Vincent Funaro

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  Oct 8, 2015

  Joel Osteen Says Stop Debating People Who Aren't Christian

  Lakewood Church pastor and New York Times best-selling author Joel Osteen advises Christians to be "respectful" when engaging people of other faiths.

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  Oct 6, 2015

  Pastor's Daughter Escapes Oregon Shooter's Bullets by Playing Dead Covered in Classmate's Blood

  The daughter of an Oregon pastor survived the horrific shooting at Umpqua Community College last Thursday by pretending she was dead after being covered by the blood of a fellow student next to her who was shot and killed.

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  Oct 5, 2015

  ISIS Militants Rape, Torture and Crucify 12 Christians Who Refuse to Deny Jesus Christ

  A group of 12 Christians, including the 12-year-old son of a Syrian missionary who established nine house churches in the region, were brutally murdered by Islamic State militants in a village outside of Aleppo in August for refusing to deny Jesus Christ, according to a new report from Christian Aid Mission.

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  Oct 5, 2015

  'He Named Me Malala' Review: Film Dispels Muslim Stereotypes, Reveals Family Life of Girl Who Defied Taliban

  Islamic extremists like the Taliban hope to advance their agenda by inflicting pain and fear on those who oppose their radical ideologies — especially Christians. But even fellow Muslims are not safe.

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  Oct 2, 2015

  Pastor Persecuted for Calling Islam 'Satanic' Faces Trial in December for Islamophobia

  British Pastor James McConnell will face a three-day trial in December for broadcasting a sermon on the Internet using a public electronics communications network where he called Islam "satanic" and "heathen."

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  Oct 1, 2015

  Five-Time Grammy Winning Christian Singer Sandi Patty Announces Final World Tour

  Five-time Grammy award-winning singer Sandi Patty announced her final tour Monday on NBC's "Today Show" while speaking with her friend, and co-host of the show, Kathie Lee Gifford.

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  Sep 30, 2015

  George W. Bush, Joel Osteen, Russell Moore Help Former 'Meet the Press' Host David Gregory Reconnect With His Jewish Faith

  David Gregory, a renowned journalist and former host of the Sunday morning political news program "Meet the Press," was inspired to reconnect with his Jewish faith by former President George W. Bush, and he details that experience in his new book, "How's Your Faith? An Unlikely Spiritual Journey."

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  Sep 25, 2015

  Mark Burnett and Roma Downey Say Football-Faith Film 'Woodlawn' Can Unite the Country

  Hollywood producers Mark Burnett and Roma Downey believe their upcoming faith-based football film "Woodlawn" is "brilliantly made" and matches the quality of some of their other Christian productions, such as "The Bible" television series.

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  Sep 25, 2015

  Joel Osteen Says Pope Francis Is a 'Man of the People,' Stands for Humility

  Author and Lakewood mega church Pastor Joel Osteen expressed excitement over Pope Francis' visit to the U.S. this week and believes the pontiff is a "man of the people" who is focused on inclusion.

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  Sep 25, 2015

  Christian Woman Barred From Taking Her Bible Into the UK Wins First-Ever Caste Discrimination Case

  A Christian woman from India who was hired by a British family to work as a nanny in extremely poor conditions and barred from practicing her Christian faith, won £184,000 in unpaid wages in the U.K.'s first-ever caste discrimination case.