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ISIS Does Its Best to Eliminate All Traces of Christianity in Parts of Iraq and Syria under Its Control
The terror group known as ISIS has persecuted Christians and other minorities in the areas of Iraq and Syria it controls. Now it has turned its focus to eliminating all traces of Christianity in the region.
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Retired Indian Christian Police Officer Julio Ribeiro Pens Editorial on Why He Feels Threatened In His Native Country
Julio Ribiero, a retired and highly-decorated police officer and Christian who fought terrorist groups in the 1980s in India, now feels threatened in his own country. He expressed his thoughts in a newspaper column on Monday.
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In Effort to Revive NFL Dreams, Tim Tebow Works Out for Philadelphia Eagles, But Team Passes on Signing Him
Former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow tried to make a return back to football by working out for the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday. However, the team decided to not sign him up.
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Israel Election Predictions: Netanyahu Faces Tough Reelection Battle Thanks To High Housing Prices and Israeli Christians
People in Israel will head to the polls on Tuesday, and there have been predictions that current Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of the Likud party could face the possibility of losing his spot in elections for that country’s government. How Israeli Christians vote could also play a factor.
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Atlanta Hawks Honor NBA Legend Dominique Wilkins with Statue While Players Talk about Faith and Great Season
NBA legend Dominique Wilkins was honored by the Atlanta Hawks last week with a large statue at Philips Arena. In addition to talking about Wilkins, current Hawks players Jarnell Eddie, Shelvin Mack, Mike Scott and Elton Brand also commented on the Christian faith and the team’s current system.
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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
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Willow Creek Community Church invites believers to write prayer cards for the next president
This past Sunday, Willow Creek Community Church based in Illinois invited believers to “pray for the next president” during the service. The church not only expressed its concern for the upcoming election but also emphasized the role believers should play in the process and the importance of offering prayers for the nation's leaders.
