Jessica Martinez

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  Nov 12, 2013

  Kentucky Megachurch Hosts 'Jesus Prom' for Mentally and Physically Disabled Community

  Southland Christian Church in Lexington, Ky., held an event for the mentally and physically disabled community dubbed "Jesus Prom" over the past weekend that featured a night of celebration and compassion dedicated to those in attendance.

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  Nov 11, 2013

  Ecuadorian Judge Cites Biblical Scriptures in Ruling Against Transsexual Man Seeking to Change Gender Preference

  An Ecuadorian man who identifies himself as a woman named Diane Rodriguez plans to initiate legal action against a judge who quoted Biblical scriptures as the basis for his decision in not allowing Rodriguez to change his gender preference on his government issued identification card.

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  Nov 8, 2013

  Christian Parents Trash Their Kids' Electronics to Teach Lesson on Valuable Human Interaction

  A Tennessee-based couple threw away every single electronic device that each of their three children owned in an effort to teach them the value of face-to-face human relationships, which they are now advising families to consider doing for the sake of raising children who embrace physical social interaction versus technology driven relationships.

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  Nov 8, 2013

  London-based 'Atheist Church' Launches New Congregation in Nashville

  Sunday Assembly, a godless church, founded by two British comedians that meet to hear "great talks, sing songs and celebrate life" throughout 30 cities around the world, launched a new congregation in Nashville, Tenn., last night as part of their effort to expand as a non-religious "megachurch."

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  Nov 8, 2013

  Christian Filipinos Lean on Prayer Amid Most Destructive Super Typhoon Storm Ever to Hit Philippines

  The Pacific super typhoon storm known as Haiyan continues to sweep through the Philippines as of Friday morning with wind gusts measuring over 200 miles per hour that have claimed the lives of at least four people. Evangelical Christians across the island nation raised up prayer amid what is considered to be the strongest storm ever recorded.

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  Nov 7, 2013

  Student Body President at Northwest Christian University Denounces Christian Faith, Declares Himself Atheist

  The president of the student body at Northwest Christian University publicly announced that he has been a longtime atheist despite his enrollment at the Oregon-based college and is now urging Christians to practice what they preach by becoming accepting of those who do not fit their same "pattern."

• Nov 6, 2013

  Brazilian Preacher Speaks Out Against 'Divine Liposuction' Criticism

  Pastor Cesar Peixoto of Iglesia Cristo La Verdad Que Liberta in Sao Roque, Brazil, is known for promising "divine liposuction" to his church members seeking a quick weight loss option, and now, after much criticism and reproach from the Brazilian evangelical community, Peixoto is denouncing allegations that he is a "charlatan."

• Nov 6, 2013

  Minnesota School Bus Driver Fired for Leading Students in Prayer

  A Minneapolis, Minnesota-based Christian pastor and school bus driver was terminated last week after he violated two warnings issued by the school district and the subcontractor company that he worked for in which he was asked to refrain from leading students in prayer.

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  Nov 5, 2013

  Oklahoma Pentecostal Church Built in 30 Hours With Help of 300 Volunteers

  An Oklahoma-based Pentecostal congregation had their church built for them over the weekend after the "Church in a Day" (CIAD) program gathered over 300 volunteers to help build a worship site that was ready for use by Sunday morning.

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  Nov 5, 2013

  Visitors to Billy Graham's Namesake Library Will Help Celebrate His 95th Birthday

  In honor of evangelist Billy Graham's 95thbirthday celebration on Thursday, the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, North Carolina will give visitors a chance to join in on the celebration by signing a banner that will later be presented to Graham, while each guest will receive a copy of God's Ambassador, a book that celebrates his life and ministry.