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'American Gods' TV Series Set to Tackle Religion Plus America's Gun Crimes
Adapted from the Neil Gaiman book, the new "American Gods" TV story focuses on convict Shadow Moon (Ricky Whittle), who is released early from prison, after his wife and best friend die in a car accident. In his post-prison life, he meets a mysterious man named Mr. Wednesday (Ian McShane) and discovers that gods live on Earth in human form. Blending Americana, fantasy and mythology, American Gods will air on Starz in 2017. Its first trailer was just released.
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'Oh My God' Music Video from Rapper Namewee Mocking or Promoting Religion?
Some interpretations of a new music video from rapper Namewee entitled "Oh My God" is that it insults various religions, however the artist said it was meant to promote religious harmony.
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Pakistan 'Honor Killing:' Brother of Model Qandeel Baloch 'Proud of Murdering Her'
The brother of Pakistani model and social media star, Qandeel Baloch, said he's proud to have killed his 26-year-old sister, because "girls are born to stay home" and he was embarrassed by her social media posts. Baloch's brother, Waseem Azeem, 25, filmed a confession video, in which he expressed no remorse. Waseem said killing his sister brought honor to his family and earned him a place "in heaven."
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Russell Moore Shares How Pastors Can Talk About Politics with Church Congregations
Russell Moore, president of Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, said it's straight-forward for how local church pastors can address political or social issues with their flocks.
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Angler Catches Woman Instead of Fish in Alaska, Credits God for Rescue
As Pastor Andy Foor settled into what he thought was going to be a peaceful Saturday morning of fishing on the Kenai River in Alaska, he suddenly heard screaming. A woman had slipped into nearby water. Foor uttered a prayer and cast his line. God oversaw what happened next.
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[10th CCOWE] Edmund Chan: The Greatest Crisis Facing the Church Is Putting 'Mission Ahead of the Mandate'
Rev. Edmund Chan urged the global Church to prioritize inner spiritual formation ("Mandate") over external ministry ("Mission") to faithfully fulfill the Great Commission.
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[10th CCOWE] Rev. Wayne Chen: When Everything Is 'Mission,' the Church Loses Its Way
Rev. Wayne Chen calls on the Chinese church to move beyond the false dichotomy between "evangelism" and "social concern," urging a return to the cross-centered Gospel as the core—trusting that the Gospel is inherently holistic and that it alone drives the church into the world without losing its focal direction.
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[10th CCOWE] Clement Chia and Chuang Yu-ming Dialogue: 'What Kind of Christian Does the World Need?'
Revs. Chia and Chuang called the Church to return to the full, embodied Gospel of Christ the King—beyond moralism—so that believers' transformed lives visibly demonstrate God's Kingdom.
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MyFaithTV Founders Step Down, File for Divorce After 34 Years of Marriage
André and Jenny Roebert, founders of the global Christian network MyFaithTV, are divorcing after 34 years, with Jenny citing biblical principles and severe family harm, as legal proceedings over assets and ministry leadership begin.
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[10th CCOWE] Hong Kong International Churches See 37% Surge as Youth Seek Cultural Shift
The surge in English-speaking international churches in Hong Kong—driven by returnees and youth seeking cultural relevance—contrasts with declining Cantonese congregations, not because the gospel changes, but because church culture must evolve to foster belonging, relational warmth, and intergenerational empowerment.