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Adam Silver Bans Donald Sterling for Life from NBA, Moves to Eject Him from Clippers' Ownership
Donald Sterling is banned from NBA for his entire lifetime. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced this judgment on long-time Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling, who was caught making a series of racist comments against Black people.
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Obama Marks Canonization of Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II
President Barack Obama issued Monday morning a statement on the Canonization of Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II
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Shoe Thrown at Hillary Clinton During Speech in Las Vegas (Video)
A shoe was thrown Thursday at Hillary Clinton as she delivered a keynote speech at a conference hosted by Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries.
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Celebration of Gospel 2014 Live Stream: Watch Online BET Full Show Free (Video)
The 14th BET Celebration of Gospel show will air tonight. While Steven Harvey had hosted the show, Academy-Award nominated actress Taraji P. Henson was tapped this year to host the much anticipated Christian concert of the year for Black Americans and those who love Gospel music.
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Homeless Man Walks Onto a Music Video, Unleashes Unexpected Talent Without Missing a Beat (Video)
Christian musician Carlos Whittaker was in Atlanta shooting a music video for his song "God of Second Chances," and a homeless man walked onto the set in the middle of filming and knelt in front of Whittaker and started crying as he listen to the song.
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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.