Brandon Showalter and Jeff Myers

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  Dec 31, 2016

  New Christian Zionism Book Makes Case for Israel Apart From 'Crazy End-Times Scenarios'

  A new book by Christian scholars makes a theological case for Christians to support Israel while distancing itself from the "crazy" pop-apocalyptic end-time scenarios that sometimes animate such support in contemporary politics.

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  Dec 29, 2016

  4 Things to Know About the Dec. 23 UN Resolution Against Israel

  As President Obama finishes his final weeks in office, his actions at the United Nations last week where the U.S. delegation refrained from vetoing a resolution condemning Israel are causing quite a stir.

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  Dec 25, 2016

  Christian Mother Asia Bibi Spends 7th Christmas on Death Row in Pakistan

  Pakistani Christian mother of five Asia Bibi is spending her seventh Christmas in prison after her death sentence appeal was put on hold in October when a judge abruptly recused himself from hearing her case.

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  Dec 22, 2016

  Biotech Company Charged $325 for Aborted Down Syndrome Baby Skin, Senate Report Shows

  The Senate Judiciary Committee has published a report detailing the scope of aborted baby body parts profiteering from its investigation into biotech firms that were caught illegally selling tissue from aborted babies last year.

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  Dec 20, 2016

  Southern Baptist Pastors Consider Defunding Russell Moore Due to Anti-Trump Stance

  A prominent Southern Baptist leader is facing pushback against his organization for opposing Donald Trump during the election cycle, a position out of step with many in the denomination.

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  Dec 20, 2016

  Genetically Modified '3-Parent Children' Exploits Women, Bioethicists Warn

  Leading bioethicists and family advocates are criticizing the British government's decision to allow a fertility treatment yielding "three-parent kids," arguing the practice turns women's bodies and children into commodities to be bought and sold.

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  Dec 19, 2016

  5 Devout Christians Who Will Serve in the Donald Trump Administration

  President-elect Donald Trump continues to select people for Cabinet posts and many are noticing that many are devout Christians from a variety of denominations.

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  Dec 19, 2016

  IFCJ Rejects Accusation It's Hurting Jewish Immigration to Israel

  A Jewish rabbi who heads an organization, funded mostly by evangelical Christians, that works to resettle Jews from troubled regions to Israel is denying veiled charges that his group's work actually depresses resettlement rates.

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  Dec 17, 2016

  Evangelist Creates 'The Darkest Hour' TV Series to Reach People With the Gospel in Moments of Deep Despair

  A new late-night television series being aired on the Discovery Channel and ABC Family showcases real-life stories from people who reveal how Jesus Christ rescued them from the pit of deepest darkness.

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  Dec 16, 2016

  3 Things You Should Know About the New International Religious Freedom Bill

  Congress has just passed a bill named after a recently retired Congressman who has fervently advocated for the rights persecuted Christians and other religious minorities around the world.