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OK Senators Want Student Bathrooms and Showers Based On Religion, Obama Impeachment
Oklahoma lawmakers on Friday proposed a new bill that would allow students to request their school buildings provide bathrooms, showers and locker rooms based on religious grounds, not just on self-assigned sex -- essentially rooms to disallow transgender people. The same Republican legislators introduced a resolution Thursday to urge the state's congressional delegates to start an impeachment of President Barack Obama over the White House's recent directive to allow transgender students to use
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Jesus' Childhood Portrayed in 'The Young Messiah' Movie For Home Viewing
A movie about the struggles of Jesus' childhood and the issues that surfaced for his family will be available for home viewing through a movie entitled The Young Messiah. Released by Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, the movie will be available for purchases on digital HD as of May 24, and on DVD and Blu-Ray as of June 14.
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3,000 Children In Palestinian Refugee Camp Surrounded, Bombed by Syrian Government
An estimated 3,000 children are among the 12,000 civilians in a town near Damascus enclosed by Syrian regime forces. Save the Children spokespeople said the rebel-controlled Khan Eshieh area was completely surrounded, with the one entrance and exit closed by heavy shelling and snipers. The last road to the nearby town of Zakia, known locally as "the Death Road" due to the high risk of travelling on it, was the way the refugees were getting food, medicine and supplies.
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Rep. Joseph Kennedy III Seeks to Prevent Religious Discrimination Via Do No Harm Act
Rep. Joseph Kennedy III, grandson of the late Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and other Democratic lawmakers this week introduced a new bill to amend the law to stop federal legal claims and state laws that go beyond protecting religious freedom and instead tread on others' constitutional and statutory rights. Backers of the "Do No Harm Act," say the federal "Religious Freedom Restoration Act" was born of good intentions, but went terribly wrong.
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Prayers for 'Kylie, God's little Warrior' Lifted Up Worldwide By Christians in 47 Countries
When Kylie Rowand was only 19 months old, she was diagnosed with stage 4 high risk neuroblastoma. When her parents, Bree and Luke Rowand, were told their she had cancer on Dec. 30, 2013, they created a Facebook Page, Prayers for Kylie, God's little Warrior, to share their daughter's progress and journey. It evolved into a movement of nearly 112,000 people in 47 countries donating money and praying for baby Kylie, who fought for her life in California.
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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.