Anugrah Kumar

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  Nov 19, 2023

  Church of England votes to proceed with trial blessing services for same-sex couples

  The Church of England has decided to proceed with trial blessing services for same-sex couples. This decision, made during the General Synod, marks a significant shift in the denomination's stance on same-sex relationships.

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  Nov 19, 2023

  Last pupil of 121 Bethel Baptist High School students abducted by radical Fulani escapes captors

  Treasure Ayuba, the final captive from the 121 students abducted from Bethel Baptist High School in Nigeria’s Kaduna state in 2021, has escaped his captors. His escape ends a harrowing ordeal that lasted over two years.

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  Nov 13, 2023

  Kenyan cult pastor found guilty of illegal filming; not yet charged over 400 deaths

  Paul Nthenge Mackenzie, a Kenyan preacher linked to a doomsday cult resulting in over 400 deaths after he ordered church members to fast so they could “meet Jesus,” has been found guilty of operating a film studio without a license.

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  Nov 13, 2023

  Algerian gov’t cracks down on house churches, arrests pastors amid Israel-Hamas war

  The Algerian government has intensified its clampdown on house churches, imposing a strict limit of 10 people per gathering, according to a report, which says several Algerian church leaders were recently sentenced to prison.

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  Nov 13, 2023

  Christian groups provide relief to thousands impacted by Hurricane Otis in Mexico

  Samaritan’s Purse and the Adventist Development and Relief Agency are among the Christian groups providing critical aid to the thousands affected by last month’s Hurricane Otis in Mexico, which unexpectedly intensified to a Category 5 storm, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake, particularly in the city of Acapulco.

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  Nov 12, 2023

  Muslim-turned-atheist rights activist Ayaan Hirsi Ali says she is now a Christian

  Ayaan Hirsi Ali, a former Muslim and renowned critic of Islam, has revealed her conversion to Christianity, describing her journey from Islam to atheism and ultimately to Christianity.

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  Nov 12, 2023

  Pastor Scott Sauls to resign from Nashville megachurch: report

  Scott Sauls, the senior pastor at Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville, is poised to resign, according to reports. His decision comes amid a lengthy disciplinary process, attracting widespread attention.

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  Nov 11, 2023

  At least 20 churches destroyed as Nepal earthquake kills over 150

  Several churches collapsed in Nepal after a devastating earthquake of 6.4 magnitude struck remote western parts of the South Asian country last week, causing widespread destruction and over 150 fatalities, Christian groups have said.

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  Nov 6, 2023

  Virginia probes Palestinian Muslim group for potential legal violations

  Virginia's attorney general has opened an investigation into a Muslim organization that supports the Palestinian nationalist cause over concerns it violated Virginia’s charitable solicitation laws and may have supported terrorist organizations, an allegation the nonprofit says is "defamatory."  

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  Nov 6, 2023

  Evangelical alliances call for a ceasefire in Gaza, condemn civilian deaths

  As Israeli forces are expected to enter Gaza City to fight Hamas, Evangelical alliances from around the world are calling for a ceasefire, saying the teachings of Jesus call for peace amid times of violence.