200 Pakistani Christians left homeless after authorities bulldoze their homes without warning
Two hundred Christian families remain homeless in Pakistan’s capital of Islamabad after a government agency bulldozed their homes and the church building they used for Sunday worship. @ChristianPost_com
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Chinese protesters demand Xi Jinping resign after 10 die in fire due to draconian COVID lockdowns
“Xi Jinping, step down! CCP, step down!” Such slogans were heard at universities and on the streets across China during the weekend, including in Beijing and Shanghai, as students and others protested against the deaths of 10 people in Xinjiang region as a result of the communist party’s strict COVID-19 lockdown restrictions. @ChristianPost_com
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Charity apologizes after Methodist minister rebuked chaplain for wearing ‘offensive’ cross
The United Kingdom-based charity providing care and support to people living with a terminal illness has apologized to a Christian chaplain who was told by a local chaplaincy supervisor he would face “consequences” if he did not remove a cross at a hospice where he volunteered. @ChristianPost_com
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4 things to know about the Respect for Marriage Act
A bill codifying a right to same-sex marriage into federal law has rehashed a passionate debate in American politics and civil society as a final vote in the U.S. Senate looms. The Senate voted on Monday to end the debate on amendments to the "Respect for Marriage Act," with a vote on those amendments possibly coming Tuesday afternoon. @ChristianPost_com
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Senate passes same-sex marriage bill 12 Republicans support
The United States Senate approved the Respect for Marriage Act Tuesday, making federal protections for same-sex marriages one step closer to a reality and causing concern for religious liberty advocates.  @ChristianPost_com
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Scripture engaged Americans gave more than $100B to charity in 2021 report
Scripture engaged Americans donated more than $100 billion to charity last year, giving more on average to churches and other charitable organizations than the other subgroups surveyed, according to a new report. @ChristianPost_com
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‘Historic day’ or ‘undeniable harm’? 5 reactions to Senate passing same-sex marriage bill
Here are five reactions to the Senate vote, ranging from groups that saw the result as a historic victory for equality to groups that viewed it as a new threat to religious liberty and the family. @ChristianPost_com
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SBC head rejects claim ex-president Johnny Hunt has been restored to ministry after abuse allegation
Southern Baptist Convention President Bart Barber has rejected the claim of four pastors that disgraced former church leader Johnny Hunt has been restored to ministry after being suspended earlier this year over a credible allegation of sexual misconduct. @ChristianPost_com
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Evangelical charities saw rise in giving during pandemic report
Despite the pressures of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns, hundreds of Evangelical organizations saw a rise in donations from 2020 to 2021, according to a new report. @ChristianPost_com
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Most pastors say they often preach about unity among church members, but Christians disagree
While nearly half of pastors and Christians say the term unity speaks to “agreement” and a majority of pastors say they often preach about unity between members of their church, less than half of Christians say their pastors preach often about unity between church members, a new report from Barna shows. @ChristianPost_com
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Biden official says taxpayer money should pay for body mutilating 'gender transition' surgeries for youth
The United States Department of Health and Human Services has expressed support for using taxpayer funds to cover the cost of body mutilating "gender transition" surgeries for minors.  @ChristianPost_com
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Pro-life activists say they went undercover to halt Supreme Court abortion rally
An abortion advocacy group allegedly canceled a rally commemorating the first anniversary of oral arguments in the U.S. Supreme Court case that led to Roe v. Wade's reversal after pro-life activists went undercover in an attempt to disrupt the event.  @ChristianPost_com
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Most Americans believe in karma, nearly 25% believe in reincarnation, astrology survey
Nearly nine out of 10 Americans say they believe in at least one belief that falls under the loosely defined umbrella of new-age spiritualism, while about a quarter believes in reincarnation and astrology, a new poll suggests. @ChristianPost_com
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Missing priest's body burned beyond recognition along with slain church volunteer
Louisiana police said a convicted rapist released from prison just months ago has been accused of killing a retired pastor and a church volunteer and burning their bodies “beyond recognition” before dumping them in downtown Covington, a New Orleans suburb. @ChristianPost_com
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'Prayer patrol' Activist takes legal action against town ordinance restricting free speech
A pro-life activist has launched legal action trying to stop an English town's ordinance that authorizes police and community officers to prohibit prayer outside an abortion clinic. @ChristianPost_com
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Is Twitter cracking down on accounts exploiting child sexual abuse? Advocacy group weighs in
Under Elon Musk, Twitter has nearly doubled its suspension of accounts posting images and videos exploiting child sexual abuse on the popular social media platform, according to a cybersecurity expert. Yet, one advocacy group warns that while CSAM hashtags have been removed, such content is still easily found.  @ChristianPost_com
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Religious liberty advocates rally against 'unconstitutional' Colo. law as Supreme Court mulls pivotal case
Religious liberty advocates gathered for a rally outside the United States Supreme Court Monday as the justices heard oral arguments in the case of 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis, a case that will likely have major implications for religious liberty and freedom of expression. @ChristianPost_com
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Disparities in abortion data expose need for federal reporting requirements, researcher says
A pro-life researcher argues that disparities between two reporting institutions' data on abortion highlights the need for federally-mandated reporting requirements on abortion. @ChristianPost_com
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439 Texas churches leave UMC amid schism over denomination's stance on homosexuality
More than 400 congregations in Texas have voted to leave The United Methodist Church amid the mainline Protestant denomination's ongoing schism over LGBT issues.  @ChristianPost_com
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Most Americans favor religious liberty protections for medical professionals survey
A new survey reveals that a majority of Americans support religious liberty protections for medical professionals and institutions opposed to participating in procedures that violate their religious beliefs and commitment to "do no harm." @ChristianPost_com
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'Very significant' 5 reactions to Warnock's defeat of Herschel Walker in Georgia runoff
Minister and Democrat incumbent Sen. Raphael Warnock defeated Republican challenger and former football player Herschel Walker in Georgia's runoff election on Tuesday, further solidifying Democrat control of the upper chamber of Congress.  @ChristianPost_com
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