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Kirsten Powers on Planned Parenthood Videos: ‘There Is No Nice Way to Talk about This’
Liberal commentator and columnist Kirsten Powers has slammed Planned Parenthood after two viral videos posted online showed doctors in the nonprofit women’s health organization discussing with undercover actors posing as buyers about the use of aborted body parts for medical research.
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Christian Mother Asia Bibi Gets Final Chance to Appeal Her Blasphemy Case to Pakistan’s Supreme Court
Pakistani Christian Asia Bibi has been sentenced to death for supposedly making blasphemous remarks about Islam. However, she has been granted a final chance to appeal her case on Wednesday to the country’s Supreme Court and possibly win her freedom.
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Gay Baker Blasts LGBT Community for Forcing Christian Bakers to Make Same-Sex Marriage Cakes: ‘Are You Stupid?’
A self-identified gay baker named Jesse Bartholomew has released a viral video where he scolds others within the LGBT community for forcing Christian bakers to make same-sex wedding cakes.
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Oregon Christian Bakers Ordered to Pay $135,000 to Lesbian Couple Receive Record $390,000 in Donations
The Christian owners of a bakery in Oregon have been ordered to pay $135,000 in damages for their refusal to bake a gay wedding cake. However, a crowdfunding site has reported a record $390,000 in donations to support Aaron and Melissa Klein.
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Seattle Mayor Has Plan for Muslims to Get Home Loans Compliant With Sharia Law: ‘They Don’t Want to Pay Interest’
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray has come up with a proposal to allow Muslims to obtain home loans that are compliant with Sharia law. He made the suggestion as part of recommendations on increasing housing in the city.
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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.
