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SBC Opposes Boy Scouts of America Gay Membership Rules
The Southern Baptist Convention recently passed a resolution opposing the decision to include openly gay youth in Boy Scout troops. The Scouts have argued that the change in policy is a way to show compassion to marginalized youth, much like a church might do for members of its congregation; however, many Christians have withdrawn their support of the organization because they believe that the Scouts’ new membership rules endorse homosexual practice.
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Tim Tebow Added to Patriots Roster, Reunites with Josh McDaniels
The New England Patriots announced today that they have signed a two-year contract with Tim Tebow, the former New York Jets player known for his Christian faith. Tebow, who has been working with a quarterback coach to help improve his throwing mechanics, is expected to be the backup QB behind Tom Brady. Mike Kafka, the former third-string quarterback for the Patriots, was released from the team on Monday.
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Tim Tebow Honored to Play for Patriots, Hopes to Improve as Quarterback
Many speculate that Tim Tebow’s recent move to the New England Patriots will help the young NFL player greatly improve as a quarterback. Tebow signed a two-year contract with the Patriots today, and is expected to be the third-string quarterback for the team behind Tom Brady and Ryan Mallett.
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Ariel Castro Murder Case: The Right to Life
Ariel Castro was charged with one count of aggravated murder for allegedly punching pregnant captive Michelle Knight in the stomach repeatedly to terminate her pregnancy; meanwhile, women around the country are given the right to end their own pregnancies with no legal repercussions.
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Loving West, Texas
The Baptist General Convention of Texas (Texas Baptists) is organizing Loving West, a disaster recovery effort in West, Texas beginning June 15. Hundreds of volunteers have signed up for the week-long event to help with demolition efforts for many of the homes that were affected by the West Fertilizer Co. plant explosion in April.
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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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
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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.
