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California's Faith-Based Universities Express Concern Regarding Potential Anti-Discrimination State Bill
A California anti-discrimination bill that is currently awaiting a vote by the California state Assembly is raising concerns from Christian institutions which say that the bill would restrict their ability to operate according to their religious beliefs. 
World Vision Branch Manager Accused of Channeling Millions in Funds to Terror Group Hamas
World Vision's Gaza branch manager Mohammed el-Halabi was accused by Israeli officials on Thursday of giving millions of dollars from World Vision's funds to the extremist group Hamas. According to Israeli officials, Halabi admitted during interrogations that he had been a member of Hamas since his … 
'Joshua Generation' Multi-Church Youth Retreat Points Teens to 'Real Love' in Christ
The annual Joshua Generation summer retreat for youth took place once again this year from August 1 to 4 at Taylor University in Upland, IN, under the theme, ‘Real Love.’ This year, over 700 students from 86 different churches gathered at the retreat, who were under the care of 97 counselors and… 
Americans Prefer to Talk About Politics More than About God, Says LifeWay Study
Americans are more comfortable talking about politics than about God, according to a new survey by LifeWay Research. 
'Pastors Can Help Prevent Domestic Violence, Too'
Pastors are more likely than not to encounter a domestic violence situation happening within the homes of their congregants. But are they prepared to handle the situation wisely? A non-profit in Los Angeles will be providing a sponsored training program this fall to equip pastors and seminarians wit… 
Interfaith Prayer Forum for Asian American Community to Take Place Ahead of Presidential Town Hall
An interfaith prayer forum for the Asian American community will be taking place in Las Vegas on the morning of the Asian Pacific Islander (API) Presidential Town Hall on August 12. 
Rev. David Oh Inaugurated as Chairman of the Board of Directors for Christianity Daily
Reverend David B. Oh, the senior pastor of Southern California Bethel Church in Buena Park, was inaugurated as this newspaper's first chairman of the board of directors. 
Community Organizers Advocate for Community Center in Koreatown
A number of Los Angeles-based non-profit organizations along with members of the community gathered on Tuesday, August 2 to advocate for a community center to be included in the layout of a commercial building in Koreatown. 
New Zika Virus Cases Reported from Florida
Health officials in Florida reported 10 more Zika virus cases, increasing the number of infected people in the sunshine state to 14. 
Immigration Reform Advocates and Government Officials Encourage Asian Community to Seek Relief in DACA
On Thursday, July 28, advocates of immigration reform and White House officials gathered to discuss the significance of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) for the Asian American Pacific Islander community and to hear personal testimonies from individual DACA recipients. 
Pakistan: School Textbooks Promoting Intolerance of Non-Muslims, Says Study
A new study by a Pakistan-based NGO said that textbooks in Pakistan have material that promotes hostility towards non-Muslims religions. 
Over One Year After He Was Stabbed by a Stranger, One Campus Ministry Staff Continues Sharing the Gospel
Over a year after an accident that almost took the life of Eugene Choi, a video in which Choi shares his testimony of the ways he has been encountering God throughout the recovery process has been touching the hearts of many people. 
South Sudan: Gun Battle Between Government and Rebel Forces Disrupt Anglican Youth Festival
An Anglican youth festival in South Sudan’s capital Juba was coming to an end when it became a battleground for soldiers and rebels who shot at each other from different corners of a ground at Munuki suburb. 
Syria and Russia Announces Four Humanitarian Corridors in Rebel-Held Aleppo to Enable Civilians to Leave City and Distribute Aid
Syria and Russia have announced four more humanitarian corridors into the rebel-controlled city of Aleppo. 
Canada: Trinity Western University Cannot Be Refused Accreditation for Views on Marriage and Sexuality, Says Nova Scotia Court
A Canadian court dismissed an appeal by Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society to ban a Christian university to get accreditation because of its stand on marriage and homosexuality.









