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Pastors, Faith Leaders Weigh In On Joel Osteen Lakewood Church Response to Hurricane Harvey
August 31, 2017: As criticism continues to swirl around Lakewood Church Pastor Joel Osteen for not immediately opening church doors to Hurricane Harvey evacuees, several other faith leaders have shared their thoughts on the controversy.
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Devout Muslim Man Embraces Christianity After Dreaming of 'Man in White' Who Told Him 'Follow Me'
August 31, 2017: A former Muslim has shared how he embraced Christianity - losing his status, income, friends and family - after Jesus appeared to him in a dream and said, "Follow me."
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Joey + Rory Star Rory Feek Shares Adorable Photos of Daughter Indiana Soaking Up the Summer (Pics)
August 31, 2017: Joey + Rory singer Rory Feek has shared a series of adorable photos of his daughter, Indiana, soaking up the last days of summer on the family's Tennessee farm.
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Joel Osteen Slams Reports Claiming Lakewood Church Refused to Open Doors to Hurricane Harvey Evacuees
August 30, 2017: Lakewood Church Pastor Joel Osteen has responded after coming under fire from the media for allegedly refusing to open church doors to Hurricane Harvey evacuees and called such reports "false narrative."
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Twitter Responds to ‘Nashville Statement’ on Human Sexuality Signed by Evangelical Leaders
August 30, 2017: A group of over 150 evangelical leaders sparked controversy on Twitter after releasing "the Nashville Statement" reiterating the belief that marriage is between a man and a woman and that approval of "homosexual immorality" is sinful.
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Qatar Evangelical Alliance breaks ground on worship center, witnessing Christ in a Muslim nation
A worship center for evangelical churches has commenced construction in Qatar, marking a significant spiritual milestone in the history of evangelicals in the country.
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Hong Kong's deadliest fire in a Century: churches mobilize and pray to support the community
On 26 November, a severe level‑five fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Early reports said at least 13 people died and 23 were injured. Local churches mobilize to support the community and pray.
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Faith and freedom: USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler shares insights on China’s religious landscape
As China continues to update its religious regulations, changes in the country’s faith environment and space for religious practice have drawn increased global attention. In this interview, USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler responds to questions about religious policy, human rights, and faith, offering her perspectives on China’s current situation and sharing words of support and encouragement for Christians facing challenges.
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Christians gather in Hong Kong to pray for victims of Tai Po Hong Fu Court fire
More than 1,000 Christians gathered in Hong Kong on Dec. 5 for a united prayer service commemorating the victims of the five-alarm fire that devastated Hong Fu Court in Tai Po on Nov. 26, destroying thousands of homes and killing 159 people.
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U.S. Congressional hearing highlights religious freedom challenges facing Chinese Christians and other faith communities
A recent U.S. congressional hearing cast a spotlight on religious freedom conditions in China, with witnesses sharing firsthand accounts of pressure faced by Christian, Muslim, and Tibetan Buddhist communities.
