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Zika Virus Update: Epidemic Should Not Change Ban On Contraception and Abortion, Catholic Leaders Say
As the Zika virus continues to spread in Latin America, Catholic leaders are advising women who are against the use of contraceptives or are in support of abortions, despite health officials in certain countries warning females not to get pregnant due to the increased risk of birth defects.
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'Supernatural' Season 11 Spoilers: Sam and Castiel Play Games As Dean Goes Back In Time for Special Episode
Following a series of episodes that involved monster hunting, the upcoming episode of ‘Supernatural’ season 11 will turn the spotlight on one of the most crucial issues at hand, which is to seek ways to triumph over the Darkness aka Amara.
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Jennifer Lawrence Donates $2M to Kentucky Hospital, Mom Karen Says Actress Is 'All About Giving'
After visiting Kosair Children’s Hospital, actress Jennifer Lawrence was recently featured in a clip to raise funds for the creation of a new wing for such institution in her hometown Louisville, Kentucky.
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Silicon Valley Suicides: Austen Heinz, Depression And The Pressures of Running a Startup Business
In May 2015, research health science specialist Adrienne Heinz lost her brother, Austen, after committing suicide following years and years of struggling with depression.
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'Grey’s Anatomy' Season 12 Spoilers: Elllen Pompeo Discusses Meredith Grey’s Attack, Dating and Therapy In Midseason Return
After the shocking attack on ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ fans are concerned that the Meredith Grey will continue to come across tragedies, some of which are outright unbelievable. Despite the unfortunate incident, Ellen Pompeo recently opened up about her character’s storyline and why she remains open to doing scenes that could discourage fans from following the series.
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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.
