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Unmarried Couples Riding Pillion In A Malaysian State Are An 'Eyesore', Arrested By Religious Authorities
The state of Terengganu in Malaysia has seen its religious authorities clamp down on unmarried Muslim couples who ride on the same motorcycle in a move that is spiraling the country towards a stricter version of Islam.
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More Than Gold Directors Challenge Chinese-Canadian Churches to Outreach at 2010 Winter Olympics
VANCOUVER – With less than a year away from the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver, Christians in metro-Vancouver / Fraser Valley have been networking diligently to prepare for an integrated Christian outreach to the hundreds of thousands of visitors that are coming to see the games.
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Interview: More Than Gold CEO on Winter Olympics 2010 in Vancouver
More Than Gold(MTG), a growing network of denominations, churches, Christian institutions and individuals, gathering in preparation for the influx of hundreds of thousands of visitors coming for the 2010 Olympic Games, has been asked by the Vancouver Organizing Committee (VANOC)to assist them throughout the games and Para-Olympics.
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Interview: Michael Chang's Faith and Sportsmanship
The Gospel Post Hong Kong had a chance to interview Michael Chang, who generally spoke of the relationship between faith and sportsmanship.
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New Wave of Change in China
Christianity in China is facing a new wave of changes. In March, the Chinese government opened its doors by allowing house churches to register with the government, thus permitting them as legal cong
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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.
