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Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 Update: UN Security Council Calls for International Investigation
The Security Council of the United Nations convened recently and called for an international investigation of the crash involving Malaysia Airlines flight MH17. Rescue workers have found 181 bodies in eastern Ukraine fields where the passenger plane was shot down on Thursday by what was believed to be a surface-to-air missile.
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Malaysia Airlines Flight #MH17 Crashes over Ukrainian Airspace, May have been Shot Down by Russian Antiaircraft Missile
Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 crashed in eastern Ukraine Thursday, carrying 295 people. The New York Times reports that the Boeing 777 might have been shot down by a Russian antiaircraft mechanism on its way toward Kuala Lampur, Malaysia from Amsterdam. No survivors have been reported.
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Christian Mom Holly Fisher Receives Death Threats for Conservative, Pro-Life Photographs
A mother of three, Holly Fisher began receiving death threats after posting photographs in support of Christianity, the unborn, and the right to bear arms on Twitter.
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Archie Comics Series Promotes Gay Agenda: Archie Andrews Killed Off - Dies Saving Gay Best Friend
Archie Andrews will leave his friends at Riverdale in “Life With Archie” this Wednesday after taking a bullet for his gay best friend. The Archie comic book series, which was once influenced by Christian artist Al Hartley, will conclude the following Wednesday.
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'Duck Dynasty's Jase Reveals Animosity, Disrespect toward Robertsons' Faith in Phil's GQ Interview
In a recent interview with CNS News, Jase Robertson spoke freely about the disrespectful way that GQ Magazine’s Drew Magary approached the infamous interview with his father Phil in December of 2013. In his newly released book, “Good Call: Reflections on Faith, Family, and Fowl,”Jase mentions that he and several others in the family walked out of the interview because Magary was so disrespectful toward them.
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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.