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Calif. Court Rules in Favor of Episcopal Diocese in Property Dispute

By Michael Gryboski

A California judge has ruled in favor of The Episcopal Church in a years long legal battle over the property of a couple breakaway congregations.

Who Should Christians Vote for? Look to Biblical Teachings, Pastor Urges

By Stoyan Zaimov

Dr. Ken Hutcherson, the pastor of Antioch Baptist Church in Redmond, Wash., has told Christians in America to look to the word of God before they consider presidential candidates this coming election year, and has set a clear message – Christians should not support those who go against Biblical teachings.

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Joel Hunter

Obama's Spiritual Adviser Rebukes President on Golden Rule, Same-Sex Marriage

By Stoyan Zaimov

The Rev. Joel Hunter of the 15,000 member Northland church, who is often referred to as President Barack Obama's spiritual adviser, said he is disappointed with the president's use of the "Golden Rule" to explain his endorsement of gay marriage.

Mitt Romney

Poll: White Evangelicals Who Say Mormons Not Christian Strongly Back Romney

By Napp Nazworth

White evangelical Christians who believe Mormons hold different beliefs strongly favor Mitt Romney over President Barack Obama, according to a new poll.

Why Does Obama 'Evolve' but Romney 'Flip-Flop'?

By Napp Nazworth

Most of the press has covered President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney differently in how they changed positions on issues, notes Brendan Nyhan in a Columbia Journalism Review article. Nyhan believes that the differences can be attributed to less media scrutiny of Obama during his 2004 senate race, Obama's greater skill at explaining his changed positions, and the media's "authenticity fetish."

Church & Ministries

Craig Groeschel

Pastor Challenges Christians to Detoxify Their Soul

By Lillian Kwon

For many Christians, watching a movie with some violence, bad language, and a little sex scene is no big deal. But one pastor says it can be poisoning their soul and driving them farther from God.

TBN

Franklin Graham Shares Importance of Global Evangelism on TBN's 'Praise the Lord'

By Luiza Oleszczuk

Minister Franklin Graham appeared on the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) this week, co-hosting its signature ministry program "Praise the Lord" with network co-founder, Jan Crouch, just as the network is facing scrutiny over allegations of financial dishonesty.

Charity

Calif. Megachurch Looks to Donate 32,500 Pounds of Food in 1 Month

By Michael Gryboski

A California megachurch is hoping to gather 16 tons of food during the month of May for its annual drive to benefit a local food bank.

Crystal Cathedral

Pro-Life Event Being Held at Crystal Cathedral

By Luiza Oleszczuk

A pro-life event is being held at the Crystal Cathedral church Thursday night and will feature several prominent pro-life advocates, including the CEO and founder of a California-based network of parental health consultation clinics.

Fla. Church Rejects City's Attempts to Move 'Prayer and Produce' Indoors

By Michael Gryboski

A Florida church's produce stand operated in its parking lot has garnered controversy over its potential violation of zoning regulations.

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Mariano Rivera on Blood Clot Discovery: 'Maybe the Lord Is Telling Me It's Time to Go'

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Mariano Rivera, New York Yankees 12-time All-Star closer, was vocal about his faith in the Lord after he tore his ACL last week and recently said he was blessed because doctor's discovered that he was suffering from an additional injury, a blood clot in his calf.

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Christians From Haiti to Nigeria 'Live Below the Line' to Stamp Out Global Poverty

By Ivana Kvesic

Christian organizations and Good Samaritans around the world are joining together this week as part of an awareness and fundraising campaign that hopes to impact the lives of over a billion people globally.

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Argentina Makes Sex-Change Surgery a Legal Right; Passes Euthanasia-Leaning Law

By Luiza Oleszczuk

Argentina has made history by becoming the first country in the world to make sex-change operations a legal right of every citizen, mandating that public and private insurance providers cover such surgeries.

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Half a Million Sign Petition to Protect Definition of Marriage in UK

By Christian Today

A petition launched in the United Kingdom in defense of traditional marriage has passed the half million mark.

Youcef Nadarkhani

Youcef Nadarkhani Pens Letter to Supporters, Expresses Perseverance, Faith in God

By Katherine Weber

Iranian Christian pastor Youcef Nadarkhani, who has become the face of religious persecution throughout the world after being arrested for his beliefs in Oct. 2009, has issued a letter to persecution aid group Present Truth Ministries (PTM).

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The Double-Reach of Self-Righteousness

By Tullian Tchividjian

pharisee

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anti-gay bullying

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new york gay marriage

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obama

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Where the wild things are

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perry noble

Devoting more time to an online audience (twitter/facebook) rather than leading your family, your staff and investing in the REAL people that God is bringing to your church

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Bob Pitman

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DeVon Franklin

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TBN

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Rick Muchow

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By Christian Post Guest Voices

Andy Stanley

Is ambiguity ever Ok? Is it fundamentally wrong to be ambiguous about what's right or wrong? These questions seem to be lurking under the surface in the dust up over Andy Stanley’s message titled “When Gracie met Truthie.”

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