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Originally published in Christian Examiner Oregon bakery owners Aaron and Melissa Klein have received a record-breaking $390 000 in donations through Continue to Give from people who want to support them in their ongoing legal battle with the State of Oregon. Jesse Wellhoefer, founder of the three-year-old Continue to Give crowdfunding […]
Originally published in Breaking Israel News Thousands gathered in the heart of New York City on Wednesday (July 24, 2015) to protest the threat of the Iran nuclear deal. Those gathered called on members of Congress to block the deal, which puts Israel’s security and that of the world at […]
Originally published in The Christian Institute The winner of this year’s Open golf tournament has given thanks to God for giving him his sporting talent. American Zach Johnson, who came from behind to win in a closely contested finale, said that he had been reciting verses from the Bible to […]
Originally published in Christian Today A week after officially kicking off his White House bid, Wisconsin Gov Scott Walker signed a new law that bans non-emergency abortions at or beyond 20 weeks of pregnancy on Monday. Walker, a Republican presidential candidate, said the legislation outlaws abortions on expecting women who […]
Originally published in CBN.Com While emotions sizzle in wake of the Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage, the pro-family movement earned a big win at the United Nations. The UN Human Rights Council adopted a resolution protecting the family, reaffirming it as the “natural and fundamental group unit of society.” […]
Originally published in All Christian News.Com Apart from being forced to close their Oregon-based bakery, Sweetcakess by Melissa, after consistent threats and boycotts by supporters of gay marriage, Aaron and Melissa Klein were fined $135,000 for refusing to participate in a lesbian commitment ceremony. As if that wasn’t enough, a […]
Originally published in Christianity Today For most evangelical leaders, the discussion of Friday’s (June 25, 2015) nationwide legalization of same-sex marriage in the United States revolves around how best to express their dissent amid the legal uncertainties for churches and pastors. “Outrage and panic are not the responses of those confident in […]
Originally posted in CBN Pastor Saeed Abedini has been imprisoned in Iran for his Christian faith for 1 000 days, on June 23. To commemorate the day, supporters of the imprisoned pastor gathered in Washington, DC, to host a prayer vigil and to place a thousand flowers in front of […]
Alleged shooter has no SA links despite old SA flag on jacket Originally published in The Christian Mail The gunman wanted in the killing of nine people at a prayer meeting at a historic black church in this city’s downtown area was taken into custody on Thursday morning (June 18, […]
Originally posted in The Christian Institute The Christian missionary, author and speaker Elisabeth Elliot has died aged 88 after suffering from dementia. Elisabeth was born to missionary parents in Belgium, and moved with her family to the US at a few months old. She attended Wheaton College, and then went as a […]