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.
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?
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.
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.
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Franklin Graham Responds to Kevin Spacey Scandal: 'Hollywood's Swamp Needs to Be Flushed'
Evangelist Franklin Graham has weighed in on the sexual harassment scandal surrounding actor Kevin Spacey and accused the Clinton and Obama administrations of giving Hollywood a "free pass" and allowing it to "pollute America's youth with moral corruption."
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University Warns Students to Avoid Disney-themed Halloween Costumes
Institutions of higher learning are gearing up to provide counseling to students who might be triggered by an offensive halloween costume.
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Russell Moore Urges Churches to Call White Supremacy 'Devilish,' 'Antithetical to The Gospel'
President of the Southern Baptist Convention's Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, Russell Moore has condemned white supremacy as "devilish" and urged Churches to stand up and "call it what it is."
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Christian Printer Accused of 'Discrimination' After Refusing to Work for Transgender 'Diversity Consultant'
A Christian printer has been accused of discrimination after refusing to produce business cards for a transgender "diversity consultant" because he didn't want to promote a cause that could be used to "marginalize" other believers.
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Franklin Graham: Harvey Weinstein Sexual Harassment Scandal a Sad Reminder 'Our National is in Moral Decline'
Evangelist Franklin Graham has said the sexual harassment allegations brought against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein "sadden" him and are a sobering reminder that "our nation is in the moral decline."
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'Fuller House' Actress Candace Cameron Bure Weighs in On Harvey Weinstein Sexual Harassment Scandal
Christian actress Candace Cameron Bure has weighed in on the controversy surrounding Hollywood film exec Harvey Weinstein as the list of women accusing him of sexual harassment continues to grow.