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Oregon Christian Bakery Under 'Rehabilitation' for Refusing to Make Same-Sex Wedding Cake
Sweet Cakes by Melissa, a family-owned business in Oregon, is being investigated by the Bureau of Labor and Industries for refusing to bake a cake for a lesbian wedding. The Christian owners are being accused of discriminating based on sexuality, and may face heavy fines and penalties if found guilty. Despite pressure from gay-rights activists, they are upholding their beliefs and their right to religious freedom.

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Nancy Leigh DeMoss Celebrates 35 Years of Faithful Service
This week, Nancy Leigh DeMoss celebrates thirty-five years of vocational ministry in teaching, mentoring, and spurring women on in their walks with Christ. The well-known Christian author and speaker has sold millions of books, and hosts two nationally syndicated radio programs, Revive Our Hearts and Seeking Him with Nancy Leigh DeMoss.
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Olympic Champ Isinbayeva Clarifies Comment on Russia's Gay Propaganda Law
Thirty-one-year-old pole vault World Champion Yelena Isinbayeva clarified her recent comments about the new Russian legislation which makes gay-rights propaganda illegal in the country – although she supports the legislation, she says she does not discriminate based on sexuality.
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Chinese-American Rapper MC Jin to Release New Song in August
Chinese-American rapper Jin Au-Yeung, known as “MC Jin,” plans to release his newest song, “King Kulture: Stop The Traffic” on August 27. Once a BET freestyle champion with bold lyrics, Jin has a changed heart and a new style after coming to know Jesus Christ as his Savior.

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California Bill Allows Transgender Students in Opposite-Sex Facilities, Sports
California Governor Jerry Brown recently signed a bill allowing students to compete on sports teams and to use facilities based on their gender preference, including whichever restroom they would like to use. Assembly Bill No. 1266 is scheduled to go into effect on January 1, 2014.
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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.