Sami K. Martin

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  Apr 27, 2015

  'A.D. The Bible Continues' Episode 4 Review: Pilate and the Holy Spirit Both Full of Hot Air?

  During Sunday's episode of "A.D. The Bible Continues," it was clear that Pontius Pilate and the Holy Spirit were both at work but in completely different ways, and left me wondering whether both were actually full of nothing more than hot air.

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  Apr 24, 2015

  More American Christians Prefer Traditional Values and Identify as Conservative Rather Than Liberal

  Despite the culture wars over issues like homosexuality and the constant barrage of messages in mainstream media declaring conservative values outmoded, research shows more American Christians prefer traditional values and identify as conservative rather than liberal.

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  Apr 24, 2015

  Three Family Members Charged for Murder of Activist Who Helped Muslim Woman Convert to Christianity, Get Married

  Three family members of a Muslim woman who converted to Christianity then married a Christian man were all charged with the murder of an Iranian activist they blame for influencing her conversion in Texas on Wednesday. The father was also charged with murdering the Christian convert's husband 10 months after the activist was killed.

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  Apr 22, 2015

  Christian Refugees From Libya Said They Were Forced to Deny Christ to Avoid Being Killed by ISIS

  Christian refugees who fled Libya via a perilous route across the Mediterranean where thousands of others have lost their lives seeking to escape religious persecution and poverty, say they were forced to deny Christ after ISIS militants threatened their lives.

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  Apr 21, 2015

  Bittersweet: Christian Father of 8 Killed While Driving Family to Hospital for Birth of Son

  A trip to the hospital that was supposed to end in a joyous celebration of life for a Christian Wisconsin family turned into a bittersweet event mixed with death Friday when the family's faithful patriarch was killed in a freak accident involving a deer shortly before the birth of his son.

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  Apr 21, 2015

  Jessa Duggar and Husband Ben Sewald, Announce Pregnancy; Child Will Be Born on First Wedding Anniversary

  Just months into their marriage, Christian reality star Jessa Duggar Seewald of TLC's "19 Kids and Counting," and her husband Ben Seewald have announced that they are expecting a child together and the baby is due on their first anniversary.

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  Apr 21, 2015

  Reinhard Bonnke, Evangelist Who Clashed With Muslims in Africa to Win Millions of Converts for Christ to Get Lifetime Award for Global Ministry

  Reinhard Bonnke, a longtime and once hardline global evangelist who clashed with Muslims in Africa to win millions of converts for Christ on the continent, is set to get a Lifetime Global Impact award at the Global Congress of Empowered21 in Jerusalem for his trailblazing ministry next month.

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  Apr 21, 2015

  John Travolta Defends Scientology, Urges Public to 'Read a Book' Before Judging Organization

  Actor John Travolta staunchly defended the Church of Scientology and urged the public not to believe the claims made in a new HBO documentary, "Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief" which features both him and fellow actor Tom Cruise.

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  Apr 20, 2015

  Marco Rubio Says Being Gay 'Not a Choice;' Ex-Gay Christian Says Senator's Statement Reflects Pro-Gay Culture

  Republican 2016 presidential candidate Sen. Marco Rubio from Florida, said Sunday that he does not believe homosexuality is a choice but "something that people are born with." He also said he believes marriage should be "between one man and one woman" while insisting "it's not that I'm against gay marriage."

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  Apr 20, 2015

  'A.D. The Bible Continues' Episode 3 Review: The Spirit Arrives

  Sunday night's "A.D. The Bible Continues" introduced the character of the Holy Spirit during the celebration of Pentecost, but that was just the beginning of a new chapter for Jesus' disciples.