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Syrian Children Dressed as ISIS Hostages, Placed in Cage in Protest of President Assad Regime
Anti-government activists in Syria have dressed young children up as Isis hostages and put them in a cage next to a flaming torch in protest of President Assad's actions and to draw the West's attention to the plight of Syrian children.
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Ash Wednesday 2015: Meaning of Lent, Traditions of Fasting, and History
Ash Wednesday will be celebrated on February 18, 2015, and is a time for Christians to reflect on the humility and atonement of Christ.
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ISIS Militants Cut Off Hands of Women, Flog Men for Using Cell Phones in Mosul
Islamic State militants have carried out harsh punishments against those accused of breaking Sharia Law, most recently cutting the hands off of women and flogging several men for using cell phones.
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'Old Fashioned' Love Story Earns Rave Reviews, Massive Box Office In Success Opening Weekend
"Old Fashioned," which opened Valentine's Day weekend, has garnered rave reviews from critics and earned box office success despite competing with the sex-and-bondage film, "Fifty Shades of Grey."
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Tyler Perry Holds 'Gospel' Christening for His Son With Oprah Winfrey, Yolanda Adams at His Private Backyard Church
Tyler Perry's three month old son, Aman, was christened in the media mogul's backyard church on Sunday in an elaborate event attended by numerous celebrities.
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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.