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  Evangelical Council of Venezuela reaffirms commitment to religious freedom, separation of Church and state

  Within the framework of a meeting convened by the regime of Nicolás Maduro with government representatives and religious leaders, the Evangelical Council of Venezuela (CEV) reaffirmed its commitment to defending religious freedom and maintaining the separation of Church and state, according to reporting by Diario Cristiano, Christian Daily International's Spanish edition.

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  Most American teens ‘very motivated’ to know about Jesus: Barna

  Although religious affiliation and church attendance are on the decline, more than half of American teenagers say they're “very motivated” to know more about Jesus, and just over 75% say they're at least “somewhat motivated” to learn about the centerpiece of Christianity, according to Barna Research.

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  Son of prominent pastor couple among six Christians arrested for allegedly committing credit card fraud in Pakistan

  Federal agents in Pakistan have arrested at least six Christian youths, including the son of two renowned pastors, for allegedly establishing an illegal call center and committing credit card fraud involving American citizens, Christian Daily International has learned.

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  US evangelical leaders call on Trump to resume 'effective' foreign aid: 'America’s generosity, leadership, moral reputation are points of pride'

  A group of Evangelical Christian leaders expressed concern about the Trump administration’s executive stop work orders affecting foreign aid programs, after meeting the U.S. President at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington D.C. on Feb. 6. During a joint online press briefing the same day, they acknowledged the need for reform but warned that the abrupt funding cut risked upending long-standing effective programs that have saved lives across the world.

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  Most Americans don’t believe God cares about the outcome of Super Bowl, latest research suggests

  Americans may be divided when it comes to supporting teams for the Super Bowl American football competition but they mostly agree that God doesn’t care who wins and he does not determine the game’s winner. Kansas City Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers (25-22) at the Super Bowl LVIII Final, winning the 2023 season last February 11 (2024), watched on television by nearly 124 million U.S. viewers, reportedly the largest TV viewing audience in the nation’s history. 

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  Colombia considers taxing religious groups in new reform, sparking debate

  Colombian President Gustavo Petro and the Ministry of Finance are considering taxing religious denominations as part of the country’s new tax reform. The proposal, aimed at increasing tax revenues, has sparked intense debate. According to El Espectador, it is part of a broader package of reforms the government is evaluating to improve the country's economic situation.

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  Maduro's courting of evangelical leaders, involvement in March for Jesus in Venezuela spark controversy

  As part of the celebration of Pastor's Day in Venezuela, President Nicolás Maduro led an event at the Teresa Carreño Theater in Caracas, where he addressed pastors and evangelical leaders who support his government. During the event, he proposed formalizing religious activities such as the March for Jesus and chaplaincies in prisons.

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