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  Apr 29, 2016

  Hindu Radicals Douse Christian Pastor, Wife With Gasoline to Scare Them Into Converting

  Hindu radicals in India doused a Christian pastor and his wife in gasoline in an attempt to force them to convert, a leading Christian human rights group has reported.

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  Apr 29, 2016

  Illiberal Liberalism 'Can Only Survive by Doubling Down on Authoritarian Control,' Author Says

  Today's liberals have betrayed the principles of free thought and open-mindedness they proclaim to profess by using "authoritarian control" to silence conservatives and others who don't share their opinions, conservative author Kim R. Holmes said Wednesday.

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  Apr 28, 2016

  MLB Great Curt Schilling: ESPN Employs 'Some of the Biggest Racists in Sports Commentating'

  After being fired by ESPN last week for publishing his opinion in support of North Carolina's transgender law, retired MLB pitcher Curt Schilling spoke out against his former employer Wednesday, saying the network employs some of the "biggest racists" in sports commentating.

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  Apr 28, 2016

  Planned Parenthood: Cruz, Fiorina 'Embrace Rhetoric That Leads to Violence, Threats Against Abortion Providers'

  Following Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz's announcement Wednesday that former GOP candidate Carly Fiorina is to be his vice-presidential running mate, the nation's largest abortion provider chastised the two staunch pro-lifers as "the most loathsome pair."

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  Apr 28, 2016

  Manny Pacquiao Says He Loves Terrorists Who Plotted to Kidnap Him

  An Islamic State affiliate group in the Philippines that beheaded a Canadian hostage earlier this week plotted to kidnap famed Christian boxer Manny Pacquiao or one of his children, the Pacific island country's president has warned.

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  Apr 28, 2016

  Author Larry Taunton Denies Claim Atheist Christopher Hitchens 'Accepted God' Before Death

  Evangelical author Larry Alex Taunton cleared up rumors that he claimed notorious atheist Christopher Hitchens "accepted God" before he died, in an interview with The Christian Post.

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  Apr 27, 2016

  Majority of Evangelical Pastors Suffer in Silence Over Financial Challenges, New Study Shows

  New research shows that most pastors who serve small evangelical churches face financial hardships and many are reluctant to open up about their struggles.

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  Apr 27, 2016

  4 Myths About North Carolina's Transgender Bathroom Bill

  Much controversy and backlash has surrounded the recently passed North Carolina transgender bathroom law, but myths have arisen that have led people to faulty conclusions about the legislation.

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  Apr 26, 2016

  U2's Bono Teams Up With Pastor Eugene Peterson to Release Documentary on the Psalms

  Popular rockstar Bono and retired Presbyterian Pastor Eugene Peterson have teamed up to release a new documentary about the two men's unlikely relationship and a conversation they had about the 150 Psalms in the Bible.

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  Apr 26, 2016

  NFL Star Ben Watson on NC Law: To Blur Reality of Genitalia Is to 'Reject God's Design'

  In a strongly-worded critique on the controversial North Carolina transgender law, Christian NFL tight end Benjamin Watson said those who "blur" the reality of genitalia are rejecting God's design.