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  Oct 17, 2018

  Canadian City Can't Censor Christian Group's Ads Warning of Trans 'Women' in Showers, Court Rules

  A court in Canada has ruled that the city of Hamilton, Ontario, does not have the right to censor a Christian group's bus advertisement that city officials have deemed to be offensive.

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  Oct 17, 2018

  Andrew Brunson Spent Hours Praying to Keep Sane in Solitary Confinement Inside Turkish Prison

  Now that he's back in the United States and free from his two years of detention in Turkey, Pastor Andrew Brunson is opening up about the struggles of his imprisonment and how God was using it for His good.

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  Oct 17, 2018

  Longtime Baptist Pastor Retired After Being Accused of 'Inappropriate Relationship,' Church Says

  First Baptist Church in Gainesville, Georgia told its congregants Monday that its longtime pastor Bill Coates stepped down after being accused of having an "inappropriate relationship" with a former female staff member.

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  Oct 16, 2018

  Pastor James MacDonald Disguises Himself as Homeless Man to See How Churches React

  Illinois megachurch pastor James MacDonald recently disguised himself as a bearded homeless person and camped outside of two Harvest Bible Chapel campuses before Sunday services to see how congregants would react.

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  Oct 16, 2018

  Christian Doctor Fired for Refusing to Dispense Birth Control Wins Norway Supreme Court Case

  A Catholic doctor who was fired over her objection to birth control has won a landmark case in Norway's Supreme Court.

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  Oct 16, 2018

  Evangelical Bishops Warn of 'Major Problems' If Church of England Changes Stance on Sexuality

  A group of evangelical bishops have sent a warning about the consequences that could arise if the Church of England decides to alter its stance on sexuality.

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  Oct 16, 2018

  Lilly Endowment Gives Christian Ministries $70 Million to Support Pastors Facing Challenges, Isolation

  The Lilly Endowment has donated a combined $70 million to dozens of Christian colleges and ministries across the nation to help them establish pastor support networks and programs in 29 states.

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  Oct 16, 2018

  Muslims Launch Nationwide Campaign to Get Asia Bibi Hanged, Threaten Supreme Court Judges

  As the world awaits Pakistan Supreme Court's decision in the death sentence appeal of Christian mother Asia Bibi, radicals have threatened violence and promised nationwide protests if she is set free.

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  Oct 13, 2018

  Muslim Family Risks Death to Prevent Ancient Christian Manuscripts From Being Destroyed by ISIS

  Two ancient Christian texts were spared from the wrath of the Islamic State's path of destruction in Iraq thanks to a Muslim family.

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  Oct 12, 2018

  5 Things That Happened at Andrew Brunson's Court Hearing in Turkey

  Friday's trial that concluded in Turkey's release of American Pastor Andrew Brunson was an emotional rollercoaster for not only Brunson and his wife, Norine, but also for those in attendance.