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Local Republicans Fail to Pass Resolution That Would Have Declared Idaho a ‘Christian’ State
A group of local Republican Party members in Idaho rejected a proposal on Tuesday night that would have declared the state a Christian one without calling a formal vote.
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NBA Preview and Live Stream [ESPN]: Los Angeles Clippers vs. Houston Rockets
The Los Angeles Clippers will head deep into the heart of Texas tonight to face off against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. They will face off against potential MVP James Harden without the help of Blake Griffin.
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Despite Insanity Plea, Killer of 'American Sniper' Chris Kyle, Chad Littlefield Found Guilty, Mother of Victim Says ‘God Has Been Faithful’
A Texas jury has convicted a former U.S. Marine on Tuesday of killing “American Sniper” author Chris Kyle and his friend, Chad Littlefield, at a shooting range two years ago. He will spend the rest of his life in prison.
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Aaron Hernandez Trial Update: Tape of Fiancée with Black Plastic Bag Takes Center Stage Alongside Training Coach Testimony
The trial of former NFL player Aaron Hernandez continued on Tuesday, when a strength-and-conditioning coach took to the stand and video footage showing a black plastic bag was played in court.
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Jodi Arias Retrial Update [Verdict Live Stream]: Defense Attorneys Make Final Bid to Stay Off Death Row
The penalty phase of the Jodi Arias retrial took another step closer to finishing as the prosecution presented its arguments on Tuesday, presenting gruesome crime-scene photos repeatedly to jurors. A link to the verdict will go live when it happens.
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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.