Jessica Martinez

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  Jan 3, 2014

  Atheist Leader Auctions Off Chance for Highest Bidder to Invite Her to Church

  The president of a South Carolina atheist organization will decide what church she will attend depending on how high church-goers bid for her attendance in an auction called, "Take an Atheist Leader to Church," posted on eBay.

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  Jan 3, 2014

  Study: Americans Prefer In-Person Sermons Over Video Message Teaching

  A recent study, conducted by LifeWay Research, found that most Americans prefer to attend a church in which a pastor preaches live instead of a video sermon, although the use of technology to broadcast messages in multisite congregations has become a popular approach in recent years.

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  Jan 3, 2014

  Texas Mayor Declares 2014 'Year of the Bible' for Town Residents

  The mayor of a north Texas town declared 2014 the year of the Bible for it residents, after announcing that the initiative would be an opportunity for the community of Flower Mound, located near the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, to connect through the scriptures.

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  Jan 2, 2014

  Museum Featuring Collection of Old Testament Animals Worth $1.5 Million Set to Close

  A Jewish Brooklyn-based museum that displays expertly preserved, in true-to-life poses, taxidermied animals mentioned in the Torah, is set to close soon due to financial difficulties.

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  Dec 31, 2013

  Rapper DMX Tells Fans He Has Spiritual Authority During Dubai Concert

  Rapper DMX recently turned the attention off of him and onto Jesus during a concert in Dubai while performing alongside rap artist Coolio, where he engaged his fans to listen in while he spoke about God.

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  Dec 31, 2013

  Louisiana Church to Ring in New Year With 42-Hour Prayer; 'Holy Ghost Party Don't Stop,' Says Pastor

  A Louisiana church is continuing its 32-year-old tradition of ringing in the new year with 42 hours of prayer and fellowship with the hopes that 2014 will be a year of change for the city.

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  Dec 30, 2013

  Ky. Man Stops Chemotherapy Treatment; Credits God for Curing Him of Cancer

  A Kentucky man is cancer free following his decision to abruptly end chemotherapy treatment and opting to relay on his faith instead.

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  Dec 30, 2013

  'GMA' Co-Host Robin Roberts Reveals Longtime Relationship With Girlfriend

  One year after receiving a crucial bone marrow transplant that saved her life, ABC's "Good Morning America" news anchor Robin Roberts wrote an end-of-year message on her Facebook wall Sunday in which she celebrated her blessings while subtly revealing that she is gay.

• Dec 27, 2013

  Calif. Public Schools to Comply With Transgender Student Rights Law Beginning January 2014

  California public schools are currently preparing to enforce a law that will allow K-12 transgender students to participate in sex-segregated sports programs and use restroom facilities consistent with their gender identity. However, if a referendum brought forth by a coalition of conservative groups is approved, the law's enactment will be postponed until it qualifies to get on the November 2014 general election ballot.

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  Dec 27, 2013

  Over 1 Million Expected to Gather for Revival Event in Colombia

  The city of Bogota, Colombia, is preparing to host over 1 million Christians who will gather Friday night for a year-end revival celebration organized by Centro Mundial de Avivamiento, or Worldwide Revival Center, the largest evangelical church in Latin America.