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U.S. Government Report Highlights Religious Freedom Violations, Including Christian Persecution [Correction]

A report released by the United States government has been released for 2015, highlighting religious freedom violations in 33 countries.
Reaction of Manny Pacquiao's Fans in Philippines: Supporters Left Saddened by Pacman's Loss but Still Have High Regards for Him

American boxing champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. kept his undefeated professional record intact, beating Manny Pacquiao by unanimous decision on Saturday night. Many people in the Philippines were disappointed with Pacquiao’s loss, and some hoped for a rematch.
Dr. Ben Carson Joins Crowded 2016 Presidential Race for GOP Nominee

Outspoken conservative and former neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson officially announced his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination in the 2016 elections on Sunday.
Garland Shooting: Two Gunmen Dead at Muhammad Cartoon Contest in Texas; Organization Defends Hosting Event

Two men opened fire and injured a security guard at an event in Texas, disrupting a cartoon contest that depicts the Prophet Muhammad, a key figure in Islam. Police have killed both gunmen.
Mike Huckabee Warns U.S. Supreme Court ‘Cannot Overrule God’ on Same-Sex Marriage

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee has weighed in on the Supreme Court’s decision to hear arguments related to whether or not states can ban same-sex marriages. He made his comments in front of a crowd of Hispanic evangelicals on Wednesday.

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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.