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Is Porn Addiction A Public Health Issue? 'Fight the New Drug' Warns About the Dangers of Pornography
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Fight the New Drug, an organization dedicated to raising awareness on the dangers of pornography addiction believe the issue is a matter of public health.
Evangelicals Grieve as Braxton Caner, 15-Y-O Son of Christian College President Ergun Caner, Reportedly Commits Suicide
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The Evangelical Christian community erupted in collective grief Wednesday as word spread online that the beloved 15-year-old son of Ergun Caner, renowned Christian author, Baptist minister and president of Brewton-Parker College in Mount Vernon, Georgia, reportedly committed suicide Tuesday.
Inspirational 6-Year-Old Donates Hair to Young Cancer Patients
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Charlie Tillotson of Sidmouth, England is sweeping the internet after a compassionate act of kindness this week.
Man Models Face Transplant; Credits Power of Faith, God for Surgery Success (VIDEO)
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A 39-year-old Maryland man recently modeled his face transplant in GQ magazine.
Former Catholic Priest Ousted for Breaking Celibacy Vow Prefers Married Life, Fatherhood Over Priesthood
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A well-known former Roman Catholic priest, the Rev. Alberto Cutié, opened up to Oprah recently about his scandal five years ago, when he had a relationship with his future wife while still a priest.
Prominent Philadelphia Preacher Who Criticized Obama for Failing the Black Community to Resign Amid Church Turmoil
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Facing mounting turmoil and disenchantment among his flock, the Rev. Kevin R. Johnson, prominent senior pastor of the storied 103-year-old Bright Hope Baptist Church in North Philadelphia who famously criticized President Barack Obama for failing black Americans last year, will effectively resign his post on Oct. 31.
Signs Urging People to 'Dress Modestly' in Jewish Neighborhood Stir Emotions in Brooklyn, New York
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Signs posted in a Hasidic Jewish section of the Crown Heights, Brooklyn neighborhood of New York City urging visitors to "dress modestly" out of respect for the community have ruffled some members of the public who believe the sign was out of line in passing judgment on the way they dress.
Former Christian Radio Host John Balyo Pleads Guilty; Confesses to Photographing, Having Sex With 12-Y-O Boy at Hotel
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Former popular Christian radio host John Balyo, 35, is heading to prison for a minimum of 15 years after he pleaded guilty in federal court in Michigan Tuesday to photographing and having sex with a 12-year-old boy in April — the same month he got married.
Illinois Father Granted Custody After Children's Mother Engaged Them in Naked Pray Sessions With Pastor
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An Illinois appeals court granted a man custody of his two daughters whose mother was involved in church rituals where members would engage in naked prayer therapy sessions with their pastor.
Majority of States Are Blocking Bills That Seek to Ban Conversion Therapy for Gay Youth
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While two states have successfully banned conversion therapy for gay youth, a majority of state legislatures have voted down bills that would prohibit sexual orientation change therapy after hearing the testimonies of ex-gays who say they've benefited from SOCE.
'I feel Like I'm Living in a House of Hell;' Multiple 'Ghosts,' 'Demon' Violently Haunt Home of Pennsylvania Couple
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A York County, Pennsylvania, woman and her husband who placed everything they had into buying their house seven years ago, are now fighting to avoid being chased out of it after suffering attacks from what they say are multiple ghosts and at least one demon in their basement.
Planned Parenthood Sued for Not Reporting Child Rape; Sends Victim Back to Abuser After Performing Abortion
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Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains, which received $2,302,026 in government grants in 2011-2012, is facing a legal challenge from the mother of a 13-year-old girl who was taken to the facility by her abuser to have an abortion.
You Won't Believe What This Restaurant Owner Did for His Employees After a Fire Burnt His Business to the Ground
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When a fire razed Bruce Kroll's Culver's Restaurant in Platteville, Wisconsin, last November his 40 employees weren't sure if they still had jobs. When Kroll told them what he would do for them, however, they were stunned.
Ohio Sheriff Gets Death Threat After Sending Bill to Mexican President for All the Illegals in His Jail
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Stretched by the crush of illegal immigrants flooding his jails from the border, Sheriff Richard K. Jones of Butler County, Ohio, said his life was threatened after he sent a bill to Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto seeking compensation for hosting his law-breaking countrymen.
Is Planned Parenthood's 'Torture Sex' Advice Making Its Way Into the Classroom?
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In the latest installment of "SexEd: Planned Parenthood's Dangerous Sex Advice for Kids," an Oregon Planned Parenthood counselor is shown telling a 15-year-old girl, who's under the legal age of consent, to watch porn, go to a sex shop, and experiment with bondage and hitting with her boyfriend. Lila Rose, president of Live Action, says the undercover videos should motivate parents to call their school board and demand they ban the organization and its sex education materials from public schools.
Sudanese Christian Mother Meriam Ibrahim to Arrive in New Hampshire This Week
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Meriam Ibrahim, a young Christian mother from Sudan who refused to renounce her faith even after she was placed on death row for it, is expected to fly from Rome to New Hampshire with her family this week to settle in Manchester, her brother-in-law said.
'Stupid': Wanted Man Arrested After Taunting Police on Facebook Post Saying 'Y'all Will Never Catch Me'
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A wanted man who bragged on the Facebook page of Anne Arundel County Police in Maryland that "Y'all will never catch me" after they posted his photo there Wednesday became the laughingstock of the country Thursday when authorities arrested him.
Florida Senator Wants Bill Making Dinesh D'Souza's 'America' Movie Required Viewing for Teens in State
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Despite a dismissive attitude by liberal politicians towards filmmaker Dinesh D'Souza and his latest movie, "America: Imagine a World Without Her," a Florida state senator plans to introduce a bill that would make the docudrama required viewing for most teenagers in the state.
Scientist Sues Calif University for Firing Him After His Dinosaur Discovery Supported Creationism
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A scientist has filed a lawsuit against the California State University, Northridge saying he was terminated from his job due to his religious views after he discovered soft tissue on a triceratops fossil which supported his creationist view.
IRS Promises Atheist Group to Investigate 'Pulpit Freedom' Churches
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The Internal Revenue Service has reached a lawsuit settlement agreement with the Freedom From Religion Foundation, agreeing to investigate churches that violate a federal law that activist groups often cite in an attempt to silence them by threatening their tax-exempt status.
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Rabbi David Saperstein Nominated for Religious Freedom Post
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"We pray for his boldness and his success as America's newly designated advocate for the religiously oppressed around the world." -- Faith J. H. McDonnell, IRD Religious Liberty Program Director
Christian Clergy Gather to Condemn Hamas Violence
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Contact: Stephen Jenks, Eagles' Wings, 716-759-1058, stephenjenks@eagleswings.to
Christian Woman Previously Sentenced to Death Successfully Departs Sudan
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"We want to see freedom for all of the people of Sudan." -- Faith J. H. McDonnell, IRD Religious Liberty Program Director
Meriam Unshackled; Flies to Freedom After Long Wait
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Contact: Jerry Dykstra, Media Relations Director, Open Doors USA, 616-915-4117, JerryD@odusa.org
IRD, Allied Groups to Rally for Abducted Nigerian Schoolgirls Awaiting Rescue from Boko Haram Militants
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Contact: Jeff Walton, Institute on Religion and Democracy, 202-682-4131, 202-413-5639, jwalton@TheIRD.org
Sudanese Woman Jailed & Sentenced to Die for Her Faith Focus of Hearing
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Woman & family still not able to leave countryContact: Jeff Sagnip, 202-225-3765, chrissmith.house.govWASHINGTON, July 23, 2014 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Sudanese woman recently sentenced to death for not recanting her faith was the topic of a congressional hearing Wednesday, July 23 held by U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (NJ-04), Chairman of the House congressional panel that oversees global human rights issues."The world watched as Meriam Ibrahim Ishag, a pregnant Christian woman i Source: Congressman Chris Smith
CANAN Condemns the Detention & Harassment of its Trustee, Dr. Ezekwesili, Yesterday at Nigeria Airport, Commends British Airways
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Contact: Pastor Laolu Akande, Executive Director, CANAN, 516-819-4355, Laolu@cananusa.org NEW YORK, July 22, 2014 /Christian Newswire/ -- Christian Association of Nigerian-Americans, CANAN wishes to clarify the situation surrounding the detention and harassment of one of our trustees, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, yesterday, July 21 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on her way to London to be a guest on popular BBC Hard Talk program.In doing so, we want to humbly and sincerely reques Source: Christian Association of Nigerian-Americans
Federal Discrimination Against Religion?
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"President Obama's new executive order compelling all federal contractors to affirm the latest LGBTQ orthodoxy escalates the ongoing culture war against traditional mores and religion." -- IRD President Mark Tooley
Jesus and Pope Called Pimps
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Contact: Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, 212-371-3191, pr@catholicleague.org
Open Doors USA President Calls Forced Exodus of Mosul Christians 'Unprecedented'
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Contact: Jerry Dykstra, Media Relations Director, Open Doors USA, 616-915-4117, JerryD@odusa.org
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Schedules Vote on Controversial UN Treaty
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Committee Vote on Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Scheduled for Tuesday, July 22
New Radio Program Aims to Restore Lives of Abused Women in Restricted Country
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Women Survived Attempted Abortions, Domestic Violence and Sex Trafficking
Ganging Up on Archbishop Nienstedt
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Contact: Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, 212-371-3191, pr@catholicleague.org
Planned Parenthood's Criminal Charges Against Missouri Pro-Life Advocate Dismissed
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Thomas More Society Defends Sidewalk Counselor Arrested for Offering Water in 100° Heat
Persecuted Daughter of Imprisoned Nanle County Pastor Flees to US for Freedom
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Contact: Bob Fu, President, China Aid Association, 432-689-6985, 267-205-5210 cell, info@ChinaAid.org
Liveprayer's Keller Challenges Terror Leader al-Baghdali to Modern Day 'Mt. Carmel' Showdown
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Contact: Rev. Bill Keller, Liveprayer.com, 727-420-7005
Pastors Say Stand Up for Our God-given Unalienable Rights on July 4th
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Contact: Pastor Steven Andrew, 877 537-8734
Good Ways to Deal with Bad People
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Contact: Chuck Chadwick, National Organization of Church Security & Safety Management (NOCSSM), 972-712-8818, cchadwick@nocssm.org
Catholic Benefits Association Granted Temporary Restraining Order Covering 150+ Catholic Employers in Second Lawsuit Against HHS Contraceptive Mandate
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Contact: Sean T. Caine, 443-857-4372
The Family in America Spring 2014 Issue Hits the Mail
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Contact: Nicole King, 815-964-5819, nicole@profam.org; The Howard Center for Family, Religion & Society, 815-964-5819, media@worldcongress.org