Anugrah Kumar

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  Aug 7, 2023

  Liberty grieves death of its offensive lineman Tajh Boyd at 19

  Liberty University, a private evangelical Christian university in Virginia, has announced the death of freshman offensive lineman Tajh Boyd, who was just 19 years old and was said to always pray before each game. The cause of his death remains undisclosed.

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  Aug 7, 2023

  Police ask for public’s help in search for missing Texas pastor

  A Texas pastor has gone missing, sparking a statewide search by law enforcement and causing deep concern among his congregation and family. The 47-year-old was last seen on Wednesday morning when he left for work at an oil and gas company.

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  Aug 6, 2023

  As violence continues in Manipur, PM Modi faces no-confidence motion

  A wave of violence in India’s northeastern state of Manipur has left a trail of death and destruction, with the latest incidents resulting in six fatalities and numerous homes set ablaze. The ongoing unrest, which has already claimed over 180 lives and displaced thousands, has now become a significant factor in a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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  Aug 5, 2023

  Crucified 'Jesus Ken' and 'Virgin Mary' dolls relaunch amid 'Barbie' movie craze sparks outrage

  The planned relaunch of religiously-themed Barbie dolls in Argentina, dubbed “Barbie Virgin Mary” and “Jesus Ken,” has sparked outrage globally, especially among Catholic groups in Buenos Aires, the birthplace of Pope Francis.

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  Aug 4, 2023

  ‘Jesus Revolution’ rising on Netflix's top 10 trending list

  The Hollywood film “Jesus Revolution,” which explores a national spiritual awakening in the early 1970s, has risen to become the fourth most popular movie on Netflix in the U.S., according to Pastor Greg Laurie, on whose life the movie is based.

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  Aug 3, 2023

  Man arrested for speeding in crash that killed pastor’s daughter

  A Virginia man has been charged with involuntary manslaughter for a fatal high-speed collision that led to the death of a pastor’s 17-year-old daughter and critically injured three teenagers. The suspect was driving at almost double the speed limit when the accident occurred, officials said.

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  Aug 3, 2023

  Chilean court rules in favor of parental rights in homeschooling case

  A court in Chile has acknowledged the rights of parents to decide how their children are educated, marking a significant change in Chilean educational policy, according to the human rights group ADF International.

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  Aug 1, 2023

  Top EU official challenges COVID-19 worship bans in key religious freedom case

  A contentious legal challenge on religious freedom, centered on the COVID-19 worship bans during lockdowns, has been launched at the European Court of Human Rights by a leading EU official, who has criticized the restrictions as “profoundly illiberal and illegitimate.”

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  Jul 31, 2023

  UMC conference challenges court ruling in favor of church blocked from disaffiliating

  A significant dispute within the Oklahoma United Methodist Conference is escalating as the regional body has appealed a local court’s ruling requiring the conference to organize a special dissafiliation meeting to review the dissafiliation request of an Oklahoma City church, claiming a violation of the First Amendment.

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  Jul 31, 2023

  ‘Misunderstood’: Archbishop says don’t stop praying ‘Our Father’ but be sensitive

  The Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell has issued a clarifying statement on his previous comments regarding the use of the phrase “Our Father” in Christian prayer, insisting Christians should continue with its use while also being “sensitive” to individuals who have been victims of abuse perpetrated by men.