Orthodox Church in America has been dismissed for failing to remove from his post a priest who has been accused of raping a woman and arrested in relation to other alleged crimes.

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  Jul 18, 2012

  Christians Protest Madonna Concert for Conflicting With Nazi Victims' Memorial

  International pop star Madonna is set to be embroiled in more controversy after a group of young Catholics announced the launch of a petition to cancel a concert of hers in Poland that coincides with a World War II commemoration.

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  Jul 18, 2012

  Christian Charity Ready to Defy Philadelphia Ban on Feeding Homeless

  A Christian group in Philadelphia is fighting a city ban on feeding homeless people and has vowed that regardless of any fines, they will continue doing the work Christ sent his followers to do.

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  Jul 18, 2012

  Leading Christian Syrian Official, Assad Kin Among Suicide Blast Victims

  Syria's defense minister, President Bashar Assad's brother-in-law, and other government officials were killed by a suicide blast at the National Security building in Damascus on Wednesday, with the country's embattled regime vowing it would not be shaken by such an attack.

• Jul 18, 2012

  Memorial to Christian Martyrs Pays Tribute to Victims of Persecution

  A church in Rome opened up a memorial earlier this month to modern-day Christian martyrs that pays tribute to those who have given their lives to help others. The initiative was first started by John Paul II in 1993.

• Jul 17, 2012

  Russia Planning on Banning Public Displays of Homosexuality?

  Public displays of homosexual activity may be banned in Russia, four months after they were banned in Saint Petersburg, one of Russia's largest cities.

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  Jul 17, 2012

  Michael Vick Thanks God for Helping Him Overcome Dog Fighting Disgrace (VIDEO)

  NFL quarterback Michael Vick has said in a recent interview that he acknowledges the controversy over his dog fighting conviction three years ago still continues, but thanks God for helping him put all that behind him.

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  Jul 17, 2012

  Scotland Pushes for Gay Marriage; Church Warns Against Infringing on Rights

  Scotland is pushing to become the first U.K. nation to introduce legislature approving same-sex marriage, though their plans are being opposed both by the Catholic Church and the Church of Scotland.