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Former Green Bay Packers Safety Darren Sharper Found Guilty for Multiple Rape Charges
Darren Sharper, the former safety for the Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after he was found guilty of multiple rape charges across various states in the country. In total, he was accused of raping a dozen women, nine of which he was found guilty of.
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Oklahoma City Thunder Trade Rumors: Team to Acquire Otto Porter from Washington Wizards?
With Otto Porter of the Washington Wizards bound to become a free agent next year, there will certainly a lot of teams that will benefit in acquiring him. These include the Oklahoma City Thunder, where he could serve as an effective partner for Russell Westbrook.
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Oakland Raiders Injury Update: Quarterback Derek Carr Suffers Dislocated Finger
Derek Carr's brother, former NFL quarterback David Carr, has provided an injury update on the Oakland Raiders lead passer. According to David, Derek suffered two dislocations on his pinkie during the Raiders' match against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.
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Detroit Lions Trade Rumors: Former Cardinals, Giants QB Logan Thomas Signed from Practice Squad
Former Virginia Tech star quarterback Logan Thomas has been signed by the Detroit Lions to their practice squad. But, instead of holding on to his usual quarterback post, he will not be playing tight end for the team.
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Philadelphia Eagles Roster Change: Nelson Agholor Deactivated Due to Mental Issues, Gets Replaced by Paul Turner
Nelson Agholor was not able to join the Philadelphia Eagles' Week 12 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Monday night after he was listed as inactive. Although the wide receiver is physically fit to play, couch Doug Pederson has decided to temporarily sideline Agholor due to his current mental state.
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Olivet University appeals BPPE's license revocation, vows to protect students and faculty interests
Olivet University has officially initiated the appeal process following the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education's (BPPE) decision to revoke its license. The university says it is committed to safeguarding the interests of its students and faculty, who have been directly impacted by this decision.
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‘Wang Mingdao’s Diary’ reproduction highlights complexities of contemporary Chinese Christianity
On December 9, the China Graduate School of Theology (中国神学研究院) hosted a public lecture titled “A Courageous Witness in the Times—Launch of Wang Mingdao (王明道)’s Diary.” The lecture, themed “Faith Patterns in Beijing’s Christian Churches Through the Lens of Wang Mingdao’s Diary,” featured Dr. Ni Buxiao (倪步晓), Associate Director and Assistant Professor at the Christian Faith and Chinese Culture Research Center of Alliance Bible Seminary (建道神学院), as the keynote speaker.
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Floating library ‘Doulos Hope’ arrives in Taiwan; spreading love and hope from a former cruise ship
Doulos Hope, the international floating book fair ship, has returned to Taiwan and is now docked at Kaohsiung Port, open to the public from December 18, 2024, to January 12, 2025. Originally built in 1991 and renovated in 2022, the ship features over 2,000 books on various topics, including faith, science, and art. It is operated by a diverse crew of 140 volunteers from 25 countries, offering services such as education, healthcare, and community outreach. The ship's mission is to spread hope and
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Chinese Online School of Theology publishes annual ministry report: Expanding Chinese theological education through new strategies
In the 2023-2024 academic year, New York-based Chinese Online School of Theology (COST) has seen significant development in expanding its ministry in theological education and mission outreach. They have promoted a series of new events and projects to explore different strategies that expand theological education for Chinese ministers. The following are some highlights from the 2023-2024 annual report:
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Dr. Fenggang Yang: How foreign forces transformed traditional Chinese legal systems
In a recent lecture to Chinese Christians, scholar Dr. Fenggang Yang (杨凤岗) gave an in-depth analysis of the historical evolution and contemporary significance of the modern legal system in Chinese society. He explored the tensions and integrations between traditional law and modern rule of law, highlighting the distinctive characteristics of China’s traditional legal system and emphasizing the role of foreign influences in introducing modern legal practices into Chinese society.
