Over Half of Surveyed HK Churches Lack Sexual Harassment Prevention Policies, Landmark Study Finds
A Hong Kong Christian Council report reveals that over half of local churches lack sexual harassment policies or awareness of them, while victims delay seeking help by an average of 10 years due to fear, shame, and church cultures that prioritize authority and harmony over accountability.
Rhode Island Probe Identifies 75 Catholic Priests Accused of Abusing Over 300 Minors
A recent report confirms that since 1950, in Rhode Island, where nearly 40% of the population identifies as Catholic, a landmark investigation has revealed 75 Catholic clergy allegedly abused more than 300 minors.
Worship leader Sean Feucht accused of financial, spiritual, and moral misconduct
Sean Feucht, a prominent evangelical worship leader and political activist, is facing a wave of serious accusations involving financial mismanagement, spiritual abuse, and moral misconduct. The claims, raised by former staff members, have surfaced through a recently launched website dedicated to collecting testimonies from those who worked closely with him.
Canadian pastor's family seeks justice after fatal border crash ends without conviction
Nearly six years after Pastor Tom Cheung was killed in a fiery crash near the U.S.-Canada border, his family is speaking out, urging lawmakers to reform the country’s approach to criminal responsibility and mental illness in fatal incidents.
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Is euthanasia an act of medical complicity? Column by Myung-Jin Lee, "A doctor is a healer, not a killer"
A growing debate surrounding physician-assisted suicide (PAS) has raised fundamental ethical questions about the role of doctors in society. Should medical professionals, whose primary duty is to heal and preserve life, be permitted to assist in ending it? While some argue for the right to die with dignity, others warn of the dangerous implications of normalizing euthanasia. The essence of medical ethics is at stake, and the global medical community continues to grapple with this contentious iss
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Reflecting on the Universiti Malaya professor sexual harrassment case: Helping survivors rebuild dignity through counseling and support
The recent sexual harassment case involving a professor at a Malaysian university has drawn widespread public attention. This incident not only exposes deeper issues of power abuse in academia but also compels us to reconsider the profound and lasting impact sexual harassment has on individuals.
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What is true courage and elegance? Reflecting on the meaning of life in light of Chiung Yao's suicide
For Mandarin readers, Qiong Yao is likely a familiar name. On December 4, Qiong Yao shocked many by committing suicide in her home in New Taipei City. Ironically, her farewell letter implored young people not to give up on life easily but to strive to become strong individuals. Here we have someone who ended her own life, advising others not to give up on theirs; someone too fragile to endure her own struggles, yet encouraging others to live with strength.
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Chiung Yao’s death stirs dialogue of meaning of life, suicide, and euthanasia. Chinese pastor declares suicide is not pleasing to God
On December 4, 2024, at 1:22 p.m., Chiung Yao died at the age of 86 at her home in the Danshui District of New Taipei City. According to reports, she committed suicide in her home and was found lifeless by her family. She was pronounced dead by paramedics upon arrival. Renowned Chinese pastor Rev. Boli Zhang publically disapproved of Yao’s method of ending her life, and discussed the greater issue regarding the meaning of life raised by her death: Is suicide or euthanasia acceptable?
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Churches Impacted by Pluralism Scholars: Diverse Yet Discern the Truth
Today’s society promotes diversity and criticizes the thinking in the past. Pluralism also impacts the church greatly. It challenges the sole truth of the church. A scholar points out that we should still discern the truth while being multicultural.
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North Korean Defector Shares How Prison Guards Forced Her to Abort 3 Month-Old Baby Without Medication
A North Korean defector opened up about the atrocities she endured in the isolated country, including how she was forced to have an abortion without medication following her repatriation from China.
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Lesbian to Launch Gay-Friendly Bible App Referring to God in 'Gender Neutral Terms' in Time for Christmas
A lesbian has announced that her new Bible app that refers to God in "neutral terms" in an effort to make the Bible "accessible" to those who feel "marginalized" by Christians is officially launching just in time for Christmas.
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Church of England Leader Justin Welby Has 'No Grasp on Biblical Foundations of Faith,' Says Family Research Council
The head of the conservative group Family Research Council has accused Justin Welby, Britain's archbishop of Canterbury, of having "absolutely no grasp on the biblical foundations of his faith" but "criticizing Americans who do" after the Anglican leader claimed to not understand Christians who support President Donald Trump.
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Pastor Charged With 8 Felonies After Impregnating 14 Y/O Girl Told Wife He Was 'Full of Lust'
A 22-year-old Colorado Springs Pastor charged with eight felonies after impregnating a 14-year-old girl admitted to his wife that his "behavior was wrong" and that he carried out the crime because he was "full of lust."
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Church of Satan Accuses Christians of 'Loving Pedophilia' in Wake of Roy Moore Scandal
The Church of Satan has accused Christians of "loving pedophilia" as several pastors continue to back Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore in the wake of sexual assault allegations.
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Baltimore Ravens' Benjamin Watson Shares Powerful Advice on How Church Can Combat Racism (Video)
Baltimore Ravens tight end Benjamin Watson recently delivered a powerful message on how the Church can combat racism and prejudice and challenged believers to step outside their comfort zones and have "difficult conversations" to address such issues.
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Pregnant Mother Slain in Texas Church Massacre Had Picked Out Name for Unborn Baby, Grieving Husband Reveals
In a heartbreaking Facebook post, a Sunday school teacher who lost his pregnant wife, parents, brother, and three of his children after a gunman opened fire at a church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, revealed that he and his wife had picked a name for their unborn child.
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School District Orders Coaches to Stop Bowing Heads in Prayer
The Coweta County School District issued an edict banning all coaches and other employees from participating in student-initiated or student-led prayer or other forms of worship while acting in their official capacity.
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Delaware Could Let Students Decide Race, Gender Without Parental Consent
The state Department of Education is considering sweeping regulations regarding discrimination that would allow children to determine their gender and their race.