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// Military's 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Debate Continues 

The “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy, introduced in 1993, states that a gay or bi-sexual person may serve in the armed forces in the U.S. so long as their sexual orientation is not disclosed. However, that policy may now be up for repeal as a result of a new legislation and growing support from the public. Proponents for the repeal argue that qualified soldiers are currently being punished with existing policies while opponents dispute that such a change might put military chaplains in a perpetual conflict. Original article.     

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// Haiti judge expected to free last Baptist volunteers from jail

Haiti judge, Bernard Saint-Vil is expected to free the last two American volunteers, Laura Silsby and Charis Coulter, who were suspects in a child kidnapping case that occurred one month ago.  10 volunteers, all members from two Idaho Baptist churches, attempted to take more than 30 Haitian children across the border to the Dominican Republic without exit papers.  Saint-Vil said he will release the two Americans due to lack of “criminal grounds.” Original article.

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// Did He Get Married Too Young? 

David Lapp, in an op-ed column for The Wall Street Journal, argues that marrying young is not damaging as many may suspect but, if done correctly, can serve as a step to a healthy relationship for many young couples. Lapp, who himself has married at the young age of 22, tackles issues such as money, self development, and divorce which are plaguing the issue. With convincing evidence, Lapp concludes that the institution of marriage might be an ideal setting for growth, allowing for the practice of selflessness. Original article.

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// Receiver sought for Oklahoma City charity Feed The Children 

The Oklahoma City based Christian relief organization, Feed The Children (FTC), is facing scrutiny for what may be falsification of data. FTC has been criticized in recent CBS News reports for making exaggerations of their reported services. Among other findings, CBS claims that what was quoted to be a, “medical relief for 12,000 people” was in fact three FTC doctors handling 100 patients a day. In light of such findings, FTC, this week, will be seeking an interim receiver for their former president. Original article.

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// Churches attacked as trouble brews over Jesus picture row

On Saturday, in Batala, India, two churches were burnt to the ground, Christians were attacked, and property vandalized after tension erupted over the publication of an offensive poster of Jesus Christ holding a beer can and a cigarette.  Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal said, “Culprits behind the blasphemous act of showing disrespect to the image of Lord Jesus have been arrested by the special team of Punjab police.” Original article.

 Special thanks to contributing writers, Grace Kwon and Jacob Chung.

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