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Faith Under Fire: VP Vance Vows to Defend Religious Freedom at IRF Summit
Vice President J.D. Vance reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to religious liberty in a keynote speech at the International Religious Freedom (IRF) Summit on Wednesday. Addressing faith leaders, government officials, and human rights advocates, Vance emphasized the historical roots of religious freedom, the role of faith in American society, and the administration’s renewed efforts to protect believers from persecution worldwide.
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Egypt Frees Christian Convert Jailed for Three Years Over Social Media Post
After spending three years behind bars for a Facebook post about leaving Islam, Egyptian Christian convert Abdulbaqi Saeed Abdo has been released—but his legal troubles are far from over.
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Faith Reflected in Dedication? The Christian Perspective in Netflix’s 'The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call' -Park Wook-Joo Column-
Netflix’s original drama, released on January 24, is a media-mix adaptation of the web novel and webtoon of the same name. The series follows the story of an outstandingly skilled and morally upright surgeon, Baek Kang-hyuk (played by Ju Ji-hoon), in an epic medical drama.
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Tragic Mid-Air Collision Near Washington D.C. Claims 67 Lives; Faith Leaders Offer Prayers and Comfort
A devastating mid-air collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and a U.S. Army helicopter near Washington, D.C., on the night of January 29 has claimed the lives of all 67 people on board both aircraft. In response to this tragedy, Christian leaders have expressed their condolences and offered prayers for the victims and their families.
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Trump Signs Laken Riley Act – Stricter Immigration Enforcement.. 'Impact on Christians?'
The United States Congress has passed the Laken Riley Act, a bill aimed at strengthening law enforcement measures against undocumented immigrants involved in criminal activities. Former President Donald Trump has officially signed the bill, reinforcing the federal government’s authority to detain and deport undocumented individuals with criminal records. The bill was introduced following the tragic murder of college student Laken Riley in Georgia, a case that has fueled national debates over imm
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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.
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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.
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5 times fire was used in the Bible as judgment: Reflecting on the LA wildfires
The recent wildfire in Los Angeles has prompted Pastor David Zhai (翟大衞) to reflect deeply on five significant instances of fire in the Bible. Pastor Zhai, a frequent speaker and preacher at churches in the Vancouver area, often interprets current events and news from a biblical and faith-based perspective.
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Franklin Graham defends Pres. Trump not swearing on the Bible: 'It wasn't intentional.'
In an exclusive interview with Premier, Rev. Franklin Graham shared his reflections on President Donald Trump’s second inauguration, addressing the unexpected moment when Trump did not place his hand on a Bible while taking the oath of office. According to Graham, the incident was not deliberate.
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Global Christian Relief releases first ever world persecution report 'The Red List'
Global Christian Relief (GCR) has published its first-ever persecution report, highlighting the five countries where Christians face the most severe persecution across five critical categories. Released on January 7, the 2025 GCR Red List is described as the first quantifiable, verifiable index covering incidents from 2022 to 2024. The report tracks violence in five key areas: killings, attacks on buildings, arrests, displacement, and kidnappings/assaults.