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Iranian pastor, 8 other Christians sentenced to 5 years in prison

Nine Christians were reportedly sentenced to a combined total of 45 years in prison by Iran’s Revolutionary Court as the Islamic Republic continues its persecution of Christian converts from Islam. 

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1,700-year-old Christian church uncovered in Ethiopia sheds new light on spread of Christianity

The remains of a 1,700-year-old Christian basilica have been uncovered in Ethiopia, giving archaeologists new insight into when Christianity arrived in sub-Saharan Africa.

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Temptation is more dangerous to the soul than demonic possession, exorcist says

Possession is not the "most common" or "dangerous" aspect of the demonic realm but temptation is, according to an exorcist ordained and trained by the Catholic Church.

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Bill Johnson elaborates on why they prayed for resurrection of dead; mother calls it 'victory story'

Following a weeklong prayer effort from around the world, interceding for the resurrection of a 2-year-old child who died suddenly earlier this month, Bethel Church Senior Leader Bill Johnson is elaborating why his church prayed as they did.