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Oregon Sets Deadline for Christian Bakery Owners to Pay $135,000 to Lesbian Couple, Imposes ‘Gag Order’
The state of Oregon has forced the Christian owners of a bakery to pay $135,000 to a lesbian couple over their refusal to bake a cake for a same-sex wedding ceremony. Now a state agency has imposed a deadline for the Christian couple to respond while simultaneously issuing a “gag order” against them.
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Warrior's 1st-Round Pick Kevon Looney on NBA Draft 2015, Christian Faith: ‘Always Keep Your Faith and Pray’
The NBA Draft took place this week, and Kevon Looney of UCLA is one of 60 people participating this year; he was selected by the Golden State Warriors at No. 30 on Thursday. His press conference focused on his prospects and his faith in God.
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Cameron Payne of Murray State Focuses on Basketball Prospects before NBA Draft: ‘I’m Still a Regular Guy’
Before the NBA Draft took place on Thursday, the basketball organization held press conferences for the prospects. One of them included Cameron Payne of Murray State, who ended up being selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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‘Doctor Who’ Season 9 Air Date and Spoilers: Trailer Airs At San Diego Comic-Con 2015
The popular BBC science-fiction series “Doctor Who” unveiled a trailer for the new series at Hall H in Comic-Con in San Diego on Thursday, which also had a release date of Sept. 19. Showrunner Steven Moffat, 12th Doctor Peter Capaldi, Jenna Coleman and Michelle Gomez also made appearances at the highly popular annual convention.
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Pope Francis Apologizes for Catholic Church’s 'Grave Sins' against Indigenous People in South America
Pope Francis has issued an apology to indigenous people across South America for what he described as “many grave sins” committed against them in the name of the Catholic Church. He made his comments in Bolivia on Thursday.
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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.
