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In Shadow of Silicon Valley’s Wealth And Prosperity, Poverty Takes Its Toll on Young Children

Silicon Valley in California is famous worldwide for its propensity to innovate in the technological, digital world and is home to tech giants Google, Apple and Facebook. However, it is also home to endemic poverty that affects many young children there.
U.K. Judge Blames Himself for Halting Robbery Trial after Muslim Witness Swears on Bible Instead of Koran

A judge in the United Kingdom placed a halt on the robbery trial of a kebab shop last week after a Muslim witness gave his testimony on a Bible instead of the Koran. Now he says that he regrets stopping the trial altogether.
California Drought Update: Tougher Water Conservation Regulations Could be in Play Soon As Lackluster Snowfall Totals

State officials in California have announced that there will be no relief from a long-running drought anytime soon thanks to below-average snowfall and weak water conservation efforts by residents.
Michigan School District Drops ‘Christian’ Requirement in Superintendent Job Posting After Receiving Warning Letter from ACLU

A school district in rural Michigan has removed the “Christian” requirement from its job posting for superintendent after receiving a warning letter from the American Civil Liberties Union.
Actor Ted McGinley Talks About His Christian Faith and Latest Film Project ‘Do You Believe?’ [Interview]

American actor Ted McGinley has played many recognizable roles in both film and television. He elaborated on his Christian faith and his newest film project entitled “Do You Believe?” in his latest interview.

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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.
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.”
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.
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
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.