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Christian Persecution Rising as 75 Percent of World's Population Lacks Religious Freedom
Persecution of Christians is getting worse as up to 75 percent of the world's population now lives without religious freedom, European Union's special envoy Jan Figel said, marking the International Freedom of Religion or Belief Day this week.
Millennials Agree With Marx More Than the Bible, Study Finds
A new report on Americans' attitudes toward socialism says that statements of Karl Marx have more support among millennials than what the Bible says about work and people's right to eat.
Hillary's Server and Weiner Scandals Converge; 3 Things You Need to Know
Days before the presidential election, FBI director James Comey says the agency is re-opening its investigation into Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server when she was secretary of state, as it has discovered new messages, which "appear to be pertinent" to the probe.
Asia Bibi's Supreme Court Judge Suddenly Quits Over Apparent Fear of Pakistani Mob Attack
The future of Asia Bibi, a Christian mother of five who was sentenced to death in 2010 on accusations of blasphemy, appears to be uncertain after a senior judge who was to preside over her appeal suddenly resigned, says a Pakistani Christian group, highlighting the rise in hatred against Christians.
ISIS Militants Execute 30 Hostages, Including Children, in Afghanistan Revenge Killing
Militants believed to be linked to the Islamic State terror group, which is now seeking to establish a caliphate inside Afghanistan, abducted and killed at least 30 people, including children, in central Afghanistan.
Billy Graham: Parents Should Welcome Rebellious Children Back With Open Arms
What should Christian parents do if their daughter runs off with her boyfriend and later seeks to return home after being dumped? Evangelist Billy Graham says she must be forgiven and welcomed back as the parents' "only opportunity" to influence her for good, with God's help.
#BibleStoriesForTrump Twitter Trend Pokes Fun at Donald Trump's Bible Knowledge, Personality
A newly created hashtag, #BibleStoriesForTrump, is trending with social media users mocking the Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's lack of knowledge of the Bible. "Easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle, than for a loser to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. #BibleStoriesforTrump," reads one such tweet.
Atheist Billboard in Nebraska Removed After Residents Complain
A billboard, sponsored by the Lincoln Atheists and which read, "The Good Life Without God? It's possible," has been taken down by the advertising company after local residents threatened to boycott businesses in the area.
Rick Warren to Launch New Saddleback Campus in San Diego Sunday
Pastor Rick Warren, Senior Pastor of Saddleback Church, will launch a new campus of his megachurch in San Diego Sunday. The church's 17th campus will be led by Pastor Jeff Gonzalez, a former Marine who previously served as a volunteer at Saddleback San Clemente.
Sweden to Offer ISIS Defectors Housing Grants, Driving Licenses
A county administration in south Sweden is considering giving state-financed driving licenses and housing grants to those Swedish Islamic State fighters who have returned to the country after fighting for the terror group in Iraq and Syria, saying it would help them reintegrate into society.