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  Jan 30, 2020

  David Platt says he needed to 'repent' for not preaching on abortion as younger pastor

  Popular megachurch pastor and author David Platt, who at one point was the youngest megachurch pastor in the United States, says that there was a time in his life when he needed to “repent” for not preaching enough on abortion as a younger pastor. 

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  Jan 30, 2020

  3 ways the Education Dept. is protecting religious freedom for Christian colleges

  A U.S. Department of Education regulatory reform officer has assured the nation’s Christian colleges that the agency is taking several steps to protect the religious liberty of their institutions and students, including a proposed rule currently up for public comment.

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  Jan 29, 2020

  HHS warns it will strip California of funding over state's abortion coverage mandate

  The Trump administration warned California that it will revoke federal funding on grounds that it is violating federal law by requiring all health insurance plans in the state to cover abortion, a regulation that also impacts church healthcare plans. 

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  Jan 28, 2020

  Supreme Court allows DHS rule on immigrant welfare benefits heavily criticized by evangelical groups

  The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 on Monday that a Trump administration immigration rule that has been criticized by some evangelical leaders who say it could prevent poor immigrant families from being reunited can go into effect, pending an appeal.

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  Jan 28, 2020

  Leah Sharibu's family responds to reports that she gave birth to Boko Haram commander's son

  The family of abducted Nigerian Christian teenager Leah Sharibu has spoken out after reports published over the weekend suggested that their daughter has given birth to the son of a Boko Haram commander and that she was forced to accept Islam. 

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  Jan 28, 2020

  Algeria orders another Christian church to close as crackdown continues

  Yet another Christian church has been ordered to shut down in Algeria as the government’s crackdown on houses of worship continues.

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  Jan 27, 2020

  Vikings QB Kirk Cousins read through entire Bible for the first time

  Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins says he read through the entire Bible in two years and has recommended that fans do the same. 

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  Jan 26, 2020

  The Year of the Bible underway as ministries look to spark 'Bible revival' in 2020

  The Year of the Bible is underway as missions organizations, churches and other ministries are seeking to usher in a grassroots “Bible revival.” One evangelist believes many, including Christians, have yet to learn to love the Word of God.

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  Jan 25, 2020

  5 notable moments at March for Life 2020

  With thousands upon thousands in attendance, the 2020 March for Life kicked off with probably as much if not more anticipation as any march in the movement's 47-year history.

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  Jan 24, 2020

  Professors demand apology after Catholic college screens pro-life film 'Unplanned'

  Over three dozen faculty members of a Catholic college in Canada are calling for an apology after a film about a former abortion worker’s departure from the industry was screened on campus.