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Christians Should Stand with Homosexuals Against Radical Islamists, Say Benham Brothers
Christian entrepreneurs and twins, Jason and David Benham, said in a video posted on Facebook Sunday, "now is our time to step up in Christian love and stand in the gap" between the gay community and "Radical Islamists who are targeting them." The Benhams were commenting about their beliefs after the shooting massacre at the Pulse gay nightclub in Orlando, Fla., Saturday evening.

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Christian Human Rights' Activist Jailed in Turkey, Charged With Terrorist Collaboration
Assyrian human rights activist Sawo Oshana Ide reportedly has been in a Turkey prison since Feb. 18, accused of "being a member of an armed (yet unnamed) organization," states Gatestone Institute representatives. He was placed in three prisons in the first 45 days until his first trial took place. His second trial will be held June 16.

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Christian Right-Wingers Blamed By LGBTQ Activists for Orlando Shooting Massacre
Some gay-rights' activists are expressing concerns and angst on social media about those associated as Christian Conservatives actually causing or contributing to Sunday's shooting massacre at a gay nightclub, Pulse, in Orlando, Fla., during which 50 people died, including the gunman, and 53 more were injured.

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Patrick Fugit, 'Outcast' and 'Saved!' Actor, Grew Up With Religion All Around
Actor Patrick Fugit admits although he grew up with religion intensely around him within a predominantly Mormon neighborhood in Salt Lake City, Utah, he is not Mormon and has provided a different perspective to the characters he's portrayed in the religious-associated movie "Saved!" and the new Cinemax series "Outcast."

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Christina Grimmie, Former 'The Voice' and 'In Christ Alone' Singer, Shot Dead After Concert
Christian and pop musician Christina Grimmie, a former competitor on "The Voice," was shot after a man approached her with two guns as she signed autographs after an Orlando, Fla., concert Friday night, police said. The 22-year-old singer died early Saturday morning. The suspect fatally shot himself as well, after Grimmie's brother tackled him, according to authorities.

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The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) concluded its 14th General Assembly
The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) concluded its 14th General Assembly on October 31, 2025, in Seoul, South Korea, with 850 delegates from 124 countries.

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Rick Warren challenges pastors at WEA assembly: preach, teach, and heal like Jesus
On the opening night of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) General Assembly, Rick Warren issued a heartfelt challenge to church leaders around the world: “Don’t just preach the message of Jesus; learn His model—share the gospel with the poor, the sick, and the broken as He did; pray as He prayed; and build the church as He built it.”

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[Exclusive Interview] Evangelist Stephen Tong exhorts the Chinese church to return to the foundations of reformed faith
During the 14th World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) General Assembly, Pastor Stephen Tong, the founder of the Reformed Evangelical Church of Indonesia, spoke with Gospel Herald (GH), offering earnest counsel to the Chinese church.
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Chinese evangelist Stephen Tong urgently calls on pastors to repent and become holy vessels
“You must repent and become holy servants of God.” On the stage of the14th General Assembly of World Evangelical Alliance (October 27-31), renowned Chinese evangelist Pastor Stephen Tong loudly urged the delegates, delivering the shortest sermon of his preaching career.

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River of Life Foundation Thanksgiving Fair: beyond the church walls—Chinese Christians serve the community with love
The River of Life Foundation will host its 2025 Annual Thanksgiving Fair and Luncheon on Saturday, November 15, at the River of Life Christian Church campus in Santa Clara.
