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                                Pentagon: ISIS 'Unlike Anything We've Seen,' May Call for Airstrikes In SyriaAmerican's top defense officials recently called ISIS "beyond just a terrorist group," saying that they engage in horrors "beyond anything we have seen." The officials say further military action will need to be taken to effectively defeat the terrorist group.  
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                                Christian Farm Owners Slapped with Fine After Saying No to Lesbian WeddingThe Christian owners of Liberty Ridge Farm in upstate New York were recently fined a large sum of money for refusing to allow a homosexual couple to marry on their property.  
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                                Malaysia, Indonesia Officials Fear ISIS Influence, Infiltration In RegionAuthorities in the Southeast Asia are increasingly concerned that the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria may infiltrate the region, as seven suspected militants loyal to ISIS were recently arrested after plotting a terrorist attack.  
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                                Actor Kirk Cameron: 'Christians Who Are Public Figures Should Be Held to a Higher Standard'Christian actor Kirk Cameron recently stated that believers in in the spotlight should be held to a higher standard, as they have a great deal of influence. He recently directed a faith-based film titled "Mercy Rule," which he hopes will grow families closer to God and to each other.  
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                                Pro-Life Groups Rebukes Richard Dawkins for His 'Deeply-Insulting' Comments on Aborting Babies with Down SyndromePro-life groups and parents have expressed outrage at comments made by Atheist Richard Dawkins asserting that babies diagnosed with Down Syndrome in the womb should be aborted, as it is "immoral" to bring such a child into the world.  
-  Reflections on attending the 2025 International Gospel ConferenceOver the past few days, I had the privilege of traveling to Jakarta for the 2025 International Gospel Conference organized by Stephen Tong Evangelistic Ministries International (STEMI).  
-  [Exclusive] Watoto Asia director Rev. Sunny Cheng: bringing life-changing education from Africa!Watoto—an international Christian child-care ministry—held “Emily: A Life Story” in Hong Kong to promote “Keep a Girl in School” poverty-relief campaign. Following it, Rev. Sunny Cheng, the Asia Regional Director of Watoto, shared about his remarkable journey in ministry with Gospel Herald. ![[Exclusive] Watoto Asia director Rev. Sunny Cheng: bringing life-changing education from Africa!](https://www.gospelherald.com/media/cache/thumbnail/7/23/72332sp_80w_80h_1x_1y.jpg) 
-  Rick Warren challenges pastors at WEA assembly: preach, teach, and heal like JesusOn 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.”  
-  Silicon Valley’s River of Life Christian Church to hold 2025 missions conference: “united in mission, unlimited possibilities”River of Life Christian Church (ROLCC), the largest Chinese church in the United States located in Silicon Valley, will host its 2025 Missions Conference from October 17–19 under the theme “United in Mission, Unlimited Possibilities.”  
-  [Exclusive Interview] Evangelist Stephen Tong exhorts the Chinese church to return to the foundations of reformed faithDuring 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. ![[Exclusive Interview] Evangelist Stephen Tong exhorts the Chinese church to return to the foundations of reformed faith](https://www.gospelherald.com/media/cache/thumbnail/7/23/72340sp_80w_80h_1x_1y.png)