Since Donald Trump was elected president, the number of churches in the United States declaring themselves sanctuaries or safe places for undocumented immigrants has more than doubled. However, few people are taking refuge in them. After Trumps victo

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THIS IS AMERICA - Megachurches in America: Where Bigger Is Better By Jerilyn Watson Broadcast: Monday, August 29, 2005 (MUSIC) VOICE ONE: Welcome to THIS IS AMERICA in VOA Special English. I'm Faith L

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Nigerian Churches Ramp Up Security Against Attack Risk Near-daily violence in northern Nigeria is increasingly targeting churches. Bombings and other attacks have killed dozens of Christians in recent months. Armed policeman keep watch outside this A

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Multi-Site Megachurches Multiply in America Many young Evangelical Protestant Christians shun the expansive form of worship that drew their parents to so-called megachurches and opt instead for a more intimate religious experience. But one congregati

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STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: A woman in the U.S. illegally has taken refuge in a Colorado church, and that's triggering a fight over sanctuary churches. DAVID GREENE, HOST: Now, this is a little different than the issue of so-called sanctuary cities. As we'v

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By Steve Herman New Delhi 26 December 2007 Curfews have been imposed in four districts in the Indian state of Orissa after rioters attacked churches, police stations and homes. VOA's Steve Herman reports from New Delhi that the violence started with

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