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Letter from Pope Francis Congratulating Gay Couple for Baptizing Children 'Not an Endorsement' of Same-Sex Unions
August 10, 2017: The Vatican has clarified that Pope Francis was not endorsing gay marriage by sending a letter to a same-sex couple congratulating them on the baptism of their children.
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'Son of Sam' Killer Turned-Born-Again-Christian Speaks Out 40 Years After Shooting Spree: 'I Thought I Was Appeasing the Devil'
August 10, 2017: Forty years after his high-profile arrest, David Berkowitz, aka the "Son of Sam" killer, has admitted he was trying to “appease the devil” by murdering six people and wounding seven others.
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Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson and Ciara 'Praying' for 'Sweet Angel' Fan Battling Brain Cancer
August 10, 2017: Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and hip-hop singer Ciara have said they are praying for a young fan, named Chloe, who is battling brain cancer at Seattle Children's Hospital.
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'Lord of the Rings' Actress Miranda Otto on How 'Annabelle Creation' Forced Her to Face 'Deepest Fear' (Exclusive Interview)
August 9, 2017: In an exclusive interview with The Gospel Herald, Miranda Otto opened up about performing in her first-ever horror flick and why it forced her to face her to entertain her "deepest fears".
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Christian 'Annabelle: Creation' Writer On Why Horror Flick is 'Faith Based Film' (Exclusive Interview)
August 9, 2017: Christian screenwriter Gary Dauberman has said that in many ways, he views the upcoming supernatural horror flick "Annabelle: Creation" as a faith-based film because it highlights the reality of spiritual warfare and the ongoing battle between good and evil.
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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.
