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Alice Paul: Quaker Roots Shaped Gender Activist, Her Greatest Achievements
Equal rights activist Alice Paul would have turned 131 years old today. In her honor, she is being depicted today on Google’s search page holding up a sign that reads, “Deeds not words.” No doubt her childhood steeped in Quaker principles, such as absolute equality, including among genders, led to her desire to improve society.
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Prominent U.S. Hospital Expels Doctor for Opposing Hospital's LGBTQ Endorsements With Bible Verses
Dr. Paul Church said his hospital privileges were revoked at Boston's Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center because he disagreed with the center's promotion of gay pride events and overall LGBT lifestyles, which he believes is unhealthy and dangerous regarding the spreading of diseases. Church, 66, worked at the hospital for 28 years as a urologist. The hospital's 25-member medical executive committee voted to expel him last month, after a decade of email debates about whether his concerns were a
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'Duck Dynasty' New Season 9 Premieres Tonight: Returns for Ninth Quacktacular Season with 'Heed the Call' Theme (Preview Video)
America's duck-hunting, God-loving Robertsons' family from Louisiana bring another TV season of allowing viewers to step into their world, but 'Duck Dynasty' preview clips include a whip and allude to this series being "not all fun and games." What surprises are coming? Season 9 premieres on Wednesday, Jan. 13, on A&E at 8 p.m. CST. The prior 87 episodes now are available for viewing as well.
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Christian Actor Denzel Washington Receives Cecil B. DeMille Award At 2016 Golden Globes
Multitalented actor and pastor's son Denzel Washington received the coveted Cecil B. DeMille Award at the 2016 Golden Globe Awards from The Hollywood Foreign Press Association Sunday. The awards show aired live on NBC. The award is named in honor of showman Cecil B. DeMille, who became the first recipient in 1952, the year his film, "The Greatest Show on Earth," premiered.
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Joey Feek Having 'Serious Talks with Jesus,' Ready To Go Home, Posts Husband Rory Feek Beside Dying Singer
In an emotional blog post from singer Rory Feek Saturday entitled "when I'm gone," he for the first time shared that he and his wife, popular vocalist Joey Feek of their bluegrass country singing duo Joey+Rory, acknowledged she's truly dying and they needed to start saying goodbye. "I’d like to tell you that she’s doing great and is going to beat this thing. But I can’t," penned Rory, as he revealed Joey's pain and discomfort has increased daily and the morphine dosage needed to help her comfor
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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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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.
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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.