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As Kong Hee Serves Jail Term, City Harvest Church Rallies Behind Sun Ho to ‘Bring Church Forward’
Members of City Harvest Church expressed their full support for the wife of senior pastor Kong Hee, Ho Yeow Sun, as Kong serves his jail term at Changi Prison for three years and six months.
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China’s Apparent Lack of Moral Compass Fuels Growth of Christian Churches
More and more Chinese citizens are embracing Christianity to meet their need for spiritual fulfillment, a journalist who has covered the country since the 1980s said.
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UK Teachers’ Union Calls for LGBT Education for Children as Young as Two
The largest teachers' union in the United Kingdom is pushing for the introduction of LGBT education for very young children.
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Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Fight Online Sex Trafficking
Lawmakers proposed a bill that amends an old communications legislation that online sex traffickers use to avoid being apprehended by the law.
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After Christian Governor Ahok’s Defeat, Indonesia's Muslim Hardliners Eye 2019 Presidential Election
The results of the recent gubernatorial election in Jakarta, with the incumbent Christian governor losing to a Muslim candidate after a religiously tinged campaign, could be a sign of rising political Islam in Indonesia, some experts said.
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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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Faith and freedom: USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler shares insights on China’s religious landscape
As China continues to update its religious regulations, changes in the country’s faith environment and space for religious practice have drawn increased global attention. In this interview, USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler responds to questions about religious policy, human rights, and faith, offering her perspectives on China’s current situation and sharing words of support and encouragement for Christians facing challenges.
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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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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.
