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St. Elijah's, Oldest Christian Monastery Obliterated In Iraq by ISIS
Iraq's oldest Christian monastery was ruined as another target of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) group's relentless destruction of ancient cultural sites. U.S. troops and advisers had worked to protect and honor the monastery.
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‘Faith Is Family-Friendly Force’ For African-Americans, Latinos, Says Sociologist
Faith can furnish a beneficial, sturdy path related to challenges specifically faced by African-American and Latino minorities, claim the authors of a new book entitled "Soul Mates: Religion, Sex, Love, and Marriage Among African Americans and Latinos." The book reflects what the authors believe to be the first study of religion and family life among blacks and Latinos.
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Michigan Dentist Playing Christian Music In Clinic Sued By Former Employees, 'Prophet' Consulted Her
A Christian dentist in Lake Orion, Mich., is being sued by four former employees for playing Christian music in her clinic and allegedly praying with staff members against their will. The former employees claim Tina Marshall, DDS, caused them distress by forcing her religion on them.
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Report: Only One Christian Admitted to US among Nearly 500 Muslim Syrian Refugees Resettled
Only one of the 483 Syrian refugees approved by the United States for settlement was Christian, since the refugee admission program came under more scrutiny after Paris terror attacks last November increased concerns about security risks and terrorists posing as refugees. Christians account for an estimated 10 percent of the Syrian population. One Canadian religious group now is focusing on trying to provide refugees spiritual assistance through various ministries.
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Chinese Exchange Student Jiang Yiu Killed in Road-Rage Shooting in Arizona
A 19-year-old Chinese woman died in a road-rage shooting Saturday by an Arizona woman who had written a note promising she would engage in violence prior to the time of the accident. The attacker "expressed a desire to be shot by law enforcement," according to court documents.
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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
