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American Matthew VanDyke Wants to Fight ISIS with Christian Army, But Legal Questions Remain
American Christian Matthew VanDyke wants to build an army composed of Christians in Iraq that could take on the terror group known as ISIS. However, questions remained on the legal status of his Middle East efforts back in the United States.
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Hubble Telescope Captures Video of Black Hole Shooting Plasma Near Speed Of Light
The Hubble Space Telescope captured a video showing a black hole from a galaxy 260 million light years away shooting a jet of plasma traveling at 98 percent of the speed of light, resulting in a collision.
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Discredited Landmark Gay Marriage Study Officially Retracted by Journal after Author Admits to Lies
The journal Science has officially retracted a now-discredited gay marriage study after one of the co-authors admitted that it contained lies.
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Los Angeles Lakers Trade Rumors: Jeremy Lin Garners Interest from Denver Nuggets
Jeremy Lin will soon reach the part of his professional NBA career known as free agency. Given his relationship with the Los Angeles Lakers as a point guard, other teams have tried to woo him on their roster, most notably the Denver Nuggets.
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Stephen Curry's Father Dell Curry Talk Upcoming Cavaliers vs. Warriors NBA Finals Game with LeBron James
The NBA Finals will feature LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers versus NBA MVP Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors. Both star players have a shared connection by way of Akron, Ohio.
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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.
