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  Jan 1, 2019

  Mass grave of 34 Ethiopian Christians executed by ISIS found in Libya

  Libyan authorities have announced that a mass grave containing the remains of 34 Christians murdered by the Islamic State in 2015 has been found.

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  Jan 1, 2019

  Pro-choice activist tells kids: abortion is 'part of God’s plan,' ‘like dentist appointment’

  The co-founder of the “#ShoutYourAbortion” movement was featured on a popular YouTube channel for children telling kids that abortions are “part of God’s plan” and that they are much like going to the dentist.

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  Dec 31, 2018

  5 Christian athletes who made an impact in 2018

  With the year coming to a close, there were a number of Christ-following athletes who made impacts on and off the field in 2018.

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  Dec 31, 2018

  Top 5 religious freedom victories of 2018

  The year 2018 was one that saw many victories for those seeking the protection of their right to act in accordance with their religious convictions.

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  Dec 31, 2018

  Evangelical NFL tight end Benjamin Watson to retire, wants to focus on family

  New Orleans Saints tight end Benjamin Watson has announced that he will retire at the end of the playoffs. 

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  Dec 25, 2018

  Indiana school district bars coaches from participating in team prayers after atheist complaint

  An Indiana public school district says that starting in January 2019, coaches and staff will be barred from participating in team prayers led by students.

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  Dec 22, 2018

  FRC warns Trump's Syria withdraw plans will put Christians in 'mortal danger'

  One of the nation’s leading Christian conservative advocacy groups that has been supportive of the Trump administration is warning that President Donald Trump’s plans for a “full” and “rapid” withdrawal of U.S. troops from Syria will put Christians in “mortal danger.”

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  Dec 21, 2018

  Trump signs prison reform bill FIRST STEP Act: 'Everybody said it couldn’t be done'

  President Donald Trump signed into law on Friday what proponents say is the most comprehensive federal prison reform bill in decades.

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  Dec 21, 2018

  Catholic senior center accused of censorship denies barring residents from saying 'Merry Christmas'

  A Catholic senior center in Washington state is refuting claims that it has barred residents from saying “Merry Christmas” and singing Christmas carols but is "doubling down" on a policy prohibiting residents from decorating the exterior of their apartment doors.

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  Dec 20, 2018

  Gov. Kasich accused of trying to score 'political points' in transgender policy change

  A conservative group is accusing Ohio Gov. John Kasich of trying to “score political points on the way out the door” by issuing an executive action this week to ban gender identity discrimination in state employment.