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The Belgian government announced on Wednesday that it has helped 244 Christian refugees escape from Syria and move to Belgium. Most of the refugees are families with children.

NBA All-Star Jeremy Lin has decided to sign with the Charlotte Hornets in a two-year deal, ending his free agency run. He made the bombshell announcement on social media Wednesday.

Many Christian colleges and businesses across the United States adhere to the Bible-based belief that traditional marriage is between one man and one woman. However, the Supreme Court’s ruling in favor of same-sex marriage could impact such policies based on those beliefs.

A group of 20 Iraqi Christians have been held in a southern California detention facility run by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, for over four months. They are part of the Chaldean Christian community and want to claim asylum from the terror group known as ISIS.

American actress Candace Cameron Bure has come out in defense of an Oregon bakery that has been ordered to pay $135,000 for refusing to bake a gay wedding cake for a lesbian couple. She made her views known on ABC’s daytime talk show “The View” on Wednesday.

The trading season continues within the NBA, and the Los Angeles Lakers have looked at sending Jeremy Lin and Nick Young to separate teams as part of any potential trade deal.

Boxing champion Floyd Mayweather fought Manny Pacquiao and won the welterweight title in a May 2 matchup dubbed “the fight of the century.” However, the World Boxing Organization decided to strip Mayweather’s title away from him on Monday thanks to the organization’s rules.

A new social network from Brazil called Facegloria has taken off, signing up 100,000 users in one month according to its founders. The website aims to be a Facebook alternative for Christians.

Self-described “Christian minister” Robert Doggart of Tennessee has been accused of planning a terror attack against Muslims in New York. However, a federal judge has decided to release him on bail, which has received criticism from civil rights activists.

The city of Jerusalem is claimed as a holy city for three major world religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam. However, the nation of Israel has slammed a United Nations cultural agency for ignoring Jewish and Christian ties to the biblical city.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson visited The Rock Church in San Diego on Sunday, talking about his relationship with God. He also made some surprising comments about his relationship with his girlfriend, Ciara.

Police in Pakistan generally fail to step in and save Christians from attacks by Muslims thanks to the country’s hardline blasphemy laws. However, the police have broken tradition and intervened this time.

U.S. robot company MegaBots issued a challenge to Japanese electronics company Suidobashi Heavy Industries to a giant robot duel sometime in 2016. The Japanese company has accepted the challenge.

The controversial Confederate battle flag still flies near the South Carolina state house. However, its days may be numbered after the state Senate voted to take it down on Monday; a measure has to also pass in the state House of Representatives by two-thirds majority to officially remove the flag for good.

Legendary American comedian Bill Cosby has admitted through court documents back in 2005 that he had Quaaludes, a type of sedative drug, to give to young women before intending to have sex with them. The drugs were given to at least one woman and “other people.”

There has been debate in the United States over whether or not the country was historically founded as a “Christian nation” that has a special relationship with God. A new survey indicated that there are concerns about the status of the country as a whole.

Global pop superstar Katy Perry once started her singing career through the lens of Christian music, using her real name Katy Hudson. However, ever since she transferred to the world of secular music, she has publicly wrestled with her Christian background on many occasions, which has at times drawn the ire of her evangelical Christian parents.

The awareness and support for the environmental movement has been a major issue in modern society that traces its origins back to Christianity. The former Archbishop of Canterbury contended that Christians should continue to “pull together” to tackle society’s challenges, which included protecting the environment.

The terror group known as Boko Haram has taken out attacks against both Christians and Muslims in Nigeria. These attacks included a bombing at an evangelical church that left five people dead.

In accordance with Royal Family traditions, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, along with their son, Princess George, took Princess Charlotte to a church in England for her christening ceremony. It is only the second time the newest royal baby has been seen in public.

Despite the fact that the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in favor of same sex marriage in all 50 states, there are Americans who still oppose the concept from either a legal or religious perspective. However, there are sensible approaches in publicly expressing opposition to same-sex marriage without looking foolish or misguided.

Terminator Genisys, the fifth film in the blockbuster Terminator series, started playing in theaters across the United States on Wednesday. However, many film critics have expressed disdain for the film, which includes veteran American actor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s return to the iconic role that made him a famous action hero star.

The Communist nation of North Korea is infamous both for its brutality against its own people and limiting contact with the rest of the world to maintain high levels of secrecy. However, a woman who defected from that country has spoken out on what life is like in the world’s most oppressive state.

The state of Oregon has decided that the Christian owners of a bakery would be forced to pay $135,000 to a lesbian couple after refusing to bake a cake for their wedding more than two years ago. The case has placed a spotlight on balancing religious and personal freedom along with the government’s role in preventing discrimination.

Government officials across the United States are on the lookout for any terror attacks that could be carried out on Independence Day. While such security warnings on July 4 are considered routine, this year there have been concerns that ISIS could attempt such attacks.