Michelle A. Vu

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  Apr 27, 2009

  Christian Campaign Declares Gospel is Good News for the Poor

  Surrounded by stained glass windows, dark wooden pews filled with people, and the soaring voices of a black Gospel choir, Christians from across the country gathered inside a Baptist church Sunday night to proclaim that the "Gospel is good news for the poor."

• Apr 24, 2009

  Senator, Wife of Detained Rights Activist Appeal for U.S. Help

  The wife of China's most famous human rights lawyer was present during a Congressional session Thursday when Sen. Bryon Dorgan (D-N.D.) spoke on the Senate floor about the case of Gao Zhisheng, who remains detained in an unknown location since being kidnapped by Chinese officials in February.

• Apr 22, 2009

  Christian Group Denounces 'Anti-Freedom' Agenda at U.N. Racism Conference

  A Christian human rights group expressed ''grave concern'' on Tuesday for the future of individual freedom as a number of states at the U.N. Durban Review Conference push agendas that seek to protect religions and governments at the expense of the rights of individuals.

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  Apr 22, 2009

  Christians Call for Greater Action on Earth Day

  More Christian groups and individuals are calling for greater involvement and lifestyle changes this Earth Day, April 22, than in past years. And many are becoming more active through a number of Green initiatives and campaigns.

• Apr 21, 2009

  Bible Society Donors Trace Distribution Process in China

  More than a dozen Bible Society donors traveled to China last week to see first hand how the Scripture is being printed and distributed in the country that boasts one of the world's fastest growing Christian populations.

• Apr 21, 2009

  Taliban Wants Shariah Law in All of Pakistan

  As human rights groups and the international community grapple to understand why Pakistan conceded to terrorists, a Taliban spokesman said on Monday that the group is still not satisfied with the government deal and will push to have shariah law throughout the country.

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  Apr 20, 2009

  Evangelical Richard Cizik Re-Emerges for Green Cause

  Not much has been heard about Richard Cizik since his forced resignation as vice president of the National Association of Evangelicals last year. But the evangelical leader re-emerged in Washington, D.C., on Sunday to give a lecture on interfaith creation care in observance of Earth Day.

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  Apr 18, 2009

  Interview: Andy Stanley on the Principle of the Path

  Too often people get themselves into undesirable situations and wonder, "How did I get here?"

• Apr 16, 2009

  Shariah in Swat Valley Expected to Worsen Rights Abuse, Says U.S. Group

  Shariah law, or Islamic law, officially went into effect in a region in Pakistan this week and will likely result in "egregious" human rights violations, warns a U.S. body in charge of monitoring religious freedom in the world and advising the U.S. government.

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  Apr 16, 2009

  Elections Prompt Prayer Campaign for Christians in India

  A ministry working with the persecuted church is calling on Christians around the world to pray for fellow believers in India as the country begins its nationwide parliamentary elections Thursday.