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Franklin Graham Troubled by Obama, Softening to Donald Trump
Franklin Graham said Sunday that the nation is in “big trouble” under the leadership of President Obama and that he is having an increasingly positive view of billionaire Donald Trump running for president as he hears more from him.
Obama Attends Easter Service at Church Founded By Freed Slaves
President Obama, the First Lady, and their two daughters attended a historic black church in Washington, D.C. for Easter service on Sunday.
Another Afghan Christian Convert Released; In Safe Country
Another Afghan Christian convert, who was also in prison at the same time as more well-known convert Said Musa, was recently released and has made it to a safe country, reported a Christian persecution watchdog group on Wednesday.
60 Churches Burned in Post-Election Nigeria Violence
More than 60 churches were burned and thousands of Christian-owned homes destroyed in Nigeria’s predominantly Muslim north after the recent election of incumbent Christian president Goodluck Jonathan, according to the Christian persecution watchdog group Open Doors.
Tornadoes Wreak Havoc in N.C.; 22 People Dead
Multiple tornadoes wreaked havoc on North Carolina over the weekend, leaving at least 22 people dead. On Sunday night, three Disaster Relief Units with emergency workers from Samaritan’s Purse arrived in the affected areas.
Police Arrest Pastor of Megachurch in China, Says Rights Group
Police arrested the senior pastor of one of the largest unregistered churches in Beijing on Saturday and have put many congregants under house arrest for trying to hold Sunday service outdoors, said a rights group focused on religious freedom in China.
Delaware to Be Eighth State to Allow Civil Unions
Delaware will be the eighth state to allow civil unions or comprehensive domestic partnerships for same-sex couples.
Fla. Imam: Terry Jones Has Hijacked the Christian Voice
Infamous Quran-burning pastor Terry Jones has hijacked the Christian voice and caused misunderstanding about the faith as well as the U.S. government among Muslims around the world, said a Florida imam who last year prevented Jones from burning the Islamic holy book.
Court Says No to Two Dads on Louisiana Birth Certificate
A federal court this week ruled against forcing Louisiana to recognize a gay couple on the birth certificate of their adoptive son.
Hell Pizza Upsets Church with Jesus Hot Cross Bun Ad
Hell Pizza, a chain in New Zealand, has angered the Anglican Church over its new ad comparing its limited time offer of hot cross buns, which is decorated with a Satanist symbol, to Jesus.