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Christian Aid Worker Kayla Mueller, Killed During ISIS Captivity, Reportedly Married off to Extremist Militant
Kayla Mueller, an American aid worker who died while in ISIS captivity, was likely paired with a male ISIS fighter during her captivity, U.S. intelligence and government officials have revealed.
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ISIS Believed to Have Beheaded 21 Coptic Christians in Libya 'To Avenge Muslim Women'
In response what they claim was the persecution of Muslims by the Coptic Christians in Egypt, Islamic State terrorists are believed to have beheaded 21 Egyptian Christians captured in Libya.
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Chinese Government Hides Body of Bishop Who Died after 40 Years in Prison, Sparks Outrage Among Catholic Leaders
Bishop Shi, the underground bishop of Yixian, disappeared in police custody in 2001. In late January news of his death spread. However, Chinese authorities have since denied the reports and refuse to give up the bishop's body.
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Muslim Land Grabbers Threatened Death, Bulldozed Homes of Christian Families, Leaving Them Homeless in Harsh Winter
Seven Christian families in Pakistan are left facing the harsh winter after a group of Muslim land grabbers bulldozed their homes.
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Survivors of Sudan's Horrific Mass Military Rape of 221 Women, Girls In Darfur Recall: 'They Did Whatever They Wanted To Us'
A leading watchdog group, the Human Rights Watch, has recounted in horrific detail the rape of 221 women and girls by Sudanese army troops in the North Darfur town of Tabit.
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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.