Jessica Martinez

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• Jul 19, 2013

  Disciples of Christ Church Votes to Affirm Homosexuality, Transgenderism; Allows Openly Gay Leaders

  The General Assembly of the Christian Church Disciples of Christ, met in Orlando, Fla. this week to vote on a resolution that will embrace sexual orientation and gender identity as specially affirmed categories within the church.

• Jul 19, 2013

  30,000 Protesters Expected to March Against Gay Marriage in Costa Rica

  Churches throughout Costa Rica are expecting 30,000 people to join in on a march in defense of traditional marriage slated for August.

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  Jul 19, 2013

  Brazilian 'Evangelical' Model Under Fire for Deciding to Appear on Playboy Cover

  The Brazilian edition of Playboy magazine announced that a model who claims to be evangelical will be on the cover of their September issue. Aline Franzoi, who belongs to National Mission Evangelical Church in Brazil, is a ring girl for Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) competitions and she drew criticism for joining the organization known to be a violent sport but now the news of her upcoming cover adds even more controversy to her career choices.

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  Jul 19, 2013

  Study: 2.6 Billion of World Population Expected to Be Christian by 2020

  A new global Christianity report predicts that there will be 2.6 billion Christians by 2020, with most of the growth expected in the global South while Christianity continues to decline in the global North.

• Jul 18, 2013

  Salvadorans May Replace Cubans as Third Largest US Hispanic Group

  Salvadorans may soon replace Cubans as the third largest U.S. Hispanic group, behind Mexicans and Puerto Ricans, according to a Pew Research Hispanic Center study.

• Jul 17, 2013

  Student Who Disagrees With Homosexuality Wins Free Speech Lawsuit Against Teacher

  A federal district judge ruled in favor of a Michigan student who was removed from the classroom by his teacher for expressing his religious beliefs against homosexuality. The judge said punishing the student for his freedom of expression violated his First Amendment rights.

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  Jul 16, 2013

  Billy Graham Debuts Devotion Reading Plan on YouVersion Bible App

  Billy Graham has launched a new daily, one-year reading plan through YouVersion Bible App featuring biblical wisdom and practical advice, derived from decades of Graham's sermons and writings. The reading plan features content from his popular devotion, Day by Day with Billy Graham, in an easy-to-read, easy-to-share format aimed to supplement app users' daily scripture readings.

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  Jul 16, 2013

  MLB Pitcher Talks Rape, Suicide Attempt Before Surrendering to God

  Toronto Blue Jays pitcher, R.A. Dickey, has teamed up with the I Am Second movement to reveal his testimony about his childhood rape, attempt at suicide, career lows and the precise moment that led him to surrender to God.

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  Jul 16, 2013

  Brooklyn, NY Church Teams Up With District Attorney for Gun Buyback Event

  A Brooklyn, New York church called Coney Island Gospel Assembly Church held a gun buyback program this past weekend, acting as a mediator between gun owners and authorities.

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  Jul 15, 2013

  Tenn. Pastor Disagrees With Zimmerman Verdict; Tells Church to Boycott Florida

  A Nashville pastor was one of many throughout the country that voiced their discontent with George Zimmerman's verdict in the killing of Trayvon Martin, in their Sunday sermon. Enoch Fuzz, pastor of Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church took to Facebook and the pulpit yesterday to urge his members to boycott the entire state of Florida, in solidarity for justice.