Stephanie Samuel

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  May 2, 2011

  Osama bin Laden's Death Merits Prayer More Than Revelry, Says Mission Group

  Missionary groups are asking U.S. Christians to pray for peace and safety as well as the opportunity to spread the Gospel as word of Osama bin Laden's death spreads across the globe.

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  Apr 30, 2011

  Author: Suffering, Tragedy Not the Will of God

  In his new book, Why? Making Sense of God's Will, pastor and author Adam Hamilton says that bad things do not happen because it is God's will, or because it is punishment for unacknowledged sin.

• Apr 29, 2011

  Pastor: Put Your Trust in God, Not Sharia Laws

  Texas evangelical Bob Roberts, Jr., believes Christians should distance themselves from anti-Sharia legislation because such bills send the message that evangelicals are scared and would rather drive Muslims into isolation than trust God to protect them.

• Apr 28, 2011

  U.S. Urged to Step Up Religious Freedom Efforts in Egypt

  The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom has named, for the first time, Egypt as a country of particular concern (CPC) in its list of 14 countries considered the world's worst violators of religious freedom and has urged the United States to more actively promote religious freedom.

• Apr 28, 2011

  Evangelicals Join 'Religious Left' to Defend Poor Against Budget Cuts

  In a move that may be surprising to some, evangelicals have formed a coalition with progressive Christians as well as Catholics to oppose federal budget cuts that would hurt the poor.

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  Apr 27, 2011

  'Survivor' Cast Member Looks to God for Redemption

  Cast member Matt Elrod is proving that redemption comes from God, not works, as he survives elimination from the CBS reality show "Survivor: Redemption Island."

• Apr 26, 2011

  Prop. 8 Supporters Ask Court to Throw Out Gay Judge's Ruling

  Proponents of California's Prop. 8 are urging the district court to vacate retired Judge Vaughn Walker's ruling that marriage is a constitutional right for same-sex couples based on new evidence suggesting he was likely prejudiced because of his own long-term same-sex relationship.

• Apr 26, 2011

  Former Bush Solicitor General Quits Law Firm to Defend DOMA

  A Bush-era solicitor general quit Atlanta-based King & Spalding to defend the Defense of Marriage Act after gay rights activists leaned on the law firm to back out of a contract drawn up with Republicans.

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  Apr 25, 2011

  Poll: Donald Trump Growing in Popularity Among Conservatives

  A new poll confirms that business mogul Donald Trump leads among moderate and liberal Republicans. However, evangelist Franklin Graham's recent remarks show that conservative supporters might not be far behind.

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  Apr 24, 2011

  Maryland Church Celebrates Easter with Egg Hunt, Free Groceries

  A Maryland Church chose to reach beyond its four walls and share the love of Christ with its community this Easter by hosting a day of family fun and giving away free groceries.