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'Duck Dynasty’s Phil Robertson Releases New Book, ‘unPHILtered,’ to Explain Homosexual Comments, Racial Tension in US
Because of the whirlwind of controversy surrounding Phil Robertson last year, the patriarch of “Duck Dynasty” has released “unPHILtered: The Way I See It.” The book clarifies his comments on homosexual practice and on racial tension in America so that people can have a more accurate picture of what he believes.

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Linsanity Rumors: Jeremy Lin May Start at Point Guard For Lakers, Looks Forward to Opening Night Against Houston Rockets
Jeremy Lin is a likely candidate for the starting point guard position with the Los Angeles Lakers for the 2014-15 NBA season. Veteran guard Steve Nash is reportedly recovering well from his injuries and might be asked to take the lead if he is healthy, however. The Lakers’ opening match will be against the Houston Rockets on October 28.

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Scarlett Johansson Creates Pro-Abortion T-Shirts In Support Of Planned Parenthood
In response to the Supreme Court’s ruling in favor of Hobby Lobby, Scarlett Johansson has helped to design a pro-abortion t-shirt for Planned Parenthood. The actress is the first celebrity to design a shirt for their “Women are Watching” campaign, which aims to thwart conservative success in the upcoming midterm elections.

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‘Holy Ghost’ Movie Review: A Groundbreaking Christian Film Documenting the Presence of Holy Spirit
“Holy Ghost” is a movie about the work of the Holy Spirit. The film had no script, and its director had no plans other than to follow God’s leading. The Christian documentary by Darren Wilson and Wanderlust Productions features band members from Korn, Lenny Kravitz, “VeggieTales” creator Phil Vischer, Michael W. Smith, and Meredith Andrews.
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U.S. Senate Unanimously Passes SJR 17 to Help Protect Iraqi Christians, but Measure May Stall in Committee
The Capitol Resource Institute is calling on President Obama to allow more Iraqi Christians to seek refuge from ISIS in the United States. Senate Joint Resolution (SJR) 17 is meant to help protect religious freedoms and Iraqi Christians from genocide.

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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.