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New Report Details ISIS’ Violence against Christians, U.S. Gov't Urged To Declare Genocide
The Knights of Columbus has released a lengthy report detailing the persecution of Christians and other religious minorities at the hands of ISIS in the Middle East. For the Catholic fraternal organization, the report serves as a wakeup call for the U.S. government to declare the persecutions as genocide.

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China Religious Freedom Watchdog: Chinese Government Burning Crosses in Anti-Christian Crackdown
China Aid, a U.S.-based organization that monitors the ongoing persecution of Christians in China, has accused the country's government of burning crosses that were taken down from churches. As noted by the group, the latest incidents indicate the Chinese government's expanding efforts regarding the crackdown on religious freedom.

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NFL Trade Updates 2016: Former Broncos QB Brock Osweiler Signs $72 Million Contract With Texans
In a surprising move, quarterback Brock Osweiler ditched the reigning Super Bowl Champion Denver Broncos and signed a new contract with the Houston Texans. According to the athlete, choosing between the two teams was the hardest decision he's ever done.

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Survey Shows Israeli Christians Not As Supportive of Israel as U.S. Christians
Surveys out by the Pew Research Center revealed that more Christians in the U.S. believe that their country is providing the right amount of support to Israel. Many Christians in Israel, however, don't hold the same view.

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Christians Worshipping In India Attacked, Beaten and Stripped by Hindu Radicals
About 60 Christians praying and worshipping at a Pentecostal church in India's Chhattisgarh state were violently attacked by Hindu radicals on Sunday. According to reports, aside from destroying properties of the church, the female members of the congregation were also stripped naked.

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Biopic ‘Hudson & Maria’ to Begin Filming in Malaysia This August, Recreating Iconic Missionary Faith Story
After 15 years of preparation, the historical biopic Hudson & Maria begins filming in Malaysia this August, telling the story of 19th-century missionaries who crossed cultural barriers to bring the Gospel to China.
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Freed After 266 Days: Zion Church Pastor Ezra Jin Unexpectedly Released to Reunite with Family in US
Pastor Ezra Jin was unexpectedly released after 268 days of detention and flown to the U.S. for a family reunion, following high-level diplomatic negotiations between the U.S. and China.
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Pastor Ezra Jin Speaks Out for First Time Since Release: ‘I’m Free. Now Pray for China!’
Released after 266 days of detention, Pastor Ezra Jin uses his Wall Street Journal op-ed to thank international supporters, advocate for imprisoned church members, and call for religious freedom in China.