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Miriam Ibrahim: Christian Sudanese Woman and Husband Are Rearrested in Sudan
Miriam Ibrahim was rearrested Tuesday while at a Sudanese airport with her husband and two children. CNN reports that the family was about to leave the country when officials detained and interrogated them at the security headquarters in Sudan’s capital.
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Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal Says Washington Waging 'Silent War' on Religious Liberty
In his address to the Faith and Freedom Coalition on Saturday, Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal said he is ready to take a stand for Christian freedoms in America. Jindal believes that the Obama Administration has been waging a “silent war” on religious liberty and on education, and he says he is prepared to lead an insurrection against this.
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Christian Views on Marijuana (Pot): Pope Francis Opposes Legalizing Recreational Drugs
Pope Francis, whose widespread popularity has attracted much attention in the media, recently spoke against legalizing recreational drugs, such as marijuana. "Drug addiction is an evil, and with evil there can be no yielding or compromise," the Pope told participants of the International Drug Enforcement Conference on Friday.
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Ramadan 2014: How (Rules) and Why Do Muslims Fast?
The Islamic month of Ramadan begins on Saturday, June 28 and ends on July 28, 2014. Fasting from sunrise to sunset is mandatory for most adult Muslims during Ramadan, though exceptions are made for those who are ill, travelling, breastfeeding, or pregnant.
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‘Duck Dynasty’ Republican Nephew Zach Dasher Runs for Louisiana Congress
"Duck Dynasty" patriarch Phil Robertson's nephew, 36-year-old Republican Zach Dasher, plans to run for the 5th District seat in Louisiana's House of Representatives this November. "I want to help restore America to what she once was - a nation that builds freedom and prosperity on the anchor of God," Dasher told The News-Star.
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10th CCOWE: Rev. Dr. Joshua Ting Asks 'What Has Gone Wrong with the Chinese Church?' and Calls for Renewal Through Repentance
At the 10th CCOWE, Rev. Dr. Joshua Ting called Chinese church leaders to spiritual repentance, warning that institutional success masks deep crises—such as youth attrition, co-worker burnout, and internal power struggles—and urging renewal that begins with inner transformation, not external methods.
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Biopic ‘Hudson & Maria’ to Begin Filming in Malaysia This August, Recreating Iconic Missionary Faith Story
After 15 years of preparation, the historical biopic Hudson & Maria begins filming in Malaysia this August, telling the story of 19th-century missionaries who crossed cultural barriers to bring the Gospel to China.
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Highly Respected Chinese Biblical Scholar Rev. Dr. Stephen Lee Passes Away at 70
Rev. Dr. Stephen Lee, a renowned Old Testament scholar and former president of CGST, passed away at 70.
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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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Thousands Gather for Public Gospel Festival on Thailand's Central Pattaya Beach
On July 4, a coalition of Thai churches and the Bright Romance Foundation, in partnership with Pattaya City Government, held a large evangelistic festival at Central Pattaya Beach featuring worship, testimonies, and a public ocean baptism that drew thousands and symbolized the Gospel's transformative power in a nation known for Buddhism and nightlife.