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Ja Rule Finds Pastor Mase's Sexually Explicit Lyrics 'Confusing,' Discusses Christian Faith at Hillsong NYC Church
Rapper Ja Rule recently discussed how he came to Christ at Hillsong NYC church despite being turned off to religion after his upbringing as a Jehovah's Witness. The rapper also revealed he is "still learning" how to incorporate his faith into his music while producing secular albums.

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Muslims Highly Approve of Obama, Mormons Lowest, According to New Poll
According to a recent Gallup poll, Muslim Americans approve of President Obama's leadership more than any other religious group by a whopping 72%. Throughout his presidency, Obama has vocally supported the Muslim religion--even promoting the building of a mosque near the site of the 9/11 attacks.

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Australian Judge Calls Incest, Rape Acceptable, Religious Leaders Express Outrage: 'God Will Not Be Mocked'
A judge in Australia recently compared incest and pedophilia to homosexuality, saying it will soon no longer be considered "taboo" like it was several years ago. In response, a religious leader says "God will not be mocked" by promotion of "sexual perversion."

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China Denounces Latest Apple iPhone and iOS 7 as 'National Security Threat'
The state-run China Central Television has said that Apple's latest version of the iPhone is a threat to national security because of the smartphone's ability to track and time-stamp user locations.

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'Angels' Protected Me,' Says 15 Year Old Cassidy Stay Who Survived Texas Shooting that Killed Her Family
After surviving a shooting rampage that killed her family, 15 year old Cassidy Stay says angels protected her from further harm. Speaking at a memorial service,Stay said she is confident that her family members are in a better place, and that she will see them again someday.

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Reflections on attending the 2025 International Gospel Conference
Over 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).

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[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.
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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.”

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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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Corey Jackson Urges on Capitol Hill: Care for the Hearts and Souls of the Chinese People
Western society often views China primarily through the lenses of geopolitics and economics, but as a pastor and evangelical Presbyterian, Rev. Corey Jackson is most concerned with the hearts, minds, and souls of people—not only in the United States, but also in China.
