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San Francisco 49ers Trade Rumors: Colin Kaepernick Defends Pro-Fidel Castro Statement
On November 25, hours before news of Fidel Castro's death broke out, San Francisco 49ers Colin Kaepernick appeared in an NFL press conference wearing a t-shirt that featured Malcolm X and the former dictator of Cuba. Since then, Kapernick has been labeled as a supporter of one of history's most notorious oppressors.
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Cleveland Browns Trade Rumors: Can Robert Griffin III Save the Team from the Painful 0-12 Record?
The Cleveland Browns are currently on their bye week after coming from a 12-game losing streak, which is now taking a huge toll on head coach Hue Jackson. It seems the Browns' only chance of winning at least one game this season is by bringing back quarterback Robert Griffin III.
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Conor McGregor Next Fight: McGregor in the WWE? Fighter’s Agent Says It’s Possible
Although current UFC Lightweight Champion Conor McGregor has consistently bashed the WWE universe, there's a chance that his next fight might be inside a professional wrestling ring. According to his agent, there's a possibility that McGregor will appear in a WWE match soon.
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Cleveland Cavaliers Trade Rumors: Champs to Acquire Deron Williams, D.J. Augustin as Kyrie Irving’s Backup
Since the start of the NBA regular season, it has been rumored that the Cleveland Cavaliers are on the lookout to trading for a point guard who will serve as Kyrie Irving's backup. Currently, some of the trade options that the Cavs are reportedly looking at include Deron Williams of the Dallas Mavericks and D.J. Augustin of the Orlando Magic.
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San Francisco Trade Rumors: Colin Kaepernick Defends His Protests Amidst Falling NFL Ratings
Since the preseason, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick has been the center of controversies primarily due to his protests during games. While some, including President-elect Donald Trump, have blamed the quarterback's actions for the decline in the NFL's ratings, Kaepernick maintains that what he's doing is bigger than what's happening in the league.
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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.
