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Orissa Bishops Warn of 'Master Plan' to Wipe-Out Christianity
Catholic bishops from the persecution ravaged state of Orissa warned this week that Hindu extremists have a \"master plan\" to wipe out Christianity in the remote eastern Indian state.
Major Ecumenical Groups Plead for Zimbabwe Democracy
Six well-known ecumenical organizations banded together to call for the protection of the right to life, dignity and democracy of the people of Zimbabwe on Friday.
Ted Haggard Speaks on Scandal for First Time
Ex-evangelical leader Ted Haggard, who fell from grace after the exposure of his sex and drug scandal two years ago, recently opened up about the dark secret from his past that likely led to his downfall as an adult.
Christian Right Vows to Stay Strong Under Obama
For Christian right leaders, Sen. Barack Obama\'s victory last week was a huge setback that left some in the midst of a grieving process. While things may not be going well for the movement, some of its leaders vowed to not only survive under an Obama administration but to thrive.
Orissa Braces for More Hindu-Christian Conflict
No end to the Hindu-Christian violence seems to be in sight in the troubled eastern state of Orissa where another murder of a Hindu nationalist activist last week is expected to only fuel the sectarian violence.
Evangelicals Optimistic about Obama Presidency
Some prominent evangelical leaders said Wednesday that they are optimistic about working together with the Obama administration and even noted that relationships have already been built by the campaign\'s faith outreach arm.
Evangelical Engagement in Politics Not Limited to U.S.
American evangelicals are often noted for their engagement in the political process and major impact on election outcomes. Evangelicals outside the United States, meanwhile, have also played key roles in their own country\'s politics – albeit much less known.
Christian Leaders Back Bipartisan Abortion Ad Campaign
An ideologically diverse group of Christian leaders came together this past week to support a new ad campaign calling for policies that will reduce abortions.
Disturbing Stories Expose Dark Realities of Persecution
A solemn atmosphere descended upon a room full of culturally diverse evangelical leaders on Wednesday as disturbing accounts of religious persecution poured forth from those living in anti-Christian hotspots.
HIV+ Pastor: Poverty Caught Up with Me
As an adult, Patricia Sawo managed to break free from poverty only to be flung back into it when she was infected with HIV, which initially made the now evangelical pastor a social outcast.