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Ramadan Bombathon 2017 Rack Up Box Office Numbers In Just 10 Days
5 June 2017: It is that time of the year again, where more than 1.6 billion Muslims observe fasting during the month of Ramadan. However, there are some Muslims who take advantage of Ramadan by thinking that they can earn a ticket to heaven as a martyr, resulting in a rise of Muslim-backed terrorist attacks on the free world in the first 10 days of Ramadan. With three more weeks left to go, the world shudders at the final kill count this Ramadan by Muslims.
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Muslims In Malaysia And Their Fragile Faith
6 June 2017: Muslims in Malaysia once again dictate the way other religions should worship, using the “veto” card of “insulting Islam” yet again in latest debacle concerning a closed door ‘Jerusalem Jubilee’ prayer meeting by Christians for the healing of the country. This has led to the event being canceled, but the threats and insults against the minority Christians continue in the month of Ramadan where self-control is supposed to be an objective of fasting.
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Where Is Pastor Raymond Koh? 50 Days And Counting, Ecumenical Solidarity Prayer Service Held
50 days has passed since Pastor Raymond’s abduction took place on February 13, 2017. The authorities remain mum on the situation as no new developments have occurred since, and each day signals an ever slimmer hope of finding him safe and sound, reunited with his family and friends.
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Abducted Malaysian Pastor Raymond Koh Updates: Suspected Man Nabbed In Connection
It is coming to a month now that Malaysian pastor Raymond Koh has been abducted in broad daylight off the streets of Malaysia. Police arrested a suspect yesterday, but the public were skeptical of the arrest.
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Malaysia Halal Brigade Strikes Again: Pig Bristle Paintbrushes Confiscated, ‘Pig Logo’ Suggested For Future Products
The once moderate Islamic-majority country is now turning the screws on the minority, infringing on their way of life and causing disharmony among the citizens. The latest uproar hails from the seizure of paintbrushes that used pig bristles that do not have the proper certification as authorities cite that 'not so smart' Muslims might be confused.
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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.
