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Church Brings Worship Services to County Jail, Inmates Get Baptized and Publically Declare Faith
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Lesli White
An Illinois church is bring their church service to local inmates and it’s transforming its local county jail system. The church services have only been taking place for three months at the Jasper County jail; however, employees and inmates are already seeing some really positive change. “We have a quieter atmosphere,” Jasper County Sheriff Patrick…
Violence Against French Churches Continues to Rise
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Megan Bailey
In France, there has been a startling trend over the last few months. Their churches are being vandalized. With the recent desecration of a dozen Catholic churches in France in just one week, investigators will not rule out the possibility of arson for the most recent fire at Notre Dame. Notre Dame is undoubtedly the…
Pastor Uses Zip-Line to Preach Jesus’ Second Coming, Goes Viral
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Stephanie Hertzenberg
When most people go to church, they expect the same handful of basic things. They expect to hear hymns and worship songs. They expect to listen to a sermon and hear or read Bible verses. They expect a cross, an altar and prayers. Most people do not expect to see their pastor zip lining on…
Indonesian Authorities Use Legal Loophole to Close Christian Churches Despite Religious Freedom Laws
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Stephanie Hertzenberg
Indonesia officially requires that freedom of religion be ensured for all citizens, but that has not stopped authorities from finding ways to show Christians they are not welcome in the Muslim-majority country. The latest in Christian persecutions is the sudden closure of churches in Sumatra without warning or explanation. The International Christian Concern said that…
Should Christians Display the American Flag in the Church?
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Megan Bailey
Most American’s are incredibly proud to share their nationality, so it’s no wonder that congregations across the United States want to hoist a flag in their church sanctuaries. However, is this a good practice? Local churches have debated this topic for years. Is it OK for the american flag to hang in the sanctuary? What…
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