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Harrisburg, PA (LifeNews.com) — Abortions in Pennsylvania rose sharply in 2008 as the nation’s economy began to head south. New figures from the Pennsylvania Department of Health reveal the total number of abortions in the state rose by nearly six percent in 2008 spurred on in part by increases in abortions on black and Hispanic women.

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Bishop Leonard Umunna, General Overseer, Bible Life Church, in an interview session with newsmen identified failure of leadership as the greatest set-back Nigeria has suffered over the years, insisting that the glorification of evildoers has since set the nation on a collision course with God, hence the myriad of woes.

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Nigeria buries hundreds while unease spreads across the nation Financial Times But in Jos, where 1000 died in 2001, religion is only one factor in the tensions. A flourishing Nigerian economy has withered, giving way to patronage … Nigerian authorities relax city curfew following outbreak of religious …New York Daily News Clashes bring horror to Nigerian villageSydney Morning Herald Nigeria sends army to control sectarian violence in JosChristian Science Monitor IRINnews.org -Nigerian Compass Newspaper – …all the news. all the time -Bloomberg all 371 news articles »

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MT. FREEDOM, NJ, January 20, 2010 (LifeSiteNews.com) – In its latest estimate on the economic impact of abortion, the Movement for a Better America is reporting that the abortion toll is projected to climb to a new high of 52,333,000 as of January 22, 2010, the 37th anniversary of Roe V. Wade.The…

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While the U.S. economy shows signs of experiencing a “jobless recovery,” the country’s 10 percent unemployment rate is keeping church budgets in a bind, a new study by LifeWay Research found.

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Across all Protestant churches, budgets are down about 7% from a year ago, though that indicator masks extremes. The typical “down” church has lost, on average, 14% of its budget. Among those churches with contracting income, smaller churches were the hardest hit: churches of 100 or fewer adults who had shrinking revenue had lost 16%; those with 100 to 250 adults were off by 13%; churches with 251-999 adults were down 11%; and churches of 1,000 or more adults were down 9%. 

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You can’t ignore the irony of the situation. The book that read, “Thou shalt not steal” is also one of the most-stolen books in the world. In San Antonio, Bible bandits are on the rise. Local bookstores say it’s a problem they see year-round. They attribute it to a slow economy, and people turning to God in tough times.

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While the final registration figures for the huge Urbana09 Missions Conference will not be available until the end of week, officials of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship are privately estimating that it will probably reach about 17,000.

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Haiti is at a low ebb. A new report shows poverty has forced over 200,000 children into slavery. There are more starving people in more desperate situations than ever before, reports MNN.

For Haiti With Love is working to meet the physical needs presently, but they enter 2010 knowing the sour U.S. economy has taken a heavy toll.

For Haiti’s Eva DeHart says one of their donors, R. W. Caldwell, went home to be with the Lord. A staunch supporter, he often said, “When you need beans, let… >>

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Over 200 students from across Africa reported for classes, but only 20 couldpay their tuition. The problem hindersthe college from properly training pastors.  

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As the world’s economy struggles to get back on its feet, college students feel extra pressure to prepare for the job market. Many students also realize they need to prepare spiritually for the battle of life. The Mission Society partners with the Wesley Foundation to minister to students at the University of Georgia, and God is blessing its work, reports MNN.

“It’s growing,” said Tara Dunn, the Wesley Foundation’s associate prayer director. “And amazingly, the Lord just keeps growing our st… >>

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One budget doesnt make a whole economy and Gods perspective of how the economy should run is very different from our perspective

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ATLANTIC, IA, Dec. 4 /Christian Newswire/ — 5Q Communications, a web design and development company based in Atlantic, Iowa, recently hired several new staff members to meet the needs of a growing list of national ministry clients.

“Despite the sagging economy, it’s been a blessing to see God’s hand at work in growing our company as we serve Kingdom-minded ministries.” said Chad Williams, President of 5Q.

“Our hiri Source: 5Q Communications

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For 40 years, the Rev. Charles Cowan has been preaching that God wants Christians to prosper. So he’s not about to change the message, no matter how bad the economy looks.

That includes telling his followers that if they are faithful in giving to the church, God will reward them financially.

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A local priest believes the faltering economy could be a motive in a string of thefts at Buffalo churches.

Last Sunday between 11 a.m. and noon, at least four women had either their wallet or purse stolen during church.

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(AP) – BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Sporting events such as the Magic City Classic and Regions Charity Classic golf tournament pump millions of dollars into the Birmingham area economy. Business conventions and big-name concerts also help fill up hotels and restaurants. But when it comes to the convention business in Birmingham, those high-profile events aren’t the only game in town. Faith-based groups have become the “bread and butter” of the city’s important meeting business, says Mike Gunn,…

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In South Florida’s bleak real-estate market, houses for sale aren’t the only glut. Churches and other religious properties, some of them bank foreclosures, are plentiful, and stuck in a commercial purgatory. Potential buyers — mainly other churches — are being shunned by lenders due to dwindling collection-plate revenues and fears of having to “foreclose on God” if the economy deteriorates further.

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We are a society and an economy that consumes far more than it needs — or can afford.

he foreclosure signs hanging from best-laid plans all across America attest to that fact. The acres and acres of glutted rental storage units in thousands of cities all across the country attest to that fact.

But where is God in all of this?

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If worries about the economy, war or health care have you anxious, Max Lucado wants you to have faith. In his newest book, Fearless: Imagine Your Life Without Fear, the 54-year-old pastor at Oak Hills Church in San Antonio takes you through potential fears and counters them with a Scripture-based plan to chill out spiritually.

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Joel Osteen is unquestionably the 21st century’s Norman Vincent Peale, churning out book after book of homespun advice on how to set goals, conquer adversity and believe God for better times. With millions of copies sold of “Your Best Life Now” and “Become a Better You,” his latest inspirational book is a mouthful. “It’s Your Time: Activate Your Faith, Achieve Your Dreams and Increase in God’s Favor” is his response to the country’s worst economic recession in 80 years. “I felt compelled to write this now,” he told me Tuesday, the day the book launched. “With the economy being so …

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