Anugrah Kumar

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  Feb 8, 2022

  'Political messianism:' What’s behind Christian persecution in Nicaragua?

  An ideological umbrella, which portrays President Daniel Ortega as being “anointed by God … for sacred Nicaragua,” is behind the persecution of Catholic and Protestant institutions and individuals in the Central American country, an adviser for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has said.

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  Feb 7, 2022

  Former pastor pleads guilty to sexual misconduct with teen during Uganda missionary trip

  A former Orthodox Presbyterian Church pastor from Georgia pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl when he was in Uganda for missionary work.

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  Feb 7, 2022

  10 Christian converts forced to take Islamic re-education classes in Iran: report

  Intelligence agents in Iran’s Khuzestan Province have instructed 10 Christian converts who had been cleared of all accusations to participate in “re-education” classes led by Islamic clerics, according to a report.

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  Feb 7, 2022

  Healthcare provider pays $75K to Pentecostal nurse denied religious exemption not to wear scrub pants

  A Tennessee-based healthcare provider will pay $75,000 to a Pentecostal nurse to settle a religious discrimination lawsuit that says the company rescinded her job offer over her refusal to wear scrub pants.

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  Feb 7, 2022

  Hillsong London campus pastors resign after 12 years; new leaders announced

  The lead pastors of Hillsong’s London campus, Robby and Jenny Lewis, have resigned after more than 12 years at the location. They have not stated the reason for their departure or their future plans. 

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  Feb 6, 2022

  55 federal agencies tracking religious objection requests amid concern from conservatives

  As many as 55 federal departments and agencies have created 57 rule changes to keep track of employees or applicants who have sought exemptions of various kinds, including exemptions to COVID-19 vaccine mandates, a Christian conservative lobbying group reports.

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  Feb 6, 2022

  Tim Keller defends praise of Stephen Colbert, says Christian critics should read Col. 4:5-6

  Tim Keller has responded to criticism after praising CBS "Late Show" host Stephen Colbert, claiming critics need to better understand the teaching of Colossians 4:5-6 about being "wise in the way you act toward outsiders."

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  Feb 5, 2022

  Audio of Venue Church Pastor Tavner Smith being confronted over alleged affair leaked

  Leaked audio of church volunteers confronting Tennessee megachurch pastor Tavner Smith purportedly reveals the pastor denying having sexual relations with a church employee but admitting that he wants to pursue her after their divorces are finalized. 

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  Feb 5, 2022

  Pastor who inspired first American Sign Language Bible dies

  Duane King, who started and oversaw the creation of the first American Sign Language translation of the Bible, died at the age of 84 and is being remembered for introducing Christ to many deaf people around the world.

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  Feb 4, 2022

  China accuses churches of inciting Hong Kong protests, threatens to restrict religious freedom

  A Chinese state-owned newspaper has accused churches and Catholic Cardinal Joseph Zen of inciting Hong Kong's pro-democracy student riots in 2019 and the Chinese Communist Party may consider restricting religious freedom in the city.