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Vatican: Ireland's Gay Marriage Vote A ‘Defeat for Humanity’
The Vatican continues to stand by comments made by its secretary of state condemning Ireland’s recent approval of same-sex marriage as a “disaster for humanity.”
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Penn State Shuts down Fraternity behind Nude Facebook Photos of Undressed Women
Kappa Delta Rho, a fraternity responsible for posting humiliating photos of women in various stages of undress on Facebook, has been shut down by Penn State University on Tuesday. The punishment is scheduled to last three years.
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Iraqis Claim U.S. Restraint On Air Strikes to Limit Civilian Casualties Benefits ISIS
The United States has done its best to limit civilian casualties in the coalition air bombing campaign against ISIS. However, some Iraqis and American officers contended that such an approach has benefited the terror group on the battlefield.
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Texas Floods: Homecoming Queen Alyssa Ramirez With ‘Heart for God’ Swept Away by Floods After Prom Night
Texas teenager Alyssa Ramirez, the Homecoming Queen who had a “heart for God,” was tragically swept away by the state’s record floods after she left prom on Saturday night. She was only two miles from her home when the floods overpowered her car.
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China’s Anti-Corruption Agency Warns Dangers of Christianity, Religion To Communist Party Elite
China’s top anti-corruption agency has warned the elite class of Communist Party members to stay away from religious activities, including Christianity, urging “stricter disciplinary measures” to prevent cases of abuse.
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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.
