Luiza Oleszczuk

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  Feb 10, 2012

  Middle Eastern Christians Increasingly Targeted by Blasphemy, Apostasy Laws

  Islamic law is increasingly used by authoritarian governments and extremist forces in the Muslim world to acquire and consolidate power, experts say, which is becoming an increasing threat to religious minorities, especially Christians.

• Feb 9, 2012

  Prediction of Surge in Muslim-American Terrorism Disputed by New Study

  Despite predictions that the threat of homegrown terrorism among U.S. Muslims would continue to rise, a new report indicates the opposite – that there is no immediate threat from American-based Islamic terrorists. 

• Feb 9, 2012

  Religious Groups Voice Support for Obama's Contraception Mandate Despite Catholic Outcry

  In stark contrast to most mainstream Christian leaders, especially those of the Roman Catholic Church in the U.S., a coalition of 22 Christian, Jewish and Muslim institutions has emerged expressing support for President Barack Obama's controversial contraception mandate that affects many faith-based institutions.

• Feb 9, 2012

  Christians Imprisoned in Saudi Arabia Pressured to Convert to Islam

  A group of Christians from Ethiopia said to be unlawfully imprisoned in Saudi Arabia has been facing increased pressure to convert to Islam, a Christian human rights advocacy group informed The Christian Post.

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  Feb 8, 2012

  Sex Abuse Victims Doubt Vatican Summit Will Bring Real Change

  More than 100 bishops and 30 religious superiors convened in Rome for a symposium billed as a "global initiative on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults," the first such event on this scale, in which Vatican officials plan to address the sexual abuse of minors by clergy members. However, victims remain skeptical that any true change will come as a result of the meeting.

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  Feb 8, 2012

  Crystal Cathedral to See Name Change, New Design

  Crystal Cathedral, the Garden Grove, Calif., megachurch founded by the Rev. Robert Schuller more than 50 years ago, appears to be headed for a name change as well as a new design of the iconic church building, according to the property's new owner, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange.

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  Feb 7, 2012

  Paula White Wrapped in Torah Scroll by Rabbi Ralph Messer in 2009 Video

  A video showing minister Paula White being wrapped in a Torah scroll by controversial rabbi and television personality Ralph Messer has emerged only days after White's attorney denied the pastor's endorsement of Messer following a "coronation" ceremony involving Bishop Eddie Long.

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  Feb 6, 2012

  Loss of Crystal Cathedral 'Too Painful' for Robert Schuller? (VIDEO)

  Sheila Coleman, senior pastor of the Crystal Cathedral Ministries, conveyed last week just how upset her parents, the ministry's founders, Robert H. Schuller and his wife Arvella, have been over losing their Garden Grove, Calif., property to the Roman Catholic Church.

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  Feb 6, 2012

  Tim Tebow for President? Poll Shows Quarterback Is Popular With Voters

  More than one in four voters pointed to celebrated Denver Broncos' player Tim Tebow when asked which NFL playoff quarterback they would choose for president of the United States in the 2012 elections, a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll of likely voters has revealed.

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  Feb 4, 2012

  Persecution Roundup: Bombing in Sudan, Violence in India, Injustice in Saudi Arabia

  Several reports of persecution against Christians from around the globe have emerged this week, including an update on violence against Christians in Nigeria, the deadly 2010 bombing of an Iraqi church, attacks against Christians in India and a bombing of a missionary Bible college in Sudan.