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Hindu Hacked to Death in Latest Attack on Bangladesh Minorities
A Hindu monastery worker was hacked to death on Friday in what police suspected was fourth killing in a week by Islamists attacking minority groups in the majority-Muslim country.
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Iraqis Living in Mosul Struggle to Accept Exiled Lives Under ISIS: 'God Will Punish the People Who Did This to Us'
Ahead of the two-year anniversary of Mosul's capture by the group also known as ISIS, the Thomson Reuters Foundation interviewed several displaced Iraqis about their experience:
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WHO Declares Liberia Free of Active Ebola Virus Transmission
Liberia has reached the end of active Ebola virus transmission, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday, the fourth such declaration from one of the west African countries at the epicenter of the world's worst outbreak of the disease.
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ISIS Releases Video Showing Destruction of 3,000 Y/O Temple of Nabu in Northern Iraq
Islamic State insurgents have posted a video showing a 3,000-year-old temple being blown up at the Assyrian city of Nimrud in northern Iraq, in their latest assault on some of the world's greatest archaeological and cultural treasures.
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ACLU Challenges Alabama Abortion Restrictions 'Elected Officials Should Stop Interfering with a Woman's Personal Decision'
The American Civil Liberties Union challenged in federal court in Alabama on Thursday new state abortion restrictions that limit the proximity of clinics to public schools and ban a procedure used to terminate pregnancies in the second trimester.
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Pastor John Piper Offers Insight and Encouragement for First-Time Bible Readers in 2025
As the new year begins, many Christians have resolved to take on the project of reading the Bible cover to cover. That's great and all, but if it's your first time, just where do you start?
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[Exclusive Interview] A revelation within the brink of life and death — Meg Leung’s mission in Christian art
Meg Leung (梁麗橋), an artist with a lifelong love for watercolor painting, sees her art as more than a means of expressing her inner world; it is a bridge connecting her to God. Her artistic journey has revealed God’s perfect plan and inspired her to communicate the power of faith through her wor
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Transgenderism a fundamental human right? Hong Kong public disagrees, survey finds
A 2024 survey from the Society for Truth and Light (明光社)'s Center for Life and Ethics Research reveals that respondents from various backgrounds prioritize personal safety and fairness when it comes to transgender issues. When laws involve moral judgments, most respondents believe courts should not make the decisions. The study also indicates that religious believers share similar views with non-religious respondents, reflecting that many churches may rarely address gender topics in depth.
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Discipleship and Evangelism: Walking the Path of the Great Commission
Like an ever-flowing spring, the gospel refreshes dry, parched lands and needs our unwavering passion and steadfast faith to transform lives and bring renewal. The "flame in our hearts" calls Christians to keep their faith and love for the Lord ablaze, representing the work and power of the Holy Spirit, driving us to proclaim God's glory boldly.
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North America Chinese Evangelical Seminary year-end report highlights significant ministry progress
As the year draws to a close, Rev. James Liu, President of the Chinese Evangelical Seminary North America (CESNA), reflected on the seminary’s remarkable growth and ministry development over the past year. Dedicated to providing theological education to Chinese Christians, CESNA continues to uphold its mission to remain faithful to the gospel and nurture believers. This year’s achievements span academic, ministerial, and outreach endeavors, fostering spiritual growth and advancing missionary wo