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Pressure Builds Against Christians in Sudan

As pressure between Sudan and South Sudan builds, it seems that the church in Khartoum may expect renewed scrutiny and accompanying pressure.

James Dobson Ministry Accuses IRS of Discrimination

A Colorado-based Christian ministry says it has been the subject of biased treatment from the Internal Revenue Service.

  • Friday, May 17, 2013
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Cleanup Underway After Deadly Texas Twisters

Massive cleanup is underway in Texas after 16 tornadoes ripped through the state Wednesday night, leaving at least six people dead and several still missing.

More Americans Now See Homosexuality as Orientation From Birth

Currently, 47 percent of Americans view being gay or lesbian as a sexual orientation individuals are born with, while 33 percent instead believe it is due to external factors such as upbringing or environment.

Boy Scouts of America Approaches Vote on Gay Membership

Next Thursday, some 1,400 members of Boy Scouts of America's national council are expected to vote on the resolution seeking to revise the organization's membership policy on homosexuality at their annual meeting in Grapevine, Texas.

Blasphemy Charges Becoming New Weapon Against Egyptian Christians

According to a new study, blasphemy and evangelizing accusations are disproportionately used against members of Egypt's Christian minority -- particularly those working in education.

Texas Prosecutors Investigate Gosnell-Like Abortionist in Houston

Just days after Philadelphia abortionist Kermit Gosnell was sentenced to three life terms for his horrific abortion practices -- including snipping the spines of babies born alive -- a Houston abortionist's former employees are accusing him of similar criminal acts.

Black Pro-Life Leaders: Gosnell Worst Kind of Racist

Black pro-life leaders are calling for investigations of other abortion clinics like the one run by Philadelphia abortionist Kermit Gosnell.

Depression in Teen Girls Linked to Absent Fathers in Early Childhood

New research indicates that girls whose fathers were absent during their early childhood are more likely to become depressed in their teen years.

  • Jim Liebelt
  • Thursday, May 16, 2013
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Teacher Accused of Blasphemy in Egypt Released on Bail

A Coptic Christian teacher in Egypt accused of committing blasphemy and evangelizing in school was released Tuesday after posting nearly $3,000 in bail.

  • Morning Star News
  • Thursday, May 16, 2013
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Nigerian President Declares State of Emergency

Nigeria's president declared a state of emergency Tuesday across the country's troubled northeast, promising to send more troops to fight an increasingly violent Islamic insurgency.

U.S. Court Denies German Homeschool Family Asylum

The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday upheld the Obama administration's refusal to grant asylum to a German homeschooling family.

Gosnell Avoids Death Penalty

Philadelphia abortionist Kermit Gosnell, who was convicted of killing three babies born alive, agreed to give up his right to an appeal in order to avoid a possible death sentence.

Franklin Graham: IRS Targeted Us, Too

The IRS also came after Billy Graham, his son charged Tuesday in a letter to President Barack Obama.

Nigeria: Open Doors Appeals for Prayer After Reports of Boko Haram Attack

Open Doors USA has issued an urgent appeal for prayer after receiving news that suspected Boko Haram terrorists attacked the predominantly Nigerian Christian village of Zangan in southern Kaduna state around midnight on Monday. Local sources report fatalities and Open Doors says it understands "the entire village has been destroyed."

Nine of 12 Jurors in Gosnell Trial Were 'Pro-Choice'

Nine of the 12 jurors who convicted abortionist Kermit Gosnell of murder on Monday were "pro-choice."

Tebow Finds Fulfillment Off the Field

Eleven days after the New York Jets cut him, Christian quarterback Tim Tebow told a crowd of about 3,000 at Lake Michigan College that his main goal is to impact lives, whether on or off the field.

Government Appeals Unrestricted Sale of Plan B

The Obama administration has filed an appeal that will delay the sale of the morning-after pill Plan B One-Step and its generic competitors to girls without prescriptions.

Minnesota Senate Passes Same-Sex Marriage Bill

The Minnesota Senate gave final approval Monday to a bill that will make the state the 12th in the nation to allow same-sex couples to marry and only the second in the Midwest.

Gosnell Guilty of First-Degree Murder

Kermit Gosnell, the Philadelphia abortionist accused of performing illegal late-term abortions in a filthy clinic, has been found guilty of first-degree murder in the deaths of three babies born alive but acquitted in the death of a fourth baby.

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