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  Mar 4, 2016

  Russell Moore: Christians Should Vote Third-Party Rather Than 'Lesser of Evils'

  Leading Southern Baptist ethicist Russell Moore says Christians should vote for third-party or write-in candidates rather than settle for the "lesser of two evils."

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  Mar 3, 2016

  Wycliffe Associates Split From Umbrella Group, Cites 'Language for Father and Son of God'

  One of the world's leading Bible translation organizations announced this week that it is ending its affiliation with the Wycliffe Global Alliance, citing opposition to the fact that other alliance-affiliated translation groups do not include familial terms to refer to the relationship between God and Christ.

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  Mar 3, 2016

  Jerry Falwell Jr.'s Wife Defends Trump Endorsement: Falwell Sr. Also ' Embraced Sinners'

  The wife of Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. took to social media Wednesday to argue that her husband's decision to endorse Republican billionaire Donald Trump for president is in line with Jerry Falwell Sr.'s endorsement of Hollywood actor Ronald Reagan in 1980.

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  Mar 3, 2016

  White House Again Refuses to Call ISIS' Slaughter of Christians 'Genocide': 'Determination Has Not Been Reached'

  White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest declined to call the Islamic State's persecution of Christians in Iraq and Syria a "genocide," saying earlier this week that such a distinction requires a "specific legal determination" that has "not been reached."

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  Mar 3, 2016

  Over 450,000 Join Iranian House Church Movement, 'Great Number of Muslims Turning to Christ'

  Hundreds of thousands of Christians are worshiping secretly in a rapidly accelerating house church movement in Iran, as a London-based theological center is aiding the movement by training the next generation of its spiritual leaders.

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  Mar 2, 2016

  Ben Carson Sorta Dropping Out. It's Confusing

  Republican presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson said Wednesday that he sees no "path forward" for his presidential campaign and announced that he will not be attending Thursday night's presidential debate in his hometown of Detroit.

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  Mar 2, 2016

  Donald Trump's Un-Christ-Like Behavior Leaves Falwell Sr. Friend Baffled by Falwell Jr. Endorsement

  The executive committee chairman of Liberty University's Board of Directors said it was a mistake for Liberty University president Jerry Falwell Jr. to endorse Donald Trump for president, saying that the billionaire's tactics contrast with the Christian values promoted by the institution.

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  Mar 2, 2016

  Ben Carson Won't Suspend Campaign Unless God Tells Him To, Wife Says

  As Super Tuesday has come and gone and Ben Carson still has yet to gain any momentum in the Republican race, the retired neurosurgeon plans to continue his presidential bid until God tells him that it is time to quit, Carson's wife has said.

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  Mar 2, 2016

  Liberty U Voters Reject Falwell's Trump Endorsement; Pick Rubio, Cruz Instead

  The majority of voters in Liberty University's precinct voted for Florida Sen. Marco Rubio and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz rather than billionaire Donald Trump in Tuesday's GOP primary in Virginia, despite the fact that Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. famously endorsed Trump in January.

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  Mar 1, 2016

  Russell Moore to Pastors: Don't Do Wedding Ceremonies for Couples Living in Sin

  Leading Southern Baptist ethicist Russell Moore is encouraging pastors not to perform wedding ceremonies for couples who are not Christians or those who are living in sin.