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No More Statute of Limitations on Child Sex Crimes in Chile
Chilean President Sebastian Pinera signed a bill that eliminates the statute of limitations on sex crimes involving children. The passing of the new Chilean law is the latest news involving the Catholic sexual abuse scandal in Chile, where investigations against Catholic clergy are ongoing.
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Candidate’s Use of ‘Billy Graham Rule’ Is Sexist, Reporter Says
Mississippi gubernatorial candidate Robert Foster is unapologetic in his refusal to allow a female journalist to interview him one-on-one while in his vehicle. Foster believes the move honors God and his wife while Larrison Campbell believes it to be sexist.
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An Army of Teenagers Is Loving Those in Need by Repairing Homes
High schoolers in Texas who are part of UM ARMY are spending their summer providing free home maintenance for people. The ministry, which stands for “United Methodist Action Reach-Out Mission by Youth,” serves people who can’t take care of their repairs themselves.
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PM Morrison Graces Hillsong Conference, Prays to ‘break the curse of suicide’
“We pray Lord that you will break the curse of suicide in this country,” Scott Morrison said from the stage at the Hillsong Conference in Sydney.
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8,000 Children Have Been Victimized by Boko Haram
The United Nations released a report Monday which says Boko Haram victims include some 8,000 children who have either been forced into suicide bombing or marrying against their will.
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Bible to Be Read at All 159 County Seats in Georgia This Sunday
On July 14, readings from Genesis through Revelation will begin across the state of Georgia at 7:14 on Sunday morning.
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John Crist on Consumer Christianity: We Are to Blame
It’s easy for us to point out the faults of consumer Christianity. But John Crist thinks it’s time to stop criticizing churches and church leaders and instead reflect on how we’re contributing to the problem.
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Philistines Likely Immigrants From Europe, DNA Discovery Shows
An archaeological discovery of the remains of Philistines that inhabited the ancient port city of Ashkelon, Israel during biblical times gives context to the accounts of this people group being referred to as outsiders and gentiles.