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Official: ISIS Plans Use Women to Attack Churches In Europe; Others Express Skepticism
A security expert from Syria has warned that the terror group known as ISIS has plans to use its dreaded all-female group, the Al-Khansaa Brigade, to attack Christian sites in Europe.
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Some Christians Join Muslims in Fasting for Ramadan: ‘We Can Have a Different Posture in Our Hearts’
Muslims around the world are currently fasting during the holy month of Ramadan. However, there are some Christians in the United States who are participating in this event as a form of solidarity.
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Christian Asia Bibi Given Opportunity That Could Set Her Free From Pakistan's Death Row; Clerics Still Vow to Kill Her, Place Bounty
Pakistani Christian Asia Bibi has been sentenced to death row in Pakistan thanks to the country’s strict interpretation of blasphemy laws. However, she will be given a chance to appeal for her freedom.
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Congress to Investigate Planned Parenthood over Fetus Tissue Obtained from Abortions; Use in Medical Research Questioned
Republican leaders in Congress launched an investigation of Planned Parenthood on Wednesday after a video from a conservative activist group went viral online implying that the nonprofit organization sold organs and tissues obtained from abortions. It has also brought into question the use of fetal tissue in scientific and medical research.
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True Christian Love Can Change the World, Will Prevail over Hatred
Christians in the United States have observed both the Supreme Court’s ruling in favor of same-sex marriage and the shooting tragedy at a historically black church in the South Carolina city of Charleston. Despite those setbacks, it is worth remembering that true Christian love can change the world and will eventually prevail over all forms of hatred directed at it.
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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.
