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California pastor sent home after daring hotel stunt

BEIJING, CHINA (ANS) -- Eddie Perez Romero, the La Puente, California pastor who carried out a daring human rights protest in hotel rooms in Beijing during the Olympic Games, is on his way home after being arrested by Chinese authorities. Romero was taken into custody near Tiananmen Square during a human rights protest and ordered out of the country by Chinese authorities after coming out of hiding following the closing ceremonies. He was put aboard a San Francisco-bound airplane, his daughter said Monday. Be first to comment this article \| Add as favourites (2) \| Quote this article on your site
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 26 August 2008 )
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Hallmark is rolling out same-sex wedding cards

The nation's largest greeting card company is rolling out same-sex wedding cards — featuring two tuxedos, overlapping hearts or intertwined flowers, with best wishes inside. "Two hearts. One promise," one says.

Hallmark added the cards after California joined Massachusetts as the only U.S. states with legal gay marriage. A handful of other states have recognized same-sex civil unions.

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DENVER--Christian Newswire--In its first "official event" of the 2008 Democratic Convention, Pentecostal preacher and Bishop Charles E. Blake of the Church of God in Christ, took to the pulpit of an Interfaith Gathering and unequivocally denounced abortion, saying God could not be pleased with millions of lives being ended by elective abortion.

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DENVER -- Christian Newswire -- Kicking off its week of inclusion at the Democratic National Convention, the party will host its first-ever "interfaith gathering" on Sunday afternoon at the Colorado Convention Center. However, among its featured speakers will be Ingrid Mattson, president of the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA). Be first to comment this article \| Add as favourites (5) \| Quote this article on your site
Last Updated ( Sunday, 24 August 2008 )
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Obama pics Biden as VP running mate

Sen. Joe Biden of Delaware is Barack Obama's pick as a vice-presidential running mate. After news of the choice leaked late Friday, the campaign sent out its long-promised text message and updated its website. Be first to comment this article \| Add as favourites (6) \| Quote this article on your site
Last Updated ( Saturday, 23 August 2008 )
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Factors that affect pastors' salaries

A new survey reveals that the average senior pastor in the U.S. makes more than $80,000 a year.

The national survey of pastors and church staff was conducted by the "Your Church Media Group" of Christianity Today International. According to the survey, the compensation and benefits paid to the average senior pastor have risen to $81,113 per year.

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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 20 August 2008 )

Tim LaHaye RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif., -- Christian Newswire -- Tim LaHaye, the originator and co-author with Jerry B. Jenkins of the extremely popular Left Behind® Series of prophetic-based novels of life on earth after the Rapture and the creators of the companion Left Behind: The Kids novels for children, is happy to announce that he has settled his eight-year long lawsuit against Namesake Entertainment and Cloud 10 Pictures. Be first to comment this article \| Add as favourites (9) \| Quote this article on your site
Last Updated ( Monday, 18 August 2008 )
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Rick Warren hosts presidential forum Sat. night

Tomorrow night (Saturday), White House hopefuls Barack Obama and John McCain will be fielding questions from evangelical mega-church pastor Rick Warren in a presidential forum at his California church.

The "Saddleback Civil Forum on Leadership and Compassion" will feature each candidate talking with Pastor Warren separately for one hour.

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Last Updated ( Friday, 15 August 2008 )

Evangelist Bentley files for separation

A high-profile evangelist known for sporting tattoos and body piercings and for leading a four-month series of revival meetings in Florida has filed for separation from his wife. Be first to comment this article \| Add as favourites (12) \| Quote this article on your site
Last Updated ( Thursday, 14 August 2008 )
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Chronicle changes its name

After ten years publishing under the masthead of The Wichita Chronicle and later The Chronicle Christian Newspaper, the newspaper will change its name. Effective September 1, 2008 the paper will operate as the Christian Press. Be first to comment this article \| Add as favourites (21) \| Quote this article on your site
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 13 August 2008 )
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