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DOMA, Prop 8 Proponents: Consequences, Opportunities of Supreme Court Gay Marriage Rulings
Upon the release of U.S. Supreme Court’s majority ruling on Proposition 8 and federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), conservative Christian leaders and traditional marriage proponents have expressed deep disappointments; however, they saw that the High Court’s refusal to find a constitutional right to same-sex marriage as a victory and asserted that Prop 8 remains standing as part of California's state law.
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Prop 8 Defendant ADF President Offers Hope to Traditional Marriage Supporters
Under California law, it appears that prop 8 still stands, because there is no appellate court decisions striking it down, which is necessary to void an initiative started in that state. Don’t be confused by all that you may be hearing. Portions of DOMA are down, but the ultimate fate of Prop 8 is unclear.
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Audrie Pott Case: Underage Sexual Assault Followed by Cyberbullying Pervasive Across Country
In the wake of the suicide of Pastor Rick Warren’s son last Friday who suffered from depression, the suicides in the cases of Audrie Pott in Northern California and Rahteah Parsons in Canada have brought the public's attention to sexual assault by adolescents, and the cyberbulling that follows.
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Jay Chou's Girlfriend Quinlivan Inspired by Michelangelo's Christian Sculpture
Quinlivan Hannah, girlfriend of Asia’s king of pop Jay Chou, said that she was deeply inspired by a sculpture depicting Jesus’ mother Mary embracing her son Jesus who was hung on the cross.
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Rick Warren Cries in 'Tears of Joy' Over Supporter's Love Amid Grieving Son's Death
Rick Warren said he has cried "as many tears of joy as grief in the last 48 hours," because of the outpouring words of support and love to him and his wife Kay warren from friends and followers of the Saddleback ministry. The couple grieves for the loss of their 27-year-old son Matthew who killed himself Friday.
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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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Trump Launches White House Faith Office: A Bold Bet on Religion in Government
In a move that underscores his deepening focus on faith in public life, President Donald Trump has announced the creation of the White House Faith Office, a dedicated branch designed to strengthen the role of religious organizations in government affairs.
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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.