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‘Unprecedented’ Bill Barring Same-Sex Marriage Mulled in Texas
In defiance of a potential ruling on the issue by the U.S. Supreme Court, Texas has forcefully entered the debate on gay marriage by seriously considering a bill that would prohibit local officials in that state from issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples.
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Jeb Bush Defends ‘Christian Conscience’ In Graduation Speech At Liberty University
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush made a commencement speech at Liberty University in Virginia on Saturday to defend the concept of “Christian conscience.”
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Remnants of Live Ebola Virus Found In U.S. Doctor’s Eye
The Ebola virus outbreak may be over in Africa, but some victims, including an American doctor, still suffer from its effects months later, particularly in the eyes.
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Swatch Says They Are Close to Making ‘Super Battery’ That Lasts For Six Months for Smartwatches and Cars
The CEO of Swiss watch maker Swatch has claimed that the company is close to making a new “super battery” for smartwatches and cars that, if successful, would turn the current market for batteries upside down.
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Latest Health Update on Bobbi Kristina Brown: Guardians Named for Whitney Houston's Daughter As Her Recovery Stalls
A judge in Atlanta has appointed Bobbi Kristina Brown’s father and aunt as co-guardians. In addition, a member of the Houston family has stated that Brown’s recovery process may have stalled.
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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.
