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Death of Fred Phelps Lightens Christians' Fight Against Abortion, Gay Marriage
An incendiary Kansas cleric who infamously picketed the funerals of military service members and declared a message of God's wrath on the United States has died. Fred Phelps, leader of the small Westboro Baptist Church, was 84.
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Grey's Anatomy Season 10 Episode 16 Recap: April Accused of Being a Gold Digger by Jackson's Mom Catherine (Watch Online Video)
The March 20 episode of Grey's Anatomy begins with Dr. Webber's (James Pickens Jr.) birthday. Bailey (Chandra Wilson) then finds a patient who has a tiny spinal column hidden inside of his abdomen. She asked Dr. Webber to see the scans, and both of them got excited to operate on someone who has absorbed their own twin.
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Fred Phelps Biography, Wife and Children: Controversial Westboro Baptist Church Founder Dies at 84
Fred Phelps Sr., founder of Westboro Baptist Church, known for their protests outside funerals of soldiers and celebrities with signs on homosexuality and abortion, has died, according to news reports. He was 84.
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Seattle News Helicopter Crashes by Space Needle, Killing Two Victims Bill Strothman and Gary Pfitzne (Pictures)
A news helicopter crashed in downtown Seattle Tuesday morning, killing at least two people and injuring one, according to officials.
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'Severe' Magnitude 6.3 Earthquake Strikes Japan in Southern Inland Sea
An earthquake with magnitude 6.3 struck Japan in the inland sea separating the largest island of Honshu from the southern islands of Kyushu and Shikoku on March 13, 2014, the US Geological Survey reported Thursday afternoon.
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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.
