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Report: At Least 35 More Egyptians Kidnapped in Libya
There are reports that at least 35 more Egyptians have been kidnapped in various locations in areas controlled by Ansar Al-Sharia and IS as Egypt continues the airstrikes in efforts to avenge the deaths of 21 Coptic Christians who were beheaded by ISIS.
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Islamic State Militants ISIS Beheads 21 Egyptian Coptic Christians, Sending Shockwaves to Present Day 'Rome'
In a video released on Sunday, 21 Egyptian Coptic Christians were beheaded by Libyan extremist group, which swear allegiance to the Islamic State Iraq and Syria (ISIS). Christian leaders around the world, including Pope Francis, Franklin Graham, condemned the brutal murders of the fellow brothers in Christ.
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Suicide Bombers Make It onto Iraq Base Used by U.S. Marines after ISIS Seized Nearby Town
Eight suicide bombers believed to have been members of ISIS managed Friday to get onto a Iraqi military base where hundreds of U.S. Marines are training their Iraqi counterparts, but made it "nowwhere near" the American forces before they were killed by an ISF counter attack almost immediately, according to CBS News.
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Katy Perry at Grammy Awards 2015: 'God Spoke to Me Before Super Bowl Performance'
Katy Perry said she received a message from God right before her performance at the Super Bowl at the Grammys 2015, where she also appear in the performance lineup, giving a rendition of her song "By The Grace of God."
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Grammy Awards 2015 Winners: Lecrae, for King & Country, Erica Campbell Win Big in Christian Gospel Categories
As artists and fans countdown to the 57th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday night, the winners of the five Gospel Music categories have already been announced at the Grammy Pre-Telecast Ceremony.
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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.
