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Rick Warren Rallies Against DC Comic Contest of Harley Quinn's Suicide Depiction
Rick Warren has joined the heads of American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), American Psychiatric Association (APA), and National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) in protesting against DC Comic's contest that invites artists to develop ways to depict suicide attempts by one of its main villains - Harley Quinn.
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History Replays Itself: Syrian Christians Targeted by Islamic Fundamentalists in Syria's Civil War
Three Syrian Christians were killed over the weekend in the historic Christian village of Maaloula that could be traced back to Jesus. According to fighters, the incursion was led by hardline Islamist al Nursa Front, a group affiliated with Al Qaeda in Iraq, stormed the town, threatening non-Muslims as infidels and assaults residents as they attempt to capture the strategic battleground against Assad's regime.
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iPhone 5s, Apple iOs 7 Release Date, Pre-order, Colors, Rumors
Apple will hold a press event at its campus in Cupertino, Calif. on Sept 10. It is expected that they will unveil their new iPhone 5S, an update to the iPhone 5; and iPhone 5C, a lower-cost phone.
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Tim Tebow Responds to Cut by Patriots with Class, Remains Unwavered in NFL Dream
Tim Tebow, former Heisman-Trophy winner and two-time NCAA Championship, upon learning New England Patriot's decision to release him from the team on Saturday afternoon, gracefully responded with a statement of class and unwavering conviction in God's plan for his life and his determination to continue his NFL quarterback dream.
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Jeremy Lin Visits Orphanage in China, Promises to Build Greater Platform of Influence
Houston Rockets guard Jeremy Lin, the first Chinese-American basketball player to play in NBA, visited an orphanage in Tianjin, China, as part of his annual charity work in Asia. His ambition to make an impact on and off the court, driven by his love for basketball and for the gospel, has inspired countless lives.
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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.
