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Religion Guides Adolescents Away From Pornography

Adolescents between the ages of 13 to 24 who are attending religious services tend to view less pornography, compared to others of the same age who are not going to church, finds a new paper published in the Journal of Adolescence.
Oprah Winfrey Shares Religious Inspiration at 2016 Essence Festival Presented by Coca-Cola

American media proprietor, talk show host, actress, producer and philanthropist Oprah Winfrey delivered what people are calling an unforgettable keynote speech about finding purpose and "letting go and letting God" at the 2016 Essence Festival this weekend presented by Coco-Cola at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, La.
Pauline Hanson, Australia One Nation Leader, Declares Islam 'No Religion of Peace'

Australian politician Pauline Hanson, leader of One Nation, a right-wing political party with a populist, conservative and anti-multiculturalism platform, says Islam is not a religion of peace. In fact, she said she doesn't believe it's a religion at all.
Matthew McConaughey Looks Up to God, Blames 'Mankind' for Bastardizing Faith

A-list actor Matthew McConaughey has strong opinions on the state of religion and politics, which he generally keeps to himself. However, he recently shared in an interview what he referenced as the "bastardization of religion," calling it how it differentiates from its true origins.
US Citizenship Pursued by 7,000-Plus New People During 2016 July Fourth Weekend

More than 100 naturalization ceremonies nationwide, featuring 7,000 people becoming U.S. citizens this July Fourth holiday, also will be celebrating the 240th anniversary of the 1776 signing of the Declaration of Independence.

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Reflections on attending the 2025 International Gospel Conference

Over the past few days, I had the privilege of traveling to Jakarta for the 2025 International Gospel Conference organized by Stephen Tong Evangelistic Ministries International (STEMI).
[Exclusive] Watoto Asia director Rev. Sunny Cheng: bringing life-changing education from Africa!

Watoto—an international Christian child-care ministry—held “Emily: A Life Story” in Hong Kong to promote “Keep a Girl in School” poverty-relief campaign. Following it, Rev. Sunny Cheng, the Asia Regional Director of Watoto, shared about his remarkable journey in ministry with Gospel Herald.
Silicon Valley’s River of Life Christian Church to hold 2025 missions conference: “united in mission, unlimited possibilities”

River of Life Christian Church (ROLCC), the largest Chinese church in the United States located in Silicon Valley, will host its 2025 Missions Conference from October 17–19 under the theme “United in Mission, Unlimited Possibilities.”
Corey Jackson Urges on Capitol Hill: Care for the Hearts and Souls of the Chinese People

Western society often views China primarily through the lenses of geopolitics and economics, but as a pastor and evangelical Presbyterian, Rev. Corey Jackson is most concerned with the hearts, minds, and souls of people—not only in the United States, but also in China.
USCIRF hearing calls for the release of Pastor Ezra Mingri Jin

At a hearing held on October 16, the USCIRF urged the U.S. government to take action to secure the release of Pastor Ezra Mingri Jin and others imprisoned for practicing their faith.