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9 things you should know about persecution of Christians in 2013

October 30, 2013LaymanChristians, persecution, religious groups

By Joe Carter Christians are the single most widely persecuted religious group in the world today. As we pray for the persecuted church, here are nine things you should know about the plight of believers around the globe: 1. Christian churches around the world have set apart the month of November to remember and pray…

Religious groups feel the pinch of government shutdown

October 11, 2013LaymanCatholic, Congress, Evangelical, government shutdown, Protestant, religious groups

By Adelle M. Banks, Cathy Lynn Grossman and David Gibson WASHINGTON (RNS) — As the government shutdown enters its second week, some religious groups are starting to feel the pinch, and they’re also finding ways to reach out. More than 90 Catholic, evangelical and Protestant leaders have signed a statement rebuking “pro-life” lawmakers for the…

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9 things you should know about persecution of Christians in 2013

Religious groups feel the pinch of government shutdown