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  Apr 18, 2016

  Russell Moore Explains 'What to Do When a Pastor Falls' to the Temptation of Sin

  Christians should not be shocked when pastors give into the temptation of immorality because sin is just an element of human nature, leading Southern Baptist ethicist Russell Moore says.

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  Apr 18, 2016

  Franklin Graham Defends Phil Robertson's NASCAR Prayer for 'Jesus Man in the White House'

  Leading evangelist Franklin Graham has defended "Duck Dynasty" patriarch Phil Robertson from liberal backlash after the latter issued an invocation at the April 9 NASCAR race and called on God to put a "Jesus man in the White House."

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  Apr 18, 2016

  Cirque du Soleil Cancels 15 North Carolina Tour Dates Over State's Transgender Bathroom Law

  The circus entertainment company Cirque du Soleil is cancelling upcoming tour dates in North Carolina as a way of protesting the state's recently passed transgender law.

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  Apr 15, 2016

  Houston Prosecutor 'Colluding' With Planned Parenthood to Indict David Daleiden, Lawyers Says

  Indicted pro-life activist David Daleiden's legal team claims to have "clear evidence" that a Texas district attorney's office is "colluding" with Planned Parenthood.

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  Apr 15, 2016

  Pastor Ronnie Floyd Calls on Christians to Help Refugees Ahead of 'Stand With the Persecuted' Sunday

  As Christian persecution across the globe reaches levels never before seen, churches throughout the U.S. will devote time during Sunday worship services to pray for victims by taking part in "Stand With the Persecuted Sunday."

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  Apr 15, 2016

  Muslims Killed by ISIS for Helping Christians Escape al-Qaryatain

  Islamic State militants have murdered Muslims who helped Christians escape the brutal terror group in the besieged Syrian town of al-Qaryatain.

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  Apr 15, 2016

  Kim Davis Finally Gets Religious Freedom Accommodation to Keep Name Off Gay Marriage Licenses

  Kentucky's governor signed a bill Wednesday that removes the names of county clerks from marriage licenses, giving legal "finality" to the religious accommodation clerk Kim Davis was looking for.

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  Apr 15, 2016

  Planned Parenthood Fires Workers If Abortion Quotas Aren't Met, Former Clinic Manager Says

  Planned Parenthood "fires" employees if abortion quotas are not met by clinics, a former Planned Parenthood clinic manager-turned-pro-life activist Abby Johnson said Wednesday.

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  Apr 14, 2016

  La. Gov. Says He Values Diversity, Doesn't Discriminate, Then Rescinds Order Protecting Christian Religious Freedom

  Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards said he values diversity and doesn't discriminate, as he rescinded an executive order protecting the religious freedom of gay marriage opponents.

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  Apr 14, 2016

  Beatles Great Ringo Starr Cancels North Carolina Concert Over State's Transgender Bathroom Law

  Legendary Beatles drummer Ringo Starr announced that he's cancelling an upcoming concert in North Carolina to protest the state's recently passed transgender bathroom law.