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Gospel Singer CeCe Winans Wants Religion to Play Bigger Role In Unifying America
Veteran gospel singer-songwriter CeCe Winans said the role of religion is not "as big as it should be" in America's climate.
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Religious Freedom May Drive Jeff Sessions' AG Civil Rights Priorities
The new, 84th Attorney General Jeff Sessions is expected to champion religious freedom in the US Justice Department.
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Pope Francis on Dakota Pipeline Dispute: 'Native People Have Rights Over Their Lands'
Pope Francis insists indigenous groups must give prior consent to any economic activity affecting their ancestral lands -- a view conflicting with Trump administrators who are pushing to build a $3.8 billion oil pipeline over opposition from American Indians.
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'Ghost In Shell' Scarlett Johansson in Playboy: It's Not Natural to be Monogamous People
"Ghost in the Shell" star Scarlett Johansson shared she "isn't sure people are designed to be monogamous in relationships" in Playboy's March/April 2017 issue.
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Real St. Valentine Would Be Horrified at Current Feb. 14 Celebration, Says Minister Mark Driscoll
Mark Driscoll, pastor of Trinity Church in Scottsdale, Ariz., highlighted the spiritual roots of Valentine's Day, disapproving of modern observations, in a Wednesday blog post.
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Pastor John Piper Offers Insight and Encouragement for First-Time Bible Readers in 2025
As the new year begins, many Christians have resolved to take on the project of reading the Bible cover to cover. That's great and all, but if it's your first time, just where do you start?
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[Exclusive Interview] A revelation within the brink of life and death — Meg Leung’s mission in Christian art
Meg Leung (梁麗橋), an artist with a lifelong love for watercolor painting, sees her art as more than a means of expressing her inner world; it is a bridge connecting her to God. Her artistic journey has revealed God’s perfect plan and inspired her to communicate the power of faith through her wor
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Korean cult leader who raped victims ‘in the name of God’ sentenced to 17 years in prison
Jung Myung-seok (정명석), leader of the Korean religious cult Jesus Morning Star (JMS), also known as Christian Gospel Mission (CGM), has been sentenced to 17 years in prison by South Korea’s Supreme Court.
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Former President Jimmy Carter Honored with State Funeral, Grandchildren Reflect on Sunday School Legacy
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, remembered not only for his leadership but also for his lifelong dedication to teaching Sunday school, was laid to rest on January 9 in a solemn state funeral filled with scripture and heartfelt tributes.
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Transgenderism a fundamental human right? Hong Kong public disagrees, survey finds
A 2024 survey from the Society for Truth and Light (明光社)'s Center for Life and Ethics Research reveals that respondents from various backgrounds prioritize personal safety and fairness when it comes to transgender issues. When laws involve moral judgments, most respondents believe courts should not make the decisions. The study also indicates that religious believers share similar views with non-religious respondents, reflecting that many churches may rarely address gender topics in depth.