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  Jan 29, 2016

  Only 4 Percent of Pastors Favor Trump for President, LifeWay Survey Finds

  Just four percent of American pastors say that they are planning to vote for Republican billionaire Donald Trump for president, a new LifeWay Research survey finds.

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  Jan 29, 2016

  Kim Davis, Christian Faith and ISIS 'Triggering an Apocalyptic Showdown' at GOP Debate

  Lacking the presence of Republican frontrunner Donald Trump, a wide range of topics were discussed at length Thursday night in the last televised debate before the Iowa caucus, including discussions on the ISIS, Kim Davis, the apocalypse and how the candidates' political views are inspired by their Christian convictions.

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  Jan 28, 2016

  Carly Fiorina Defends Videos Exposing Planned Parenthood at GOP Debate: 'Facts Have Not Changed'

  Republican presidential candidate Carly Fiorina defended the indicted producers of the undercover Planned Parenthood videos during Thursday night's undercard debate in Iowa, saying that the disturbing facts behind the nation's largest abortion provider have not changed.

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  Jan 28, 2016

  Texas Grand Jury Indicted Pro-Life Activists but Failed to Vote on Criminal Charges for Planned Parenthood

  The Texas grand jury responsible for investigating allegations that a Houston Planned Parenthood clinic used illegal practices to harvest aborted babies for profit never voted on issuing criminal charges against the abortion business' staff.

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  Jan 28, 2016

  Suspended 'Hijab Prof' Larycia Hawkins: 'Everyone's in Danger of the Inquisition at Wheaton'

  Larycia Hawkins, the tenured Wheaton College professor who was suspended in December after asserting that Christians and Muslims worship the same God, is accusing the evangelical institution of inaccurately "painting" her as unwilling to participate in reconciliation talks with the school's administration.

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  Jan 28, 2016

  Jonathan Falwell Distances Himself From Brother Jerry's Trump Endorsement: 'Character,' 'Moral Leadership' Should Be Criteria for President

  Seeking to quickly distance himself from his brother Jerry Jr., the Rev. Jonathan Falwell, senior pastor of Thomas Road Baptist Church, issued a short statement the same day as his brother's endorsement of Donald Trump, saying Christians should vote for a "person of character" who displays "moral leadership."

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  Jan 28, 2016

  Ted Cruz Slammed as Phony Christian for Not Tithing

  Supporters of Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee put out a new television ad attacking fellow candidate Ted Cruz's Christian faith, accusing him of being a "phony" Christian for giving far less than 10 percent of his income to his church.

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  Jan 27, 2016

  Trump Claims Well-Respected Iowa Evangelical Leader Is 'Phony,' 'Bad Guy' for Endorsing Cruz

  Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump has lashed out at an influential Iowa Evangelical leader, who the billionaire once considered to be a friend, after he endorsed Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, for president and began volunteering for his campaign.

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  Jan 27, 2016

  FRC's Tony Perkins Endorses Ted Cruz for President

  In an appearance on Fox News Tuesday night, leading social conservative activist Tony Perkins endorsed Republican Texas Senator Ted Cruz for president, joining a growing list of prominent Evangelical and conservative leaders who have officially backed the staunch conservative candidate.

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  Jan 26, 2016

  Liberty U Pres. Jerry Falwell Jr. Endorses Trump; Alumni 'Embarrassed,' 'Disappointed'

  Liberty University president Jerry Falwell Jr. endorsed billionaire and Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump for president on Tuesday, a move that has left some Liberty graduates "embarrassed" and "disappointed."