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Texas College Football Player Murdered Transgender Woman He Dated, Say Police
Texas College Steers' football player Carlton Champion Jr., 21, was arrested and charged on Monday with the murder of Tyrone "Ty or Tyra" Lee Underwood, 24, a transgender woman found dead on a Texas street Jan. 26. Police verified Champion and Underwood had been dating within "a sexual relationship."
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Will Gary Johnson, New Libertarian 2016 Presidential Nominee, Get Other Party Votes?
Former Governor of New Mexico Gary Johnson threw his name in the 2016 presidential race as a Libertarian candidate over Memorial Day weekend. Johnson ran in the 2012 presidential race as a Republican candidate before he switched to the Libertarian party. Online sources reference his religious designation as a "non-practicing Lutheran."
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Ben Carson on Independent Presidential Candidacy: 'America Like Cruise Ship to Go Off Niagara Falls'
Former GOP 2016 presidential candidate Ben Carson spoke out Monday during a TV interview voicing he believes everyone involved in politics needs to stop and look at the big picture. "America right now is like a cruise ship that is about to go off of Niagara falls with tremendous carnage and death," he decried.
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Richard Dawkins: Atheist 'Ready to Convert to Religion If Evidence Backs It Up'
Atheist author and evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins recently mentioned in an interview with readers on social networking site Reddit he could be ready to convert to a religion if shown evidence for why he should believe in such an option. However, Dawkins stated no one has been able to do that so far.
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'Finding Nemo' Sequel: 'Finding Dory' Movie May Contain First Lesbian Couple in Disney, Pixar Films
"Finding Dory," as the long-awaited animated sequel to Disney and Pixar's "Finding Nemo" 3-D movie in 2003, may be taking on the major topic of showing the first lesbian couple to appear in a Disney film, based on interpretations of the movie's new trailer. Many reactions to the possibility dotted the Internet during this Memorial Day weekend. The film is scheduled to be released on June 17, 2016.
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Pastor John Piper Offers Insight and Encouragement for First-Time Bible Readers in 2025
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?
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[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
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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.
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Discipleship and Evangelism: Walking the Path of the Great Commission
Like an ever-flowing spring, the gospel refreshes dry, parched lands and needs our unwavering passion and steadfast faith to transform lives and bring renewal. The "flame in our hearts" calls Christians to keep their faith and love for the Lord ablaze, representing the work and power of the Holy Spirit, driving us to proclaim God's glory boldly.
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North America Chinese Evangelical Seminary year-end report highlights significant ministry progress
As the year draws to a close, Rev. James Liu, President of the Chinese Evangelical Seminary North America (CESNA), reflected on the seminary’s remarkable growth and ministry development over the past year. Dedicated to providing theological education to Chinese Christians, CESNA continues to uphold its mission to remain faithful to the gospel and nurture believers. This year’s achievements span academic, ministerial, and outreach endeavors, fostering spiritual growth and advancing missionary wo