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As Easter Approaches, Some Christians Welcome Passover alongside Jews
The Jewish people have been celebrating the tradition of Passover since Biblical times. Now some Gentiles, particularly Christians, are observing the custom of Seder before celebrating Easter.
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California Drought Update: Gov Jerry Brown Orders Unprecedented Mandatory Water Controls
Gov. Jerry Brown, in response to the prolonged drought in California, has issued an order to cut water usage by 25 percent statewide as part of an effort to conserve the state’s dwindling water supplies.
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Lutheran Pastor Asks Christian Business Owners to Unite against ‘Radical Gay Lobby’ Attacks
A Lutheran pastor has issued a call to support Christian business owners, arguing that religious freedom is currently under attack in the United States.
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NBC’s ‘A.D. The Bible Continues’ Receives High Ratings from Faith Driven Consumer For Biblical accuracy
The Christian consumer group Faith Driven Consumer has reviewed “A.D. The Bible Continues,” which begins airing on NBC on Easter Sunday. The organization has given the Bible-based series 4.5 out of 5 stars.
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Scientists Find that Medieval Formula Can Kill Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria MRSA Superbug
Scientists and doctors have been trying to find antibiotics that would kill the dreaded drug-resistant bacteria known as MRSA. Now a formula dating back to the Middle Ages can kill the modern-day superbug.
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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.