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Bush Calls for Religious Freedom Prior to Visiting China
Bush Will Address Religious Freedom on His Visit to China

This is the third time Bush had visited China. Bush has noted that during this trip religious freedom will be on his meeting agenda.
U.S. State Department Released Annual Religious Freedom Report; China Denounced as Groundless

The U.S. Department of State released its seventh annual International Religious Freedom Report which identifies the status of religious freedom around the world.
Texas, California and Maine Battled on Controversial Rights Issues at the Ballots

Texas approved the marriage amendment on Tuesday. However, proposition for parental notification on abortion in California lost and Maine defeated a proposal to overturn its new gay rights law.
Nations Urge U.S. to Relinquish Internet Control to U.N.

Nations such as China, Brazil, India, Cuba, and the European Union are now pressuring United States to surrender its unilateral control over the Internet.
California Governor Said to Veto Gay Marriage Bill ''For the Will of the People''

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger made an announcement Wednesday that he would veto the gay marriage bill. The statement was issued only one day after the State Assembly had passed the contro
California Assembly to Vote on Marriage this Week

The proposed bill to legalize homosexual marriage that was passed in California State Senate last Thursday will enter the State Assembly for a second vote this week.
Intelligent Design Fuels Debates on Bush Comments

In the past months, the concept of "intelligent design" has seized the public opinions on whether the theory should be introduced into classrooms.
Social Service an Evangelistic Force in Chinatown

Social services have been one of the major evangelistic forces that work not only in San Francisco, but also in many major cities where Chinese immigrants are gathered.
Coalition of Pastors Appeals for Constitutional Amendment in California

The proposed amendment will call for the sole legalization of marriage between one man and one woman, and also the protection against and governmental abolishment of the institution of traditional mar
Luis Palau Apologizes for Statements on Church Registration in China

Evangelist Luis Palau issued a statement earlier this week and expressed apology to some remarks he had made during a press conference in Beijing.
Opening Doors in China - An Interview with Luis Palau

Dr. Palau said he want to show through his trip to the leadership in China that true Christians are not a menace to authority but respects authority and give blessings to the land.
CCM Bookroom Opens in San Francisco Chinatown

On Saturday, Chinese Christian Mission (CCM) opened a new bookroom in Chinatown. An exhibition of hundreds of Christian literature was displayed as the residents of Chinatown flocked to attend its op
Interview: Rev. Shao An Kou, Home of Christ

In his recent trip to Los Angeles, while preaching in a three-day retreat at the Home of Christ LA, our reporter was able to conduct an interview with him and ask his views on faith and some recent ev
Lausanne Releases Documents Addressing Church Issues

The Lausanne Committee for World Evangelization has just released 31 documents that address many of the major issues facing the church in the 21st Century.
Vatican Cardinal Stresses that the Obstacle is a Matter of Religious Freedom

On Wednesday Cardinal Angelo Sadano, the Vatican Secretary of State, revealed to AsiaNews that the main obstacle between Vatican and China is not Taiwan, rather it is a problem of respect for religiou
Beijing Priests Greeted by Pope in Vatican

This is the first time that a pope had greeted members of official church of China at the general audience, an indication of the efforts of both parties in attempt to forge better relations.
Luis Palau Drew 85,000 in FestiMadrid, Will Travel to China

More than 85,000 people were drawn to the Spanish capital Madrid this weekend to attend FestiMadrid, festival led by famous evangelist Luis Palau.
Evangelistic Chinese School Opens Fall Semester

Detroit Evangelistic Chinese School, one of the Chinese Christians schools in US based on teaching youths on Chinese linguistics, opens fall semester this week.
CBCSD Retreat an Unforgettable Experience

The retreat, held in Temecula at Calvary Chapel Bible College, featured guest speaker Dr. Wang Shou Ren and four workshops organized for the different age groups that attended the retreat.
Bay Area Chinese Churches Places Focus on Youths

Among the majority of Chinese churches in San Francisco Bay Areas, the development of youth ministry is a growing priority among the elderly-dominant congregations and place the future of youths as ut
Communications with Teenagers Seminar – ‘Life of Children Belongs to God’

The full-day event was highlighted when Rev. Wally Yao, Ambassador of Chinese Christian Missions, quoted during his lecture, “The life of the child does not belong to the parent, but it belongs to God
Home of Christ in LA Ends "Purpose Driven Life" Retreat

Home of Christ in Los Angeles (HOCLA) from July 4th through 6th held a retreat every night at 7:30pm titled "2005 Rev. Shao An Kuo's Retreat." The theme of the event is based on the book "Purpose Dri
ROLCC Celebrates Tenth Anniversary 'Abide in Love, Advance in Future'

On Sunday, The River of Life Christian Church celebrated its 10th anniversary of establishment. The ceremony proceeded after the “ling leung” conference that was held in the 3 previous days.
ACC "Social Responsibility Seminar" Takes Place this Sunday

On Sunday July 3rd, Arlington Chinese Church will be holding the "Social Responsibility Seminar," highlighted by the passage from Matthew 5:14 - "You are the light of the world. A city on a hill c