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Prominent Japanese Newspaper Yomiuri Shimbum Apologizes for Using 'Sex Slaves' to Describe Comfort Women
A Japanese newspaper has issued an apology in print Friday for using the term “sex slaves” in its English-language publication to describe Asian women forced into brothels run by the Japanese military during World War II.
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Brooklyn Nets Trade Rumors: Andrei Kirilenko’s Trade Potential Up in the Air
The Brooklyn Nets are considering a trade of Andrei Kirilenko. However, the Russian forward is currently dealing with a family matter that may derail a possible trade in the near future.
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NBA Trade Rumors: Sacramento Kings may Consider Trading Derrick Williams
Although the Sacramento Kings and Williams seemed to be a good fit thanks to the team’s shaky offense, Williams’ professional career continues to be stuck in second gear, making him vulnerable to trading.
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Jeremy Lin Enjoying Challenging Season With Lakers So Far
Despite the fact the Los Angeles Lakers have an abysmal 3-13 record this season, point guard Jeremy Lin still focuses on the bright side of life thanks to his faith in God.
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How Bill Cosby Fell from Hero to Zero: Can He Bounce Back?
Legendary comedian Bill Cosby once had the awe and respect as a public statesman on American culture. However, his squeaky clean image is now under attack by new accusations of rape.
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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
