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Hong Kong Christian Artist Vivian Chow: 'It Is More Blessed to Give Than to Receive'
Vivian Wai-Man Chow, Hong Kong-based Chinese Christian pop artist and actress, recently testified in a World Vision Hong Kong video of how every overseas trip to visit and care for the disadvantaged has been a spiritual journey for her.
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Ma Ying-Jeou was Baptized at 8 Years Old, Claims Taiwan President's Friend
Ma Ying-jeou, the President of Taiwan, led a team to the Vatican City to attend the inauguration ceremony of the Franciscan Pope. He frankly admitted his connections with the Catholic Church on his Facebook page, and expressed his pleasant sentiments towards his childhood life at Church in between the lines.
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MIT Research: China's Sina Microblogging Deletes Posts at ''Appalling Rate''
A US survey uncovered the deletion of “appalling data” by China’s Sina microblogging, where 30% of microblogged data were deleted within 30 minutes of posting, which was near Godspeed. This reflected the fear of authorities to the freedom of speech, and their control over speech had been criticized by netizens.
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Hundreds of Korean Missionaries in China Face Deportation by Authorities
In the past few years, the Chinese government has exerted pressure on the foreign missionaries evangelizing in China. According to the Christian Human Rights Organization, there are only some 200 Korean missionaries who remain in China, and who are currently in preparation to leave China under pressure from the local authorities.
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Chinese Pastor Defends Beijing Watchtower Church's Outdoor Services
In recent days, Beijing Watchtower Church held their Sunday service outdoor due to pressures received from the local authorities, which aroused some criticisms on their methods; Rev. Liu Tong Su, who has been keeping a close watch on the house church development in China, wrote an article in response.
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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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Former President Jimmy Carter Honored with State Funeral, Grandchildren Reflect on Sunday School Legacy
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, remembered not only for his leadership but also for his lifelong dedication to teaching Sunday school, was laid to rest on January 9 in a solemn state funeral filled with scripture and heartfelt tributes.
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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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Franklin Graham defends Pres. Trump not swearing on the Bible: 'It wasn't intentional.'
In an exclusive interview with Premier, Rev. Franklin Graham shared his reflections on President Donald Trump’s second inauguration, addressing the unexpected moment when Trump did not place his hand on a Bible while taking the oath of office. According to Graham, the incident was not deliberate.
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Global Christian Relief releases first ever world persecution report 'The Red List'
Global Christian Relief (GCR) has published its first-ever persecution report, highlighting the five countries where Christians face the most severe persecution across five critical categories. Released on January 7, the 2025 GCR Red List is described as the first quantifiable, verifiable index covering incidents from 2022 to 2024. The report tracks violence in five key areas: killings, attacks on buildings, arrests, displacement, and kidnappings/assaults.