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Christian Bishop in India to Donate Kidney to Dying Hindu

A 30-year-old Hindu was to die soon from kidney failure, but a glimpse of hope came. Auxiliary Bishop Jacob Muricken of Palai diocese offered to donate one of his kidneys so Sooraj, who is from the Indian state of Kerala, will live for more years
German Pastor Holds Muslim Funeral For a 17-Year-Old ISIS Fighter Inside Church Drawing Public Uproar

A German pastor held a Muslim funeral for a 17-year-old jihadist who fought and died for the Islamic State in Syria inside the Protestant St. Pauli Church in Hamburg, drawing public resentment including some of his colleagues in faith.
Mississippi Gov. Bryant Honored For His Firm Belief in Religious Freedom

Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant received the inaugural Samuel Adams Religious Freedom Award for standing firm in defending religious liberty over business interest, and the lobby by advocacy groups.
Citing Security, Turkey Restricts Christians From Attending Church to Once a Year in Northern Cyprus

Christians in Turkey's controlled territory in northern Cyprus are now allowed to attend church service only once a year on either Christmas or Easter.
Amid Global Debate On Transgender Right, Israel Holds First Transgender Beauty Pageant. Sacrilegious or Legitimate Recognition for Coexistence?

Israel flaunted what advocates thought LGBT discrimination is hideous, successfully hosting its first ever Miss Trans-Israel 2016.

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As the new year begins, many Christians have resolved to take on the project of reading the Bible cover to cover. That's great and all, but if it's your first time, just where do you start?
[Exclusive Interview] A revelation within the brink of life and death — Meg Leung’s mission in Christian art

Meg Leung (梁麗橋), an artist with a lifelong love for watercolor painting, sees her art as more than a means of expressing her inner world; it is a bridge connecting her to God. Her artistic journey has revealed God’s perfect plan and inspired her to communicate the power of faith through her wor
Korean cult leader who raped victims ‘in the name of God’ sentenced to 17 years in prison

Jung Myung-seok (정명석), leader of the Korean religious cult Jesus Morning Star (JMS), also known as Christian Gospel Mission (CGM), has been sentenced to 17 years in prison by South Korea’s Supreme Court.
Transgenderism a fundamental human right? Hong Kong public disagrees, survey finds

A 2024 survey from the Society for Truth and Light (明光社)'s Center for Life and Ethics Research reveals that respondents from various backgrounds prioritize personal safety and fairness when it comes to transgender issues. When laws involve moral judgments, most respondents believe courts should not make the decisions. The study also indicates that religious believers share similar views with non-religious respondents, reflecting that many churches may rarely address gender topics in depth.
Former President Jimmy Carter Honored with State Funeral, Grandchildren Reflect on Sunday School Legacy

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, remembered not only for his leadership but also for his lifelong dedication to teaching Sunday school, was laid to rest on January 9 in a solemn state funeral filled with scripture and heartfelt tributes.