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Baptists respond to massive Pakistan flooding Print E-mail
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By Robert Marus   
Friday, August 13, 2010
ISLAMABAD, Pakisan (ABP) -- Baptists around the globe are responding to the floods that have afflicted Pakistan for two weeks, sending money and resources in the aftermath of what could become the nation’s biggest natural disaster in modern times.
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Uzbekistan cracks down on unregistered Baptists Print E-mail
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By Bob Allen   
Monday, August 09, 2010
OSLO, Norway (ABP) -- Authorities in Uzbekistan continue to repress worship in unregistered churches, according to a new report by an international news service that monitors religious freedom.
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Kenya adopts Constitution despite opposition from Christian groups Print E-mail
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By Robert Marus   
Thursday, August 05, 2010
NAIROBI, Kenya (ABP) -- Kenyans voted overwhelmingly Aug. 4 to approve a new, reform-minded Constitution even though some conservative Christian groups in the African nation and the United States have opposed it because of concerns related to Islamic law and abortion rights.
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Environmentalists urge closure of Jesus' baptism site Print E-mail
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By Bob Allen   
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
NEW ALBANY, Ind. (ABP) -- Israel's tourism ministry said July 27 that water at a spot traditionally regarded as the baptismal site of Jesus was "fit for baptism," countering claims by environmentalists that it is polluted, unsafe and should be closed to tourists.
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Catholics in Nagaland claiming persecution at hands of Baptists Print E-mail
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By Bob Allen   
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
ANATANGRE, India (ABP) -- Baptists in the Indian state of Nagaland are defending themselves against charges of anti-Catholic bigotry after villagers tore down a Catholic church because the town allows only churches of the Baptist denomination. The controversy has generated widespread media attention, pitting Catholics against the Nagaland Baptist Church Council.
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