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.
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty: Biblical Emphasis on Caring for the Vulnerable and for Social Justice
The United Nations' International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is celebrated on October 17 every year to raise global awareness of the issue of poverty, a timeless issue the Bible also repeatedly discusses in numerous passages and laws regarding care for the disadvantaged and social justice.
California Passes Bill to Ban Voter ID Checks, Strong Opposition from Chinese Pastor
Recently, California's SB 1174 has generated a great deal of attention and controversy. The bill, which prohibits election officials from requiring voters to show identification during voter registration and at the polls, aims to increase voter convenience and raise turnout rates. However, the measure has also sparked a lot of opposition.
Rev. Boli Zhang: Christians Are Finding Excuses to “Leave America to God”
In his church sharing, Rev. Boli Zhang emphasized the responsibility of Christians in politics, especially the right to vote during elections. The pastor mentioned that often the excuse for Christians not voting is to 'leave America to God', believing that God will be in power and therefore there is no need to participate in voting.
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Chinese Pastor, Rev. Boli Zhang Talks Shockingly Low Christian Voter Turnouts in the U.S.
Renowned Chinese pastor Rev. Boli Zhang recently called on Christians to pay attention to the 2024 election on his personal YouTube platform, citing current data that states shockingly low Christian voter turnout rates. He suggested that Christians have failed to fulfill their family, social, and political responsibilities.
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Bread of Life Christian Church Pastor Calls Congregation to ‘Factory Reset, Men & Women are Drastically Different’
Recently, the pastor of Bread of Life Christian Church (真道灵粮堂) in Los Angeles called on the congregation to restore the “factory settings”, emphasizing the uniqueness of men and women. In the message, Pastor Cathy Chang pointed out there are “factory settings” God designed when He created man and woman. God created man and woman in His own image, she says and called the people to see through the enemy’s lies. Christians ought to restore their true identity and embrace the Heavenly Father’s love.
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Testimony of a Formerly Gay Christian: How I Got Out of My Stuggles & Received New Life (Part 1)
This here is Brother Hua, he was born in Hong Kong and is currently residing in California with a successful career in finance. He and his beautiful wife have built a warm and loving family with three kids, now eight, six, and three years old respectively. Fifteen years ago, Hua finally came out of his struggle with homosexuality, and soon after he met his now-wife. Remembering past pains and triumphs, Hua choked up several times as he shared his life’s journey with a reporter from The Gospel He
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The Christian Perspective on Friday the 13th: Superstition vs. Sovereignty
Happy Friday everyone! But uh oh, it is also September 13th... Friday the 13th is a day that, for many, evokes a sense of superstition and unease. Rooted in folklore and popular culture, this day has become synonymous with bad luck, with countless movies, books, and stories reinforcing its reputation. But for Christians, how should we view Friday the 13th? Should we be concerned about the supposed bad luck it brings, or is there a deeper, biblical truth that offers a counter-narrative to this fe
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How the Church Can Be the Mainstay of Society Admist the LGBTQ Inrush
In today's society, LGBTQ issues are hitting the church like a hurricane. How can the church be a mainstay of society amidst this spiritual battle? This is a question that requires in-depth thinking and action. Dr. Jane Yang (杨符济珍) points out in her sharing that churches must pay attention to the LGBTQ community and develop ministries to contain them. If they are not cared for and nurtured in the church, then these people will turn to a society that is more than eager to indoctrinate them with s
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Dr. Jane Yang: The LGBTQ Flood is Breaking Church Walls
Head of the Gender and Relational Ministry of Family Keepers International, Dr. Jane Yang (杨符济珍) recently shared in a lecture about the impact of the LGBTQ movement on the church. With recent statistics and data, her lecture raised church awareness and concern over the issue.
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Close Run on Trump vs Harris Presidential Debate, Chinese Pastor: Won’t Affect the Votes
On the evening of September 10, former president Donal Trump and current vice president Kamala Harris had their first presidential debate in Philadelphia. The debate covered several topics including economy, immigration, international affairs, and women’s rights. Both sides’ performances in the debate were highly scrutinized, and the supporters of each side had different things to say about their performances.
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Rev. Boli Zhang: Why Are Chinese Pastors Afraid to Take a Stand During Election?
In the most recent video on his YouTube channel, Rev. Boli brought up a sensitive topic related to the U.S. election: Why are Chinese pastors afraid to take a stand in the election?
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Bible Verses About Homosexuality: Why It Is Not Right
The Bible provides clear guidance on various aspects of human life, including sexuality. When it comes to the topic of homosexuality, the Scriptures consistently present it as contrary to God's design for human relationships.
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Rev. Zhang Boli: California AB1955 Bill Violates Biblical and Family Rights--Christians Must Resist
"California's AB1955 bill is a satanic bill," Pastor Zhang Bo-li recently stated. "This bill violates the Bible and family rights."
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China's National Security Law Enacted in Hong Kong, Overriding 'One Country, Two Systems'
China's President Xi Jinping has signed into law a controversial national security legislation for Hong Kong on Monday, according to Xinhua News Agency. The law was passed without consultation and oversight by Hong Kong's Legislative Council, overriding the principle of 'one country, two systems' in the Basic Law.
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Tens of Thousands HK Christians Gathered Online for Tiananmen Prayer Vigil
Tens of thousands of Christians in Hong Kong gathered online and offline at various locations to commemorate the 31st anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre with prayer and worship.
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Richard Dawkins Says 'Atheism for Children' Book Will Help Arm Kids Against Religious 'Indoctrination'
Famed atheist Richard Dawkins said he plans to write a book titled "Atheism for Children" in efforts to arm the younger generation "against indoctrination by schools, grandparents and religious books."
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Peace Talks Between North and South Korea Ignite Hope for Rapid Revival in Churches
The recent peace talks between North and South Korea trigger both countries' hope for peace on the Korean Peninsula. However, does it also bring peace to 300,000 Christians who live in North Korea?Open Doors is an international organization that regularly pays attention to human rights and religious freedom. The organization has posed questions about whether peace talks, between North and South Korea, imply it is optimistic that North Korea will have more academic and religious freedom.