Urania Chae Articles
Wildfire in Santa Barbara Causes Evacuation of about 140 Homes
A wildfire in Santa Barbara grows to 4,000 acres overnight, putting about 140 homes at risk and closing down major freeways according to federal officials. First Presbyterian Church of Orange County Establishes New Vision Center for Church and Community
First Presbyterian Church of Orange County (FPCOC) in Westminster, California, has finished constructing their new education building in their parking lot, and has been able to garner support from the surrounding community. Christian Priest, Wife, and Associate in India Arrested for “Forcible” Conversion of Hindu Men
On May 22nd in Satna district, Pastor A B Anthony of Brethren Assembly, his wife Prabha, and another woman assistant, P Anthony, were taken into custody on charges of allegedly conducting “forced conversions” and hurting religious sentiments. 134 Missing and 64 Dead from Landslide in Sri Lanka
Emergency teams have been searching for a missing 134 people who have been buried in mud after landslides covered three villages in Sri Lanka, but fear that there may not be any survivors. Target Stock Prices Plummet After Nationwide Boycott Over Transgender Bathroom Policy
Despite boycotts and stock prices plummeting up to $5 billion for the company, Target will not be reversing its new policy regarding transgender bathrooms. Jesus Gives Freedom from Darkness, Says Pastor Chris Brown at SOLA Conference 2016
On Friday, April 15, SOLA started off their annual conference for college students at New Life Community Church with a message from guest speaker Pastor Chris Brown about the freedom from the guilt and shame of our past thanks to Jesus. Christian University Student Expelled for Quoting Bible on Homosexuality Loses Reinstatement Appeal
Christian student, Felix Ngole, who was expelled from the University of Sheffield for quoting the Bible on a Facebook post has lost his appeal for reinstatement. Religious Groups and NGO's Work Toward Aiding 32 Million People Facing Hunger in Africa
Churches and non-government organizations (NGO) are working toward humanitarian aid for southern and eastern Africa as over 32 million people are facing hunger and disease from a combination of El Nino and record high temperatures. Donald Trump Claims that Islam Hates the United States in Thursday's GOP Debate
During Thursday night’s presidential debate, Donald Trump claimed that Islam had a “tremendous hatred” of the West and “virtually 100 percent” of mosques are radical. At Least 38 Killed by Suicide Bombing in Iraqi Funeral; ISIS Claims Responsibility
At least 38 people were killed by a suicide bombing on Monday at a funeral northeast of the Iraqi capital, security officials said.