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‘Transformers 5’ Release Date, Cast News: Paramount Could Split Sequel Up, Some Familiar Actors Return
The “Transformers” franchise has seen great success in box offices across the United States and around the world. Now Paramount Pictures is thinking of dividing the next sequel into several films.
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‘Batman: Arkham Knight’ Release Date Could Be Delayed Due to New Comic Book Series
Rocksteady’s highly anticipated game “Batman: Arkham Knight” will have its release date delayed thanks to the decision by DC Comics to release a new comic book series.
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Forza Horizon 2 Presents Fast & Furious 7 Cars Review: Crossover Franchise Concept Fails to Launch
Microsoft has released a standalone online download that uses the “Forza Horizon 2” concept while incorporating elements from the popular car film franchise “Fast & Furious.” A few gamers managed to test out and play the game, “Forza Horizon 2 Presents Fast & Furious.”
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Religious Freedom Advocates Claim ‘Hostile Work Environment’ for Christians in U.S. Military
For years, many Christians in the United States have taken the honorable, life-changing step of joining the military’s ranks and fighting for their country. Now some of them claim that the military has become a “hostile work environment” to Christianity.
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Boston Bombing Trial Update: Victim Martin Richard’s Parents Don’t Favor Death Penalty for Tsarnaev
The victims of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing received justice after a federal jury convicted Dzhokhar Tsarnaev on 30 criminal counts. Now the parents of 8-year-old victim Martin Richard have urged prosecutors on Friday not to pursue the death penalty.
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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.