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Chinese Yale Student Jumps to Her Death on Golden Gate Bridge, Bringing Into Question University’s Withdrawal Policies
Yale student Luchang Wang has become the latest casualty on San Francisco's iconic Golden Gate Bridge, jumping to her death there. Yale's withdrawal policy has come under scrutiny in light of her death.
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India Marks Gandhi’s Assassination Anniversary, but Some Praise His Assassin Instead
People across India paid their respects on the 67th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, who was shot and killed by an assassin as he walked to a prayer meeting in Delhi. However, some right-wing groups in India have praised Gandhi's assassin instead to mark the occasion.
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Egypt’s President al-Sisi Cuts Short Ethiopia Trip after 32 People Killed in Sinai
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi shortened his trip to Ethiopia Friday after the Egyptian wing of Islamic State, commonly known as ISIS, took credit for killing at least 45 soldiers and police officers in the Sinai Peninsula.
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Explosion Rocks Mexico City Maternity Hospital, Leaving 3 Dead, 73 Injured
A fuel truck exploded in a Mexico City maternity hospital on Thursday, killing three people and injuring dozens. Mexican officials reported that everyone had been accounted for in the blast.
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Middle East Refugee Crisis: Christian Leaders Ask for Help, Organizations Respond
A group of Eastern Christian leaders met in Lebanon to address the situation of Christian refugees in the Middle East and call on the international community to stop supporting terrorism. A few organizations have stepped up to help alleviate the crisis as best they could.
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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?
