Authorities in Indonesia Halt Construction of House of Prayer – Morningstar News
Local officials in South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia on April 14 halted construction of a prayer house due to protest banners put up by Muslim residents.
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France pushes for Biden-Putin meeting on Ukraine
Russia reversed its plans to end military drills in Belarus near Ukraine’s northern borders on Sunday. The Russian military now has 30,000 troops in Belarus, just three hours’ drive from Kyiv, w...
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Short terms of service provide multiple pathways to mission field | Baptist Press
Kristy Phillips* had pondered applying to serve with the IMB since she was a teenager. She thought about it, prayed about it, and even filled out the application forms. Still, she could never bring herself to submit them.
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SBC DIGEST: IMB resources for ministry to Afghans; IMB video gallery now available | Baptist Press
Digital and printed resources for Afghans available from IMB By IMB Staff The settlement of Afghan refugees in the United States has created an unprecedented opportunity for outreach. In response to the need for resources on Christianity for Afghans, the IMB is now providing resources to help churches and individuals…
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Jesus statue destroyed by government in India after Hindu nationalists complain
Authorities in India's southern state of Karnataka demolished a 20-foot-tall statue of Jesus, which had been standing in the village for 18 years, claiming it was built on land earmarked by the government for an animal pasture.
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Franklin Graham backlash for urging followers to pray for Vladimir Putin
A social media post by evangelist Franklin Graham asking followers to pray for Russian President Vladimir Putin to avoid a war with Ukraine is drawing backlash from liberals on social media, while some have come to Graham's defense.
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Indian Gov’t Approves Demolition of 20-foot Jesus Statue in Christian Village After Pro-Hindu Group Complains
A 20-foot-tall statue of Jesus that stood in a village in southwestern India for 18 years was taken down on Tuesday after local officials claimed that it was built on land reserved for an animal pasture.
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Franklin Graham criticized for urging followers to pray for Putin amid threat of war
A social media post by evangelist Franklin Graham asking followers to pray for Russia President Vladimir Putin to avoid a war with Ukraine is drawing backlash from liberals on social media, while some have come to Graham's defense.
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20-foot tall Jesus statue destroyed by gov’t in India after Hindu nationalists complain
Authorities in India’s southern state of Karnataka demolished a 20-foot-tall statue of Jesus, which had been standing in the village for 18 years, claiming it was built on land earmarked by the government for an animal pasture.
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Queen Elizabeth II Tests Positive for COVID, Mild Symptoms
Queen Elizabeth II tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday and is experiencing mild, cold-like symptoms, Buckingham Palace said, adding that the famously stoic 95-year-old monarch still plans to carry on working. The diagnosis prompted concern and get-well wishes from across Britain's political spectrum.
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Why turn the other cheek? To defeat hatred and evil, Pope Francis says
“Turning the other cheek is not the loser’s fallback, but the action of those who have greater inner strength...”
