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Josh Duggar Turns Resigns From Family Research Council, Apologizes In Wake of Child Molestation Claims
Reality television star Josh Duggar turned in his resignation to the Family Research Council and apologized for his “wrongdoing” on Thursday after a tabloid report made allegations that he molested several underage girls when he was a teenager.
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Freddie Gray Death Update: Six Baltimore Police Officers Indicted over Incident
The death of Freddie Gray weighed heavily on a Maryland grand jury, which indicted all six Baltimore police officers charged in that case. Gray died from his injuries while in police custody.
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David Letterman Says Goodbye to Late Night TV; Final ‘Late Show’ Garners Biggest Audience In 20 Years
Legendary American comedian David Letterman signed off for the final time on the “Late Show” on Wednesday night after spending more than 30 years in the television industry. His final show at CBS also drew in his biggest audience since 1994.
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Memorial Day Sale 2015: Deals at Macy's, Kohls, Sears; Summer Season Kicks in with Heavy Traffic
Memorial Day is a U.S. holiday set aside to remember the brave people who died in military service to the country. The weekend surrounding that holiday is also considered the unofficial start of summer, complete with heavy traffic everywhere and deals at the shops.
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Most Popular Baby Boy and Baby Girl Names in U.S. in 2014 Released; Time Releases Baby Name Generator
The Social Security Administration has released a list of the most popular baby names in the United States. In the year 2014, the top names for both boys and girls were Noah and Emma respectively.
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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.
