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Internet Company GoDaddy Passed on ‘Obese Christian’ for Job Application, Faces Legal Allegation
An attorney representing Arizona resident Keith Connolly claims that Internet giant GoDaddy rejected his job application on the grounds that he was an “obese Christian.” The company denies the allegations.
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‘House of Cars’ Update: Former ‘Top Gear’ Hosts May Turn Down BBC Offer, Side with Jeremy Clarkson in Possible Netflix Deal
Former “Top Gear” hosts Richard Hammond and James May reportedly have plans to turn down a deal from the British Broadcasting Corp. to host the iconic car show, opting instead to launch a new one with Jeremy Clarkson. A deal with Netflix to air the tentative new car show “House of Cards” may soon be finalized.
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As West Moves Toward Secularism and Irrelevance, Africa and Asia Embrace Christianity
Christianity’s stronghold was historically based in the United States and Europe. However, while many in the West embrace secular values at their own peril, countries in Africa and Asia have become to embrace Christianity.
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Regina Nippert: Church Will Die Whenever Christianity and Politics Mix
There are many Christians in the United States who rely on their faith in God in making decisions related to politics. However, columnist Regina Nippert argued that mixing Christianity and politics could end up killing the church altogether.
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NBA Finals Game 2 2015 Live Stream Free on ESPN, TV Schedule (ABC): Watch Golden State Warriors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
Game 1 of the NBA Finals went down to the wire, but Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors managed to outscore LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers 108-100 in overtime Thursday. Although the venue remains the same, the focus now turns to Game 2, which happens on Sunday.
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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.
