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Bill Nye vs. Ken Ham Debate Video: Nye’s Perspective and Ham’s Rebuttal on Evolution vs. Creationism [Summary]
Bill Nye "The Science Guy" was shared his perspective on the origins of human life in Monday's debate with Creationist Ken Ham at the Creation Museum in Kentucky on Feb. 3, 2014.
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Bill Nye vs. Ken Ham Debate Summary: Creationist Ham's Arguments on Evolution vs. Creationism
In Monday evening's debate between Creationist Ken Ham and Evolutionist Bill Nye, the two men were given the opportunity to express their view of the origin of man and to debate whether Creationism is a viable modern of origins in today's modern scientific era. The event took place at the Creation Museum in Kentucky, and was moderated by CNN's Tom Foreman.
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Sex Trafficking Awareness Raised for Super Bowl: 45 Pimps Busted, 16 Teenage Prostitutes Rescued, Over 50 Women Set Free
Over fifty women and sixteen teenagers were rescued from forced prostitution in the weeks leading up to the Super Bowl, thanks to the awareness that human rights organizations raised about sex trafficking. Gearing up for the influx of Super Bowl visitors, the state of New Jersey trained hotel staff, local police, airport employees, and students to be on the lookout for signs of human trafficking.
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Indiana Senate Passes Merry Christmas Bill: Nativity Display Paired with Secular Symbols OK in Public Schools
Though it may be considered politically incorrect to say "Merry Christmas" in many parts of the country, the phrase might soon be declared a legal greeting for the 2014 holiday season in Indiana public schools. If passed, the "Merry Christmas" bill would legally protect the right to give traditional winter holiday greetings and to display faith-oriented symbols in public schools.
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Trip Lee Poses 5 Questions to Beyoncé on Provocative Grammys Performance
Hip hop artist Trip Lee wrote a recent blog post questioning Beyoncé Knowles' choice to dance provocatively at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards in late January.
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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.