Melissa Barnhart

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  May 4, 2019

  Rachel Held Evans, progressive Christian writer, dies at age 37

  Rachel Held Evans, a New York Times best-selling progressive Christian writer, has died at age 37.

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  Apr 27, 2019

  Calif. synagogue shooting: 1 woman dead, 3 injured; suspect detained by authorities

  One woman was shot dead and three others were injured at the Chabad of Poway synagogue just before 11:30 a.m. Saturday, the last day of Passover.

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  Mar 18, 2019

  Ireland warns women against using abortion pill reversal that could save babies' lives

  Women in Ireland are being warned against seeking the abortion pill reversal treatment that’s been successfully used in the U.S. to save babies’ lives. The Irish Department of Public Health is advising women that there is “no such thing” as abortion reversal and attempts to do so could result in either a miscarriage or an unhealthy outcome for the pregnancy.

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  Mar 17, 2019

  Appeals court saves clergy tax-free housing allowance

  The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit ruled Friday that a law giving clergy an exemption from paying income taxes on their housing allowance is constitutional.

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  Feb 28, 2019

  Haiti: Aid groups implore Christians to pray, take action in time of crisis

  Christian aid groups serving in Haiti have witnessed firsthand the devastation wrought by ongoing demonstrations spurred by allegations of government corruption and the country’s inflation crisis.

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  Feb 21, 2019

  Amanda Palmer's baby 'abortion shower' song actually makes a pro-life argument, critic says

  Singer Amanda Palmer’s new single “Voicemail for Jill” is being hailed by fans for addressing abortion, but some see its dark lyrics as having an unexpectedly pro-life message.

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  Feb 21, 2019

  Trump admin. launches campaign to decriminalize homosexuality worldwide

  The Trump administration is launching a global campaign to end the criminalization of homosexuality worldwide, specifically in 71 countries were a person can be executed for being gay.

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  Feb 4, 2019

  Venezuela crisis: Christian group providing emergency aid, food for starving families

  Venezuela is facing the biggest economic crisis in modern history with hyperinflation, leading to starvation, deaths and mass migration.

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  Jan 31, 2019

  Divinity student becomes first to decipher Baptist theologian's 200-y-o sermons

  A divinity student has cracked a centuries-old code to become the first person in the world to read documents left behind by Baptist pastor and theologian Andrew Fuller.

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  Jan 30, 2019

  7 states already allow abortion up to birth — not just New York

  New York isn’t the only state that allows abortion up to birth. Before New York lawmakers voted last Tuesday to remove gestational limits on abortion, seven states and Washington, D.C. already had laws allowing third-trimester abortions.