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Former Mexican Interior Secretary Dies
Former Interior Secretary Carlos Abascal, an impassioned proponent of putting Christianity back into Mexican politics, died Tuesday of stomach cancer, his conservative National Action Party said. He was 59.
Medical Charity Celebrates Int'l Day of Disabled Persons
Mercy Ships, a Christian medical charity, is celebrating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Dec. 3 by reflecting on one of its recent successful surgeries in Liberia.
8 Million Gift-Filled Boxes to Reach Needy Children Around the World
The world’s largest Christmas project is celebrating the collection of 8 million gift-filled shoe boxes that will be shipped overseas and hand-delivered to needy children around the world.
Christian Groups Respond to Deadly Flood in Brazil
Christian relief groups are on the ground helping victims of a flood that is described as the “worst environmental calamity” in the Brazilian state’s history.
Christian Ministry Seeks to Raise 'Culture Warriors' through Contest
"Our media is dominated by people immersed in the secular humanist mindset,” notes Anthony Horvath of Athanatos Christian Ministries. Now, imagine if more Christians were writing movies, books, and the news.
Thai Church Appeals for Prayer amid Political Unrest
The head of the Thai partner church of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is appealing for Christians around the world to pray for the country as it undergoes a political crisis that has thrown parts of the country in upheaval.
Church Ad Banned for Being Offensive to Gays
An advertising watchdog has banned a newspaper ad – run by a Belfast, Ireland, church – condemning homosexuality. The Advertising Standards Authority ruled that the ad was offensive and indecent.
Bill Targets Religious Discrimination in Okla. Schools
The first House bill filed for the 2009 legislative session seeks to clarify where the line is drawn on allowing religion in public schools, but opponents say the bill is an ideologically driven measure that will create more problems than solutions.
Hundreds of Complaints Force Zoo to Break Ties with Creation Museum
A high volume of complaints have forced the Cincinnati Zoo to pull out of a special business partnership with the Creation Museum in nearby Petersburg, Ky., after running for less than three days.
Atheist Sign Joins Nativity Scene at Wash. Capitol
An atheist group has unveiled an anti-religion placard in the state Capitol, joining a Christian Nativity scene and "holiday tree" on display during December.
New TV Show Features 'Second Takes' on Life
A new television show called “Second Take” marked its global launch Saturday, broadcasting on The Daystar Television Network, which reaches over two billion homes in two hundred countries.
A Cancer on the Financial System
Can we find our way out of the current financial mess? Yes, but some radical treatment will be necessary.
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