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New Report Details ISIS’ Violence against Christians, U.S. Gov't Urged To Declare Genocide
The Knights of Columbus has released a lengthy report detailing the persecution of Christians and other religious minorities at the hands of ISIS in the Middle East. For the Catholic fraternal organization, the report serves as a wakeup call for the U.S. government to declare the persecutions as genocide.
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China Religious Freedom Watchdog: Chinese Government Burning Crosses in Anti-Christian Crackdown
China Aid, a U.S.-based organization that monitors the ongoing persecution of Christians in China, has accused the country's government of burning crosses that were taken down from churches. As noted by the group, the latest incidents indicate the Chinese government's expanding efforts regarding the crackdown on religious freedom.
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NFL Trade Updates 2016: Former Broncos QB Brock Osweiler Signs $72 Million Contract With Texans
In a surprising move, quarterback Brock Osweiler ditched the reigning Super Bowl Champion Denver Broncos and signed a new contract with the Houston Texans. According to the athlete, choosing between the two teams was the hardest decision he's ever done.
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Survey Shows Israeli Christians Not As Supportive of Israel as U.S. Christians
Surveys out by the Pew Research Center revealed that more Christians in the U.S. believe that their country is providing the right amount of support to Israel. Many Christians in Israel, however, don't hold the same view.
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Christians Worshipping In India Attacked, Beaten and Stripped by Hindu Radicals
About 60 Christians praying and worshipping at a Pentecostal church in India's Chhattisgarh state were violently attacked by Hindu radicals on Sunday. According to reports, aside from destroying properties of the church, the female members of the congregation were also stripped naked.
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Thanksgiving Fair and Luncheon Hosted by River of Life Foundation, ROLCC New Wave English Ministry, and Santa Clara Mayor’s Office
Santa Clara, CA – November 1, 2024 – The River of Life Foundation, in collaboration with River of Life Christian Church’s New Wave English Ministry and the Santa Clara City Mayor's Office, is proud to announce the Annual Thanks Giving Fair and Luncheon scheduled for Saturday, November 16th, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM on the River of Life Christian Church’s campus
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Survey: Hong Kong teens generally identify with traditional Chinese cultural values
In order an effort to promote traditional Chinese culture, the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong, in collaboration with Macao YMCA, Guangzhou Suigang'ao Teenagers Institute, and the Teacher Chang Foundation of Taiwan, has conducted a survey on teens measuring their cultural awareness. They found that Hong Kong youths generally identify with and support the values of traditional Chinese culture.
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Global Lutherans celebrate Reformation Day, ‘trusting in the power of grace in a merciless time’.
Yesterday, October 31, was Reformation Day, and Lutherans around the world held various events in commemoration. In Singapore, the Lutheran Church advocated for Christian communion, while the German Lutheran Church encouraged believers to face the challenge of “trusting in the power of grace in a merciless time.”
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Many American churchgoers expect their pastors’ sermons to help them understand and address modern cultural issues
American churchgoers are looking for more than biblical explanation from their pastor each week. Many expect the sermons to help them understand and address modern cultural issues.
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2.1M Korean Christians estimated at joint worship service to affirm family, oppose gay marriage, pray for nation
In the afternoon of Reformation Sunday, Oct. 27, some 2.1 million Christians gathered for a joint worship service from 2pm to 5pm in Seoul, Korea to “unite for repentance, revival, and restoration of holiness in our society.” According to organizers, an estimated 1.1 million joined onsite despite the bad weather with another 1 million joining online. The unprecedented joint worship service brought together Korean churches across denominations as they affirmed traditional marriage and family and