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Scientists Make Breakthrough of DNA-Editing Technique that Cures Genetic Diseases, Blindness, Extend Human Lifespan
A collaborative effort of 35 scientists from different countries has produced a breakthrough in DNA research that has shown promise in curing genetic diseases, blindness, and in extending human lifespan.
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Woman Charged with Attempted Criminal Abortion after Trying to Kill Unborn Son with a Coat Hanger
A woman from Murfreesboro, Tennessee is charged with "attempted criminal abortion" after using a coat hanger to kill her unborn son.
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$74 Million Spent on Indian Ex-State Minister Daughter's Wedding Fires Public Uproar
Photos and videos of the lavish $74 million wedding of Ex-State Minister Janardhana Reddy's daughter were just released, and many find the wedding an "insult" to India's current and on-going financial crisis.
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Krispy Kreme Sued Over Misleading "Fruit" Doughnut Advertisements
Jason Saidian from Los Angeles is suing Krispy Kreme for $5 million over allegedly making false claims on their products' ingredients.
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UK Woman Tourist 'Gang-Raped' in Dubai, But Now Charged With Having 'Extra-Marital Sex'
A 25-year old British woman tourist has been raped by two fellow Britons, but she is now facing charges in Dubai for having "extra-marital sex."
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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.
