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Hong Kong Protesters Demonstrate Against Public Consultation on Same-Sex Legislation
This past Sunday, hundreds of thousands of French demonstrated in front of the Eifel Tower in Paris against President Francois Hollande’s proposal to allow same-sex marriage. That same day, tens of thousands of Christians in Hong Kong protested at the Tamar government headquarters park against a public consultation on same-sex marriage laws.
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Rick Warren: Eight Questions to Ask for Achieving Great Innovation Results
How can an organization, NGO, or a one-man band achieve great innovative results? In an article published in Outreach magazine, Saddleback Church senior pastor Rick Warren suggested that great innovations come from great questions, for without right questions, you won’t get the right answers, without right answers, you won’t build the right strategy, and without the right strategy, you will never get the results that one hopes for.
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Christian Artists Present Free Concert in Newtown as Tribute to Sandy Hook Victims
Since the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre took place, a month has passed and the nation’s attention seemed to have drifted to other matters of importance; however, Christian leaders and artists are hosting a free concert Tuesday evening for the survivors in Newtown, Conn.
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Pakistan Supreme Court Orders Arrest of Prime Minister Over Corruption Charges
The Supreme Court of Pakistan, which has clashed repeatedly with Pakistan’s political leaders in recent year, ordered the arrest of the country’s Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf and a number of officials over allegations of illegal payments for electricity generating projects when Ashraf was minister for water and power.
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''Les Miserables'' Film Reviews: A Powerful Depiction of the Gospel
Christian authors and commentators are urging people to watch the movie version of "Les Miserables", which is adapted from the Broadway production that began in 1987 and won eight Tony Awards, including best new musical. While the movie has received a total of eight Academy Award nominations, including best picture, it portrays a powerful depiction of the gospel.
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Qatar Evangelical Alliance breaks ground on worship center, witnessing Christ in a Muslim nation
A worship center for evangelical churches has commenced construction in Qatar, marking a significant spiritual milestone in the history of evangelicals in the country.
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Hong Kong's deadliest fire in a Century: churches mobilize and pray to support the community
On 26 November, a severe level‑five fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Early reports said at least 13 people died and 23 were injured. Local churches mobilize to support the community and pray.
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Faith and freedom: USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler shares insights on China’s religious landscape
As China continues to update its religious regulations, changes in the country’s faith environment and space for religious practice have drawn increased global attention. In this interview, USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler responds to questions about religious policy, human rights, and faith, offering her perspectives on China’s current situation and sharing words of support and encouragement for Christians facing challenges.
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U.S. Congressional hearing highlights religious freedom challenges facing Chinese Christians and other faith communities
A recent U.S. congressional hearing cast a spotlight on religious freedom conditions in China, with witnesses sharing firsthand accounts of pressure faced by Christian, Muslim, and Tibetan Buddhist communities.
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Christians gather in Hong Kong to pray for victims of Tai Po Hong Fu Court fire
More than 1,000 Christians gathered in Hong Kong on Dec. 5 for a united prayer service commemorating the victims of the five-alarm fire that devastated Hong Fu Court in Tai Po on Nov. 26, destroying thousands of homes and killing 159 people.
