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ISIS' Overtaking of Palmyra Marks 'Fall of a Civilization' as Fears Mount for Region's Historic Ruins, Statues
Experts have warned that the Islamic State's swift overtaking of the city of Palmyra, Syria marks the "the fall of a civilization", as the militant group is known for its brutal destruction of historic artifacts and structures.
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Rifqa Bary, Who Converted From Islam to Christianity, Shares Her Miraculous Journey: 'The Love Of God Overwhelmed Me'
Rifqa Bary, the Ohio woman who made national headlines in 2009 when she ran away from her Muslim family after secretly converting to Christianity, recently opened up about her radical conversion, explaining that she left Islam after experiencing the love of God "in such a way where I had to give myself and I couldn't hold back and I had to leave."
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#ToyLikeMe: Toy-Making Company Makies to Sell 'Beautiful' Dolls with Disabilities, Birthmarks
A British toy-making company Makies has started producing dolls that have walking aids, hearing aids and birthmarks, promoting the idea that it's important for children to see their disabilities reflected as normal and beautiful.
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China's President Xi Says 'Religions Must Be Free of Foreign Influence' as Province Drafts Regulations on Church Crosses
China's president warned Wednesday that religions must be independent from foreign influence as Beijing seeks alternate measures to to control Christianity and its rapid growth within the country.
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Chinese Woman Ordered to Undergo Late-Term Abortion Permitted to Keep Child Following Public Outrage
A pregnant woman from China who was ordered to have a late-term abortion after she moved to an area with different rules on the one-child policy has been told she can keep the baby amid public outrage.
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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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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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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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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.