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Trump must aid persecuted Christians or his presidency will fail, says Open Doors

By Lauren Markoe — January 11, 2017
(RNS) 'Nearly 1 in every 12 Christians in the world today lives in an area or in a culture in which Christianity is illegal, forbidden or punished,' said Open Doors CEO David Curry.

Christians face increasing persecution, congressman says

By Amanda Murphy — February 11, 2014
(RNS) The global persecution of Christians has gone from bad to worse, said U.S. Rep. Chris Smith at a congressional hearing on Capitol Hill Tuesday (Feb.11).

Sabbath Reflections: Why Are We Afraid to Slow Down?

By Jana Riess — May 18, 2013
I've practiced the Sabbath for years but am only just beginning to understand why some people might be afraid of it. Of its silence. Of its demand that we rest.

House passes bill to give disaster relief to religious groups

By Caleb K. Bell — February 13, 2013
(RNS) The House Wednesday (Feb. 13) overwhelmingly passed a bill to allow places of worship to receive federal aid to repair their buildings damaged during Hurricane Sandy.
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