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The rise of African prophets: the unchecked power of the leaders of Pentecostal churches
The Conversation via Yahoo News· 4 months agoOver the last 20 years there’s been an unprecedented increase in charismatic Pentecostal prophets – or men of God as they’re called in Pentecostal parlance. Across Africa their unchecked influence ...
'Prophet' charged in Zimbabwe court after police say his reclusive sect used 251 children as workers
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 3 months agoIshmael Chokurongerwa and seven of his aides were charged with exploiting children and denying them...
Why child marriage is legal in California — and the unexpected groups fighting to keep it that way
LA Times via Yahoo News· 10 months agoSome advocates want California to prohibit marriage for people under age 18. But groups including the ACLU and Planned Parenthood have opposed such bans, saying they could undermine minors' rights to seek abortions and other sexual health care.