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Bristol Palin Announces Out-of-Wedlock Pregnancy of Second Child despite Advocacy for Sexual Abstinence: ‘I Do Not Want Any Lectures’
Bristol Palin, the daughter of former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, announced that she is pregnant with her second child and strongly expressed that she is not interested in lectures. Aside from being a reality TV star, she is also best known for advocacy against teen pregnancy and abortion.
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Bulls' 2015 Draft Pick Bobby Portis of Arkansas Reflects on Prospects, Christian Faith: ‘I Talked To God a Lot’
Bobby Portis of Arkansas is one of 60 players participating in this year’s NBA Draft. He elaborated on his Christian faith in a press conference before the event.
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Brazil vs. Paraguay Live Stream Free: Copa America 2015 TV Schedule (Fubo TV, beIN Sports), Watch CONMEBOL Soccer Online, Preview
The last matchup in the quarterfinals at the Copa America 2015 tournament will take place on Saturday between Brazil and Paraguay.
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Pew Research: With Few Exceptions, Rest of World ‘Largely Welcome’ U.S. Policies
A global survey of 40 countries has found that when it came to economic issues and general status, many people around the world hold a largely favorable opinion of the United States.
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Top 2015 NBA Draft Pick Kelly Oubre Jr. of Kansas: ‘If I Don’t Have God, I Don’t Have Anybody’
The NBA Draft is being held this week, and one of the players participating in it this year is Kelly Oubre Jr. of Kansas. He elaborated on his Christian faith in a press conference before the event.
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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.
