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Pastor Joshua Harris Apologizes for Problematic Advice in Bestselling Book 'I Kissed Dating Goodbye'
Joshua Harris, author of the bestseller "I Kissed Dating Goodbye," recently opened up about the the criticism he's gotten from Christians who grew up reading his book, and revealed that he's in the process of "re-evaluating" some of its "damaging" contents.

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ISIS Preparing for End of Caliphate in Middle East, But Remains Dangerous Abroad
The Islamic State group is reportedly preparing for the end of its reign of terror in the Middle East amid a string of losses in both Iraq and Syria and a significant decrease in foreign fighters. However, experts believe the terrorist group will nevertheless remain dangerous abroad.

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Police Officer Picks Up Tab for Couple Who Refused to Sit Next to Him: 'We Must Break This Us-Against-Them Mentality'
Instead of responding with anger after a couple refused to sit next to him and his fellow officers at a local diner, a Pennsylvania police officer reacted with kindness and picked up the tab.

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'Star Trek' Actor George Takei Slams Decision to Make Legendary Character Hikaru Sulu Gay
"Star Trek" actor George Takei has slammed the decision to make fan favorite character Hikaru Sulu, the character he portrayed in the '60s, gay in the franchise's new film, "Star Trek Beyond."

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Condoleezza Rice Issues Powerful Prayer for Peace, Unity during Special Service at Menlo Park Presbyterian Church
Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice issued a powerful prayer asking God to bring peace and healing to the United States amid the pain, anger, and uncertainty seen nationwide following the shooting deaths of Philando Castile, Alton Sterling, and five police officers who were gunned down in Dallas, Texas.

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Qatar Evangelical Alliance breaks ground on worship center, witnessing Christ in a Muslim nation
A worship center for evangelical churches has commenced construction in Qatar, marking a significant spiritual milestone in the history of evangelicals in the country.

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Hong Kong's deadliest fire in a Century: churches mobilize and pray to support the community
On 26 November, a severe level‑five fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Early reports said at least 13 people died and 23 were injured. Local churches mobilize to support the community and pray.

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Christians gather in Hong Kong to pray for victims of Tai Po Hong Fu Court fire
More than 1,000 Christians gathered in Hong Kong on Dec. 5 for a united prayer service commemorating the victims of the five-alarm fire that devastated Hong Fu Court in Tai Po on Nov. 26, destroying thousands of homes and killing 159 people.

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U.S. Congressional hearing highlights religious freedom challenges facing Chinese Christians and other faith communities
A recent U.S. congressional hearing cast a spotlight on religious freedom conditions in China, with witnesses sharing firsthand accounts of pressure faced by Christian, Muslim, and Tibetan Buddhist communities.

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Through education and healthcare: ACTS bears witness to the Gospel in West Africa
Silicon Valley’s River of Life Christian Church, based in California, founded Africa Career Training School (ACTS ), which has built schools and clinics in Togo, Benin and other West African nations.
