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Jeb Bush Says He’ll Be a ‘Stalwart’ Supporter of Families, Categorically Opposes Same-Sex Marriage
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush has made it clear on Saturday that he categorically opposes same-sex marriage and will continue his support for traditional families. He made the comments in an interview related to Christian businesses and same-sex weddings.
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Ireland to Vote on Gay Marriage Referendum as Christians Argue on Both Sides of Issue
The people of Ireland will have the opportunity to directly vote on the issue of whether or not to allow same-sex marriage on Friday. The vote has placed Christians within the traditionally Catholic country on opposing sides.
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College Professor Focuses on Plight of Middle East’s Christians, Who Are at Risk of Total Destruction
The plight of Christians in the Middle East has especially been brutal in Iraq and Syria. Now a college professor has tried to find a way to avoid a “clash of civilizations” in the region.
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ISIS Scares Iraqi Forces into Retreat after Tough Fight, Takes Control of Ramadi
The terror group known as ISIS has made progress in Iraq, forcing the country’s military to bid a hasty retreat from the provincial capital of Ramadi. It is considered a major blow to both Iraq and the coalition led by the United States.
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Texas Miracle: Teen Claims He Met Jesus While Collapsing in Gym, Having No Heartbeat For 20 Minutes
A high school student in Texas is now out of hospital after he collapsed in gym class and had no pulse for 20 minutes earlier this month. During that time period of his collapse, he claimed to have seen Jesus.
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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.