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Bill Maher 'Does Not Understand Bible or Faith' Says Christian Leader
Father Robert Barron, President of Mundelein Seminary says popular talk show host Bill Maher does not understand the Bible or true Christian faith. Barron's comments were made in response to Maher's assertions that God is a "psychotic mass murderer" who "kills babies."
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Hillary Clinton Says Bible Is Her 'Biggest Influence' Despite Pro-Abortion, Pro-LGBT Views
Former first lady Hillary Clinton recently stated called the Bible her "greatest influence" and significantly shaped who she is today. However, many question Clinton's claims due to her pro-gay, pro-choice political views.
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Boko Haram Targeting Christian Bible Translators in Nigera
In the effort to spread Shariah law throughout Nigeria, terrorist group Boko Haram is now targeting Christian missionaries translating the Bible in the region. President of Wycliffe Associates Bruce Smith urges Christians around the world to pray for those serving the Lord in Nigeria, as many of them have been emotionally and physically devastated by the Boko Haram insurgency.
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Joel Osteen Defends Not Talking About Controversial Issues: 'This Is Just Who I Am'
Mega church pastor Joel Osteen defends his refusal to discuss "hot button issues" like homosexuality from the pulpit, saying "this is just who I am." Osteen is one of the most influential speakers of today, with his recent "Night of Hope" event attended by over 50, 000 people.
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World Cup Superstar Kaká Shares His Christian Testimony in 'I Am Second' (Video)
The international soccer star known as Kaká is one of the greatest players of his time. Now, in an "I Am Second video" released right before the 2014 World Cup kicked off, Kaká shares how his passion for soccer comes second to his love for the Lord.
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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.
