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  Nov 22, 2017

  Gospel Singer, Preacher Shawn Jones Said to Have Struggled With Heart Health Prior to Death

  As friends, family and well-wishers continued grieving the death of Alabama pastor and gospel singer Shawn Jones on Wednesday, some claim the beloved preacher had been struggling with his heart in recent months but refused to curtail his intense ministry schedule.

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  Nov 22, 2017

  Roy Moore Dated Young Girls for Their 'Purity,' Pastor Flip Benham Says

  The Rev. Philip "Flip" Benham, who is the father of twin brothers Jason and David Benham, says Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore was attracted to younger women because of their "purity." Moore has been accused of sexually molesting several underage girls.

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  Nov 21, 2017

  Church Attacked After Alabama Pastor Says He Would Back Roy Moore Even If Sexual Assault Allegations Are True

  An Alabama church formerly led by Pastor Earl Wise who reportedly declared that he would still support embattled Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore even if it's proven that he sexually assaulted teenage girls in the past, said they've been attacked and branded a "pedophile church" because of Wise's comments.

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  Nov 21, 2017

  'Touched by an Angel' Star Della Reese Dies at 86, Actors Praise Exemplary Life

  Pastor and actress Della Reese known for her iconic role as Tess in the popular 1990s CBS television series "Touched by an Angel" died peacefully at her home Sunday. She was 86.

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  Nov 21, 2017

  32-Y-O Pastor, Gospel Singer Shawn Jones, Dies While Singing 'Worthy Is He'

  Gospel singer and founding pastor of New Thing Empowerment Church, Shawn Jones, began singing with his band of believers shortly after 8 p.m. at The Event Center in Pensacola, Florida, on Saturday. Shortly after Jones began singing "Worthy Is He," he fatally collapsed on stage leaving his fans in shock. He was just 32.

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  Nov 20, 2017

  Former NFL Chaplain Warns of Overt Demonic Activity but Doesn't Believe Demons Can Possess People

  Dr. Karl Payne, pastor of Leadership Development and Discipleship at Antioch Bible Church in Washington who formerly served as chaplain for the NFL's Seattle Seahawks, has warned that America's current cultural climate is paving the way for overt demonic activity. But he doesn't believe demons can possess humans.

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  Nov 20, 2017

  Debra Tate, Sister of Charles Manson Victim Said Prayer for His Soul When She Heard He Died

  Debra Tate, the sister of Charles Manson murder victim Sharon Tate, said that right after she got a call from California prison officials informing her that the man behind her sister's death was dead on Sunday, she said a prayer for his soul.

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  Nov 18, 2017

  Paula White's Church Lost Hundreds of Members and Donations Due to Relationship With Trump, Son Says

  Popular televangelist and President Donald Trump's spiritual adviser, Paula White, reportedly lost hundreds of members and thousands of dollars in weekly donations from her predominantly black congregation at New Destiny Christian Center because of her relationship with the president, her only child and associate pastor at the church, Bradley Knight, says.

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  Nov 17, 2017

  Media Exec. for Televangelist James Robison Announces Run Against Ted Cruz in 2018 GOP Primary

  Bruce Jacobson Jr., vice president of televangelist James Robison's Life Outreach International and executive producer of the preacher's syndicated television series "Life Today" formally announced Thursday that he will challenge incumbent Republican Sen. Ted Cruz for his seat in the U.S. Senate in the 2018 GOP primary.

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  Nov 17, 2017

  Man Accidentally Shoots 81-Y-O Wife in Church While Discussing Gun Safety

  Mayhem erupted at a Tennessee church Thursday after an elderly man celebrating at an early Thanksgiving event with other seniors accidentally shot his wheelchair bound wife during a gun safety discussion.