Story

A story is a narrative, or account, of events that happened in the past or that are being related by a narrator. Stories can be fictional or based on real events, and they can take many different forms, including written stories, oral stories, and visual stories (such as comics or movies). Stories can be used to entertain, educate, or inspire, and they are an important part of many cultures and traditions. Some common elements of a story include characters, setting, plot, and conflict.

Exposing the evils of human trafficking
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Exposing the evils of human trafficking

“Sound of Freedom” is still going strong despite the efforts of the left to kill it. In just three weeks the action-thriller, about a real-life American hero who went to Colombia to rescue one child from child sex traffickers and ended up rescuing 120 children, has racked up more than $100 million in ticket sales….

‘Sound of Freedom’ film is a good conversation starter, but there is more to say
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‘Sound of Freedom’ film is a good conversation starter, but there is more to say

Earlier this month, the movie Sound of Freedom was released and brought human trafficking to the forefront of many viewers’ minds. As an organization deeply committed to meeting the needs of survivors, Mosaic Family Services is glad to see that this movie has grown attention and sparked concern for human trafficking, but it’s important we…

FIRST-PERSON: ‘Sound of Freedom’ ignites passion to end human trafficking
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FIRST-PERSON: ‘Sound of Freedom’ ignites passion to end human trafficking

Something’s brewing. I don’t know exactly what it is, but God is at work. I have a part to play in ending injustice. That’s how I felt after watching the new movie “Sound of Freedom.” It’s the story of a Homeland Security agent who risks his own life to rescue children from the devastating cycle…

Can We All Agree that Child Trafficking is Wrong and Evil?
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Can We All Agree that Child Trafficking is Wrong and Evil?

You would think that amidst countless disagreements between the Left and the Right, one vital area might see agreement: the welfare of children. You also would think that both sides would concur that luring children, grabbing them off the street, or snatching them at the border by those who sell them into sexual slavery, is…

Film ‘Sound of Freedom’ surprises many by grossing $100M despite criticism
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Film ‘Sound of Freedom’ surprises many by grossing $100M despite criticism

(WSAW) – The film ‘Sound of Freedom’ is a true story based on the workings of Operation Underground Railroad founder Tim Ballard, highlighting the realities of the child sex-trafficking trade. The movie was released on July 4 and stars actor Jim Caviezel, who portrayed Jesus in “The Passion of the Christ,” and is receiving both…

How Should Christians Respond to ‘Sound of Freedom’?
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How Should Christians Respond to ‘Sound of Freedom’?

A story centered upon the gritty world of child sex trafficking is among the highest profile films this summer — coming in second in Box Office returns this week. Sound of Freedom stars Jim Caviezel—best known for his role in Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ. Based on a true story, Sound of Freedom follows U.S. Department of Homeland Security…

Human trafficking by the numbers: New reports estimate millions of daily victims
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Human trafficking by the numbers: New reports estimate millions of daily victims

Trafficking and exploitation: how countries rank The Global Slavery Index, which includes forced marriage, ranks North Korea the worst: More than 1 in 10 people are estimated to be in conditions of modern slavery. In Eritrea, about 9 in 100 people are estimated to be modern slaves. About 3 in 100 people in Mauritania are…

Government, Civil Society & Scientology Combating Human Trafficking in South Africa: Some Challenges and Efforts in 2023
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Government, Civil Society & Scientology Combating Human Trafficking in South Africa: Some Challenges and Efforts in 2023

Glory Matipile is featured in an episode of Voices for Humanity on the Scientology Network. Scientology and its members are more and more involved in fighting human trafficking in different ways. Human Righs education and collaborative skills are key. JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA, July 20, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ — Scientology and its members are more and more involved…

Local human trafficking investigators react to popular movie ‘Sound of Freedom’
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Local human trafficking investigators react to popular movie ‘Sound of Freedom’

BOARDMAN, Ohio (WKBN) – Is one of the biggest movies of the summer educating people on the impact of human sex trafficking? Stacey Altiere is with the Trumbull County Health District and is also the director of the Ohio Response Recovery and Interaction Network, which focuses on human trafficking. That’s the subject of “Sound of…