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  Religion linked to better mental health by 10-to-1 margin, major research review finds

  A comprehensive analysis of thousands of medical and social science studies has found that religious involvement is associated with better mental health outcomes far more often than not — with positive findings outnumbering negative ones by nearly 10 to one, according to a new report released by the Wheatley Institute.

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  Swedish churches concerned about abortion and euthanasia, few willing to take public stance before national election

  Few churches are willing to take a public stance on the issues of abortion and euthanasia in Sweden, a leading evangelical leader said, after Catholic voters received guidance on electoral candidates’ perspectives on such ethical issues ahead of the national election on Sept. 13.

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  Christian health groups ‘last line of defence’ against deadly Ebola strain in DR Congo

  Christian health organisations are among the few entities forming a last line of defence in Eastern DR Congo, where a rare and deadly strain of Ebola has caused global concern. On May 17, the World Health Organisation declared the Ebola outbreak “a public health emergency of international concern” following 246 suspected cases and 80 deaths.  

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  Christian Dialogue and Representation Board changes name to Dominican Evangelical Alliance

  The Christian Dialogue and Representation Board of the Dominican Republic officially announced that it will change its name to the Dominican Evangelical Alliance (AEDO), a move marking a new institutional chapter for one of the Caribbean nation’s most representative evangelical organizations.

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  Married Muslim in Pakistan said to forcibly convert, marry Christian girl

  A married Muslim abducted a 14-year-old girl on May 12, forcibly converted her to Islam and married her, exploiting her medical and mental health vulnerabilities to sexually abuse her, her father and his attorney said.

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