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Hundreds of Christians Dead in Nigeria as Violence Continues
Last Monday, terrorist group Boko Haram attacked the town of Michika in the Nigerian state of Adamawa. This attack is only one of many recent ones from Boko Haram and militant Fulani herdsmen across Nigerian states, including Kaduna, and Christians are often the targets.
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Study: Faith Practices Have Powerful Benefits for Teens
What are the benefits of religion on teens? Pretty high. According to an extensive study, church and youth group participation has a “protective” effect on adolescence.
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U.K. Officials Cite Scripture to Deny Iranian Man Asylum
Earlier this week, British officials refused to grant asylum to an Iranian man who had converted from from Islam to Christianity.
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Court Victory: Pastors Can Keep Housing Allowance
The housing allowance for church ministers, which represents an estimated tax savings of $700 million yearly, is safe—for now.
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Christians, Bikers ‘Haka for Hope’ to Protect Muslims
Many came together Wednesday evening to show their love and support for the community of Christchurch, New Zealand, in the aftermath of the deadly shootings that occurred at two local mosques last Friday.
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LifeWay Is Closing Its Remaining 170 Stores This Year
Those looking for a LifeWay store will be disappointed to know the 128-year-old bookstore chain is shuttering its remaining 170 locations this year and moving all its sales online.
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40 Preschoolers Sing ‘Jesus Loves Me,’ Escape Tornado Unscathed
Forty preschoolers and 10 staff members were in Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Paducah, Kentucky, when a tornado struck, causing major damage to the building. The staff helped the children to stay calm by having them sing “Jesus Loves Me.” Remarkably, no one was hurt.
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The Bill That Aims to Thwart Church-Hopping Sexual Offenders
Sexual predators that practice church hopping could potentially be thwarted with a new bill proposed by Texas lawmakers. Designed with help from Southern Baptist pastors, the law would take the legal pressure off churches to give good references for former employees.