Samuel Smith and World Watch Monitor

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  Jan 13, 2020

  Pastor, members leave church amid refusal to build memorial wall for slave graves

  A pastor and some churchgoers have left a United Methodist Church in Virginia over what they say was the congregation’s refusal to build a memorial wall for a predominantly African-American gravesite found on church property. 

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  Jan 13, 2020

  Christian groups speak out as Texas Gov. Abbott refuses to resettle refugees in 2020

  Christian leaders and organizations are speaking out after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott informed the U.S. State Department last week that he will not consent to the resettlement of refugees in the state in 2020.

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  Jan 11, 2020

  Military exchange to stop selling 'Jesus' Scripture Candy after secular group complains

  The Army & Air Force Exchange Service said it will stop selling Jesus-themed candy in response to a complaint filed by a secular legal organization warning that selling the treats at commissary and exchange stores is a violation of the U.S. Constitution. 

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  Jan 11, 2020

  Texas woman sues USPS for banning custom-made Jesus stamp

  A local county official in Texas is challenging a U.S. Postal Services regulation banning religious content on personalized custom stamps.

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  Jan 11, 2020

  Judge denies San Antonio's motion to dismiss Chick-fil-A airport lawsuit

  A judge in Texas has denied the city of San Antonio’s motion Thursday to dismiss a lawsuit filed after Chick-fil-A was blocked by the city council from opening a new location in the town’s airport. 

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  Jan 10, 2020

  UK agency reopens investigation into Christian doctor who prays with patients

  A U.K. regulatory agency is reviewing its decision to close a complaint against a Christian doctor accused of violating professional conduct by praying with his patients. 

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  Jan 10, 2020

  India refuses to let US pastor leave country 3 months after arrest for being Christian

  A Tennessee pastor is still being barred from leaving India three months after his arrest even though a customs case against him for allegedly not paying duty on the money he brought into the country has been resolved, according to a lawyer representing the family. 

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  Jan 9, 2020

  CNN reporter accuses Babylon Bee of misleading Americans, but lauds Onion satire

  The conservative Christian satire website The Babylon Bee was again forced to defend itself amid criticism that it is spreading “misinformation,” this time by a CNN reporter. 

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  Jan 9, 2020

  California mom recalls how son rejected her for 1 year after unlawful CPS removal

  A California mom who won over $1 million in legal settlements after the state removed her sons from her custody is continuing to speak out about the long-term trauma that unnecessary family separation by government agencies causes on families

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  Jan 9, 2020

  Boko Haram kidnaps pastor, releases video showing his plea for help

  A pastor abducted by a faction of the radical Islamic extremist group Boko Haram during a raid in the Adamawa state of Nigeria last week has issued a plea for help in a video released by the terrorist group.