Iraqi trauma care program is helping ISIS' victims heal deep wounds
In Iraq, where people are in the throes of rebuilding their lives following the horrors of the Islamic State terrorist group that once controlled large swaths of the country, a Christian group is running a trauma care program to help those carrying deep wounds.  @ChristianPost_com
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Algeria forced 16 Evangelical churches to close as laws violate international protections USCIRF
A new report from a U.S. government watchdog warns that the Algerian government has closed down as many as 16 Evangelical churches in recent years, enforcing strict regulations on religion to arrest individuals on blasphemy and proselytization charges.  @ChristianPost_com
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58 Louisiana churches leave United Methodist Church amid schism over homosexuality
Fifty-eight congregations in Louisiana have officially disaffiliated from The United Methodist Church, as the second-largest mainline Protestant denomination in the United States continues to experience schism due to its ongoing debate over homosexuality. @ChristianPost_com
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Europe sees over 500 anti-Christian hate crimes in 2021 report
More than 500 anti-Christian hate crimes occurred in Europe in 2021, a significant drop from the nearly 1,000 that occurred in the previous year, according to a new study.  @ChristianPost_com
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Pence calls Trump's actions on Jan. 6 'reckless' as GOP ponders different path in 2024
Ahead of former President Donald Trump’s expected announcement of a third presidential bid Tuesday, his Vice President Mike Pence is calling his actions leading up to the Jan. 6 United States Capitol riot “reckless” as he and Republican primary voters are implying that the party needs to go in a different direction following last week’s midterm election results. @ChristianPost_com
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Former RZIM VP's new ministry board says he's 'qualified' for ministry after investigation
The board of a ministry co-founded by a former senior vice president of Ravi Zacharias International Ministries has defended its president after a group of apologists released investigation findings claiming that he and two other former RZIM leaders are "not fit to be in ministry and leadership positions." @ChristianPost_com
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Biden can’t redefine Title IX to include LGBT mandate court
A court has ruled against the Biden administration’s requirement that healthcare providers perform sex-change procedures, concluding that federal Title IX’s definition of sex discrimination does not include sexual orientation or gender identity. @ChristianPost_com
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6 reactions to Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign announcement
Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign announcement drew several reactions from prominent figures offering praise and criticism.  @ChristianPost_com
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Religious freedom protections added to Senate gay marriage bill don't go far enough, advocates warn
A bill to enshrine the right to same-sex marriage into federal law cleared a major procedural hurdle in the U.S. Senate Wednesday, with advocates saying that religious freedom amendments added to the legislation don't adequately protect those with deeply held beliefs that marriage is between one man and one woman. @ChristianPost_com
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Church World Service launching aid program to help Ukrainian Roma refugees in Moldova
Church World Service will be launching a program to help Roma refugees living in Moldova who were displaced by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. @ChristianPost_com
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Nearly two-thirds of American voters don’t want Trump to run for president in 2024, poll suggests
Only around a third of American voters want to see former President Donald Trump run for president again in 2024, according to a new poll by Rasmussen Reports. @ChristianPost_com
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'From homemaker to House speaker' Nancy Pelosi to step down as Democratic leader
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., who made history by becoming the first female Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives in 2007, announced Thursday she will not seek a Democratic leadership position as Republicans will take control of the lower chamber next year. @ChristianPost_com
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36 countries pledge to uphold pro-life, pro-family policies 2 years after Geneva Consensus Declaration
The number of countries expressing support for a document explicitly stating that “there is no international right to abortion” continues to expand as nations around the world work to implement policies consistent with its mandate to make the family the bedrock of society. @ChristianPost_com
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Youth hospitalizations for suicidal thoughts rises 59% in 5 years report
A new study found suicide rates and mental health-related hospital visits among young people were increasing before the COVID-19 pandemic, with another surge occurring during the time of the worldwide virus. @ChristianPost_com
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Are Hispanics becoming more Republican? Pollster says it's unclear if rightward shift is 'durable'
While exit polls from the 2022 midterm elections indicate a double-digit swing in Latino voters from Democrat to Republican since 2020, many pollsters and election experts have looked into the possibility that Hispanics, a traditionally strong voting bloc for Democrats, could be shifting in their political support. The Christian Post spoke with polling experts to gauge their insight regarding the shifting Latino vote. @ChristianPost_com
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4 things to know about Nancy Pelosi's likely successor Hakeem Jeffries
Just a day after United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., announced that she would step down from her role as leader of House Democrats, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, R-N.Y., has emerged as the top candidate to succeed her. The following pages highlight four things to know about the man seeking to become the next House Democratic leader. @ChristianPost_com
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Barna Many pastors think Christians are more loyal to their political party than to their faith
New research reveals that a majority of pastors thinking about stepping away from ministry are concerned that Christians identify more with their political views than their faith, one of several factors causing church leaders to consider leaving their professions. @ChristianPost_com
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Christian persecution on the rise in at least 18 countries report
Persecution of Christians is on the rise in at least 18 countries, especially in Africa, the Middle East and Asia, due to growing jihadism and nationalism, according to a report released by a Catholic group that examined human rights violations against Christians in 24 countries where it is particularly difficult to be a Christian. @ChristianPost_com
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Many pastors say Christians are more loyal to their political party than to the faith survey
New research reveals that a majority of pastors thinking about stepping away from ministry are concerned that Christians identify more with their political views than their faith, one of several factors causing church leaders to consider leaving their professions. @ChristianPost_com
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2 girls beheaded at ISIS family displacement camp in Syria US commander warns of radicalization
Beheaded bodies of two Egyptian girls were found in the sewage system of a displacement camp in northeastern Syria housing tens of thousands of Islamic State fighters' family members, prompting a visit from a high-ranking U.S military leader who voiced concerns about children being radicalized.  @ChristianPost_com
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Trump, Babylon Bee back on Twitter Christian Post still banned 
Donald Trump is back — at least on Twitter. The former president is one of several high-profile accounts that were reinstated by Twitter, along with The Babylon Bee, Dr. Jordan Peterson and Kathy Griffin, among others. @ChristianPost_com
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