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  Nov 21, 2011

  More Businesses Than Ever Rated 'Gay-Friendly'

  The Human Rights Campaign released their Corporate Equality Index, rating companies on their policies and practices for LGBT workers. This year, a total of 615 companies were rated. Of those companies, 337 businesses received the top rating of 100 percent.

• Nov 21, 2011

  Church Opposes Naming NY Street After George Carlin

  West 121st Street in New York City is where the late stand-up comedian George Carlin grew up. Known for his sarcasm and satire, he might find a recent petition to name his childhood street after him particularly humorous, especially since the pastor of Corpus Christi Catholic Church, affiliated with the primary school he once attended, has raised objections to the “George Carlin Way.”

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  Nov 18, 2011

  Prop. 8 Lawyer: Case Is Heading to U.S. Supreme Court

  Proponents and opponents of California’s Proposition 8, the amendment that essentially bans gay marriage in the state, are in a fierce legal battle. But one thing they can agree on is that the case will likely head to the U.S. Supreme Court.

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  Nov 18, 2011

  National Adoption Day: Nearly 500,000 Children in Foster Care

  Thousands of families across the nation this weekend will celebrate an early Thanksgiving when they expand their families on National Adoption Day.

• Nov 17, 2011

  Fox News to Start Airing Christian-Perspective Movie Reviews

  Fox News will soon have Christian-perspective movie reviews on their Friday morning segments. Starting Nov. 18, the Christian movie reviewer, Movieguide, will start airing short segments covering current box office hits.

• Nov 17, 2011

  Christianity Today Launches 'This Is Our City' Project

  Christianity Today magazine, founded in 1956 by Billy Graham, recently launched a new project highlighting Christians who are wrestling with these issues, and embracing roles as culture makers in cities across the United States.

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  Nov 16, 2011

  Barna Group: 5 Myths on Why Young People Leave the Church

  A revealing look at five myths and realities about young people that walk away from the church was released in a study Wednesday by a research company that provides resources for churches and non-profits.

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  Nov 16, 2011

  Human Trafficking Motivates 47 Christian Women to Climb Mt. Kilamanjaro

  In an effort to bring the devastating effects of the world’s sex-for-sale industry to the forefront, 47 women from around the world are preparing to climb Tanzania’s Mt. Kilimanjaro during the U.S. commemoration of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day.

• Nov 15, 2011

  Mission Groups Team Up to Plant 1,000 Churches in Japan

  An international missions organization and the Asian Access ministry are teaming up with plans to plant 1,000 churches in Japan within the next nine years.

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  Nov 15, 2011

  N.C. Megachurch Celebrates 5th Anniversary With Live Album

  .As part of Elevation Church’s fifth anniversary celebration, the Charlotte, N.C.-based megachurch will release an album of worship songs performed live and recorded by its members and staff next week.