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Oregon County Ends Contract with Stericycle Upon Finding Aborted Babies Burned for Electricity
Officials in an Oregon county have announced the cancellation of the city's contracts with Stericycle, a waste company which reportedly included aborted babies in its waste. The fetuses were in turn used to generate electricity at a local power plant.
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Liberty University Defends Decision to Allow Glenn Beck to Give Mormon 'Sermon' at Convocation
Glenn Beck's commencement speech delivered at Liberty University last month offended many due to its promotion of Mormon theology. Liberty University is defending its decision to allow Beck to speak, saying the school wants to present a variety of viewpoints to students.
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'Grace Is Unfair': Bestselling Author Philip Yancey Discusses Forgiveness, Grace, and Christian Love
In an interview with Focus on the Family, bestselling Christian author Philip Yancey discusses why the Church should reach out to those in need and show the grace of God to even the most unlovable of humans.
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Study: Prayer Positively, Dramatically Changes Brain Structure; A 'Physical Workout' for Brain
A new study conducted by Christian scientist Dr. Andrew Newberg discovered that prayer is a "physical workout" for the brain, reversing memory loss and even re-shaping the brain of those who meditate or pray daily.
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Federal Judge Throws Pennsylvania's Gay-Marriage Ban 'Into Ash Heap of History'
Pastors and families in Pennsylvania expressed their disappointment at a federal judge declaring the state's ban on gay marriage unconstitutional.
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[10th CCOWE] Hong Kong International Churches See 37% Surge as Youth Seek Cultural Shift
The surge in English-speaking international churches in Hong Kong—driven by returnees and youth seeking cultural relevance—contrasts with declining Cantonese congregations, not because the gospel changes, but because church culture must evolve to foster belonging, relational warmth, and intergenerational empowerment.
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Anglican Communion Launches 10-Year Initiative to Plant and Revitalize 1 Million Churches
Anglican leaders launch "Vision36," a decade-long initiative to plant or revitalize 1 million churches and gain 20 million new believers by 2036, with Africa playing a central role and discipleship as its foundational pillar.
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Bible Society in Taiwan Launches Full Sign Language Translation Project
The Bible Society in Taiwan has launched a full chapter-by-chapter translation of the Bible into Taiwan Sign Language, following the completion of 70 biblical story videos.
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[10th CCOWE] Rick Warren Calls for Global Church Unity at Closing of 10th CCOWE Conference
At the 10th Chinese Congress on World Evangelization, Rev. Rick Warren called for global Chinese churches to pursue unity in mission—not uniformity—grounded in five biblical foundations, emphasizing that collaboration is essential for fulfilling the Great Commission and witnessing to the world.