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In Surprising Point Of View, Lutheran Christian Group Supports California’s Controversial ‘Right-to-Die’ Bill
A small Lutheran Christian congregation in California has thrown its support behind a pending bill that would legalize physician-assisted suicide in that state. It has been commonly known as the “right-to-die” bill.
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Death Penalty: Utah Legalizes Firing Squads For Execution in Response to Scarcity of Lethal Injection Drugs
Death row prisoners in Utah could now face firing squads as a backup after the governor of that state signed a bill on Monday that allowed for the option to be available to them.
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Manny Pacquiao Meets With Tim Tebow During Training Session for Boxing Match against Floyd Mayweather
The media and fan hype surrounding the upcoming fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. may be at full throttle, but former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow decided to visit the Filipino boxing champ during training camp in Hollywood over the weekend.
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Singapore Founder Lee Kuan Yew Dies at 91, Leaving Legacy of Transforming Country from British Colony into Economic, Multicultural Powerhouse
The multicultural, economic powerhouse country of Singapore has declared a week of mourning after its founder, Lee Kuan Yew, died on Sunday. He was 91 years old.
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LA Lakers Trade Rumors: Steve Nash Decides to Retire from NBA Career Instead of Being Floated for Trade
The Los Angeles Lakers are looking for someone within their roster to trade as some NBA players become free agents at the end of this season. However, the team will not be able to use Steve Nash for trading after he announced his retirement on Saturday.
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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.
