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Bill Nye vs. Ken Ham Debate Video: Nye’s Perspective and Ham’s Rebuttal on Evolution vs. Creationism [Summary]

Bill Nye "The Science Guy" was shared his perspective on the origins of human life in Monday's debate with Creationist Ken Ham at the Creation Museum in Kentucky on Feb. 3, 2014.
Bill Nye vs. Ken Ham Debate Summary: Creationist Ham's Arguments on Evolution vs. Creationism

In Monday evening's debate between Creationist Ken Ham and Evolutionist Bill Nye, the two men were given the opportunity to express their view of the origin of man and to debate whether Creationism is a viable modern of origins in today's modern scientific era. The event took place at the Creation Museum in Kentucky, and was moderated by CNN's Tom Foreman.
Sex Trafficking Awareness Raised for Super Bowl: 45 Pimps Busted, 16 Teenage Prostitutes Rescued, Over 50 Women Set Free

Over fifty women and sixteen teenagers were rescued from forced prostitution in the weeks leading up to the Super Bowl, thanks to the awareness that human rights organizations raised about sex trafficking. Gearing up for the influx of Super Bowl visitors, the state of New Jersey trained hotel staff, local police, airport employees, and students to be on the lookout for signs of human trafficking.
Indiana Senate Passes Merry Christmas Bill: Nativity Display Paired with Secular Symbols OK in Public Schools

Though it may be considered politically incorrect to say "Merry Christmas" in many parts of the country, the phrase might soon be declared a legal greeting for the 2014 holiday season in Indiana public schools. If passed, the "Merry Christmas" bill would legally protect the right to give traditional winter holiday greetings and to display faith-oriented symbols in public schools.
Trip Lee Poses 5 Questions to Beyoncé on Provocative Grammys Performance

Hip hop artist Trip Lee wrote a recent blog post questioning Beyoncé Knowles' choice to dance provocatively at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards in late January.

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Survey: Hong Kong teens generally identify with traditional Chinese cultural values

In order an effort to promote traditional Chinese culture, the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong, in collaboration with Macao YMCA, Guangzhou Suigang'ao Teenagers Institute, and the Teacher Chang Foundation of Taiwan, has conducted a survey on teens measuring their cultural awareness. They found that Hong Kong youths generally identify with and support the values of traditional Chinese culture.
Global Lutherans celebrate Reformation Day, ‘trusting in the power of grace in a merciless time’.

Yesterday, October 31, was Reformation Day, and Lutherans around the world held various events in commemoration. In Singapore, the Lutheran Church advocated for Christian communion, while the German Lutheran Church encouraged believers to face the challenge of “trusting in the power of grace in a merciless time.”
Many American churchgoers expect their pastors’ sermons to help them understand and address modern cultural issues

American churchgoers are looking for more than biblical explanation from their pastor each week. Many expect the sermons to help them understand and address modern cultural issues.
2.1M Korean Christians estimated at joint worship service to affirm family, oppose gay marriage, pray for nation

In the afternoon of Reformation Sunday, Oct. 27, some 2.1 million Christians gathered for a joint worship service from 2pm to 5pm in Seoul, Korea to “unite for repentance, revival, and restoration of holiness in our society.” According to organizers, an estimated 1.1 million joined onsite despite the bad weather with another 1 million joining online. The unprecedented joint worship service brought together Korean churches across denominations as they affirmed traditional marriage and family and
Willow Creek Community Church invites believers to write prayer cards for the next president

This past Sunday, Willow Creek Community Church based in Illinois invited believers to “pray for the next president” during the service. The church not only expressed its concern for the upcoming election but also emphasized the role believers should play in the process and the importance of offering prayers for the nation's leaders.