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Internet Users Give Back to Student who Subdued Seattle Pacific University Gunman
Last week, Seattle Pacific University student John Meis became a hero after he stopped a shooting that could have turned into an even more devastating situation. Now, hundreds of strangers are thanking him, paying for Meis and his fiance's entire wedding registry.
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The World Race: Changing a Culture of Consumerism Through God's Love
In a world obsessed with consumerism, the World Race Challenge allows young Christians to spread the gospel to 11 different countries over 11 months. Participants leave behind their material belongings to embark on an adventure in which they tangibly express God's love to poverty-stricken countries.
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Autism, Schizophrenia Linked to Environmental Pollution, According to New Study
A new study released earlier this week reveals that environmental pollution has a strong negative effect on the brain, potentially causing neurological disorders such as autism and schizophrenia.
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Christians in Sudan Afraid to Worship After Meriam Ibrahim's Apostasy Death Sentence
Following Meriam Ibrahim's death sentence due to apostasy, many Sudanese Christians are afraid to worship publicly. According to activists, the country is hostile to Christians despite claiming to practice religious tolerance.
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Justin Bieber Apologizes for 'Racist' Youtube Video, Posts Picture of Devotional to Instagram
Popstar Justin Bieber has apologized for old YouTube videos in which he uses racial slurs, saying he takes full responsibility for his actions.
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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.
