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Ohio Judge Grants Female Bathroom Access To Transgender Student
The judge ordered the school to treat the student “like the girl she is.”

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Philip Yancey Perplexed by Evangelicals’ Support For Trump
He believes Trump is not “someone that we could stand behind.”

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Russian Court Postpones Appeal of American Missionary Charged With Breaking Anti-Terror Yarovaya Laws
The first American who has been charged with breaking Russia’s controversial anti-terror laws, also known as the Yarovaya laws, will return to court Sept. 30 as the initial hearing was postponed.

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Philippine Pres. Duterte to Death Penalty Critics: ‘What If There’s No God?
Controversial Philippine Pres. Rodrigo Duterte lashed out at the critics of the death penalty, which he wants to revive, challenging them with the question, “What if there’s no God?”

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Thousands Protest Mexico’s Same-Sex Marriage Proposal
Thousands of people in Mexico took to the streets to show their opposition to the proposed legalization of same-sex marriage.

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Biopic ‘Hudson & Maria’ to Begin Filming in Malaysia This August, Recreating Iconic Missionary Faith Story
After 15 years of preparation, the historical biopic Hudson & Maria begins filming in Malaysia this August, telling the story of 19th-century missionaries who crossed cultural barriers to bring the Gospel to China.
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10th CCOWE: Rev. Dr. Joshua Ting Asks 'What Has Gone Wrong with the Chinese Church?' and Calls for Renewal Through Repentance
At the 10th CCOWE, Rev. Dr. Joshua Ting called Chinese church leaders to spiritual repentance, warning that institutional success masks deep crises—such as youth attrition, co-worker burnout, and internal power struggles—and urging renewal that begins with inner transformation, not external methods.
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Pastor Ezra Jin Speaks Out for First Time Since Release: ‘I’m Free. Now Pray for China!’
Released after 266 days of detention, Pastor Ezra Jin uses his Wall Street Journal op-ed to thank international supporters, advocate for imprisoned church members, and call for religious freedom in China.
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[10th CCOWE] Edmund Chan: The Greatest Crisis Facing the Church Is Putting 'Mission Ahead of the Mandate'
Rev. Edmund Chan urged the global Church to prioritize inner spiritual formation ("Mandate") over external ministry ("Mission") to faithfully fulfill the Great Commission.
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Highly Respected Chinese Biblical Scholar Rev. Dr. Stephen Lee Passes Away at 70
Rev. Dr. Stephen Lee, a renowned Old Testament scholar and former president of CGST, passed away at 70.