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  Nov 9, 2013

  'Snake Salvation' Star Pastor Andrew Hamblin to Appear in Court; Officials Seize Snakes From Church

  Officials have seized about 50 reptiles, including rattlesnakes and copperheads, from the Tabernacle Church of God in LaFollette, Tenn., and Pastor Andrew Hamblin, the star of the National Geographic reality show "Snake Salvation," has been cited with possession of wildlife dangerous to humans.

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  Nov 9, 2013

  Mormon Church Largest Private Landowner in Florida With 670,000 Acres

  The Mormon Church, which already owns about 290,000 acres of land in Florida, is set to become the state's biggest private landowner with a new deal to buy nearly 383,000 acres spread over nine counties for $565 million.

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  Nov 5, 2013

  Mark Driscoll: 11 Ways to Attack Adultery

  Taking his series of sermons on Ten Commandments forward, Pastor Mark Driscoll of Mars Hill Church in Seattle, Wash., shared with his congregation what marriage is and what it is not, stressing on the gravity of the sin of adultery and sharing 11 practical, biblical ways to attack it.

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  Nov 4, 2013

  Christmas Shopping Season Begins a Month Early With Walmart, Amazon Offering Deals

  Wal-Mart launched numerous online offers as early as Friday, the day Amazon also started a Black Friday deals store and electronics holiday gift guide and added to its discounts a daily "Deals of the Day" feature until Dec. 22.

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  Nov 4, 2013

  Senate to Vote on Gay Employment Non-Discrimination Bill Monday

  The Senate will hold on Monday a vote on a bill that would prevent employers from discriminating against workers on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity – a measure that some faith-based organizations and Christian businesses and ministries say would violate their religious freedom.

• Nov 4, 2013

  Hallmark Apologizes for Removing 'Gay' From Christmas Carol on Ornament

  The greeting card company Hallmark has apologized for causing concern over the removal of the word "gay" from the Christmas carol "Deck the Halls" on its sweater ornament, which is drawing negative comments on the company's Facebook page.

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  Nov 4, 2013

  Snowden Says US, UK Among World's 'Worst' Surveillance Offenders; Gaining Support in Germany

  America's National Security Agency and its British counterpart are among the "worst offenders" of mass surveillance, according to an open letter allegedly written by Edward Snowden. Many German public figures are now saying the NSA whistleblower should be offered asylum in their country.

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  Nov 3, 2013

  Britney Spears Says Evangelical Preacher Max Lucado Is Her Favorite Author

  Pop star Britney Spears told a fan this past week during a Twitter Q&A session that her favorite author is evangelical Texas megachurch pastor Max Lucado.

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  Nov 3, 2013

  Sarah Palin, Donald Trump to Attend Billy Graham's 95th Birthday Celebrations

  Former Alaska governor Sarah Palin and real estate mogul Donald Trump will be among prominent guests at the Rev. Billy Graham's 95th birthday celebration in North Carolina this coming week, when "My Hope America with Billy Graham," a massive nationwide evangelistic effort, will also be launched.

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  Nov 3, 2013

  Churches to Celebrate Orphan Sunday Amid Calls for Caution Against Fraud, Trafficking

  Thousands of churches across the United States will reflect on God's call to care for the orphan as they celebrate the fifth Orphan Sunday amid calls for introspection to minimize the possibility of adoption-related fraud and trafficking.