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Teens Who Weigh Themselves Often More Likely To Have Mental Health Problems, Finds New Study
Teens who often weigh themselves may be more likely to have mental health problems, according to a new study.
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U.N. Says Ill-Prepared For Rwanda-Style Descent In Burundi: 'It's Slipping Down A Very Ugly Slope'
Burundi's political violence threatens to spiral into an ethnic or regional conflict but the United Nations is less equipped to deal with it than it was in Rwanda before the genocide in 1994, a U.N. human rights official said on Tuesday.
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Iran Has Stopped Dismantling Nuclear Centrifuges, Reveals Senior Official
Iran has stopped dismantling centrifuges in two uranium enrichment plants, state media reported on Tuesday, days after conservative lawmakers complained to President Hassan Rouhani that the process was too rushed.
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In Indonesia, Christians, Other Minorities Face Increasing Persecution From Islamic Extremists
When a mob of Muslims swooped on a little church deep in rural Aceh in Indonesia this month, the local police were nowhere to be seen, although they had received warnings of a possible attack.
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Scientists Say Decline in U.S. Birth Rate Is Directly Linked to Climate Change
Climate change has likely been contributing to a steady decline in the U.S. birth rate, researchers said, predicting as many as 100,000 fewer babies born each year by the end of the century.
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Stream of Praise celebrates 30 years: Pastor Sandy Yu expresses gratitude and calls for prayer
Beloved by Chinese churches worldwide, the worship ministry Stream of Praise (SOP) will mark its 30th anniversary next year. In a heartfelt public address, founder Pastor Sandy Yu expressed profound gratitude for God’s grace and the support of believers, while calling on the global faith community to continue supporting this ministry through prayer and giving.
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Chinese Christian film Sight named one of the best Christian films of 2024
The Chinese Christian-themed film Sight has been named one of the best Christian films of 2024 by Crosswalk, a North American online platform for Christian resources. The film is based on the true story of Dr. Ming Wang, chronicling his journey from a young boy navigating the harsh realities of China’s Cultural Revolution to becoming a world-renowned ophthalmologist and embarking on a journey of Christian faith.
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Most Popular Bible Verses for Christmas
During the Christmas season, Bible readers often turn to well-known passages from Matthew and Luke, along with selections from Isaiah and Psalms. People not only read the familiar stories of Jesus’ birth but also take time to reflect on Psalms and Old Testament prophecies.
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Pew Report Evaluates Countries with Severe Religious Persecution: Egypt and Syria Top the List
The Pew Research Center has released its 15th annual Global Restrictions on Religion report, highlighting the pressing challenges to religious freedom worldwide. The report identifies Egypt, Syria, Pakistan, and Iraq as the countries with the most severe restrictions on religious freedom, driven by both government limitations and societal hostility. Religious minorities in these nations face compounded pressures in practicing their faith.
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One Malaysian Chinese Christian's Reflection on Campus Ministry and the Expanding Passion for the Gospel
Soh Or Kan, a Malaysian Chinese Christian, looks back on his years of service in the university Christian fellowship with profound reflection. His experiences in the fellowship shaped his understanding of the Gospel mission, expanding it beyond campus boundaries to the wider community.