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Oscar Pistorius Loses Honorary Degree; South Africa Decides Not To Charge His Brother in Collision
A Scottish institution on Monday has announced that it plans to strip jailed Paralympian Oscar Pistorius of his honorary degree. In addition, his brother, Carl, has faced scrutiny from South African law enforcement after his involvement in a collision.
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Kenji Goto’s Death Triggers Reaction by Family and Friends in Japan
The Islamic State, commonly known as ISIS, stuck to its usual act of depravity and released the video showing the beheading of Christian journalist Kenji Goto over the weekend, triggering reactions of anguish from his family and friends.
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Jodi Arias Trial Update: Prosecution Tries To Tear Apart Her Story
The sentencing phase of the Jodi Arias retrial started again Monday morning when the prosecution continued tearing apart defense arguments that she was an abuse victim at the hands of a man she later killed.
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GOP 2016: Mike Huckabee Makes Controversial Comments on Same-Sex Marriage, Being Gay
Former Arkansas governor and possible presidential candidate Mike Huckabee made controversial remarks about homosexuality and same-sex marriage on Sunday, drawing comparisons to drinking and swearing. He also talked about the fact he had gay friends.
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Boko Haram Surrounds Nigerian City of Two Million Ahead of Elections; Christian Escapee Talks about Terror Group
Boko Haram, an Islamist terror group in Africa, has made inroads in the country of Nigeria and is reported to be surrounding a city of two million people ahead of the Feb. 14 presidential elections there. A Christian boy who escaped from them shared what life was like under their control.
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North America Chinese Evangelical Seminary year-end report highlights significant ministry progress
As the year draws to a close, Rev. James Liu, President of the Chinese Evangelical Seminary North America (CESNA), reflected on the seminary’s remarkable growth and ministry development over the past year. Dedicated to providing theological education to Chinese Christians, CESNA continues to uphold its mission to remain faithful to the gospel and nurture believers. This year’s achievements span academic, ministerial, and outreach endeavors, fostering spiritual growth and advancing missionary wo
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Woman pastor analyzes: How Chinese gender culture shapes female ministers’ roles in churches
In traditional Chinese culture, deeply ingrained notions of gender roles, often expressed as "male strong, female weak," significantly influence the position of women in society and the church. This issue is particularly pertinent for female pastors navigating their roles in ministry. Rev. Dora Wang, Ph.D., from China Evangelical Seminary North America (CESNA), recently addressed this topic in a seminar, sharing her insights on the challenges women face in ministry and proposing strategies to su
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4th Christian art biennale in Hong Kong concluding with record reception
The fourth Christian Art Biennale, titled “The Splendor of Beauty in His Land,” opened on December 22 at Tseung Kwan O Methodist Primary School in Hong Kong and will conclude tomorrow, January 1. The 10-day exhibition has drawn enthusiastic responses, surpassing previous years in attendance and impact.
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2024 report from Wycliffe Global Alliance shows status of Bible accessibility worldwide
Wycliffe Global Alliance has published its 2024 Global Scripture Access Report, unveiling the latest status of Bible accessibility worldwide. The annual report is compiled using data from the Alliance’s partner organizations, including SIL International, the United Bible Societies, and others.
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A Christian’s proper response to the sugar-coated bullet of influencer fame
Today, I came across a thought-provoking story about a 2016 internet influencer from the U.S.. The case of Nicholas Perry raises a sobering question: Is it worth sacrificing oneself in the pursuit of views?
