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New Documentary Highlights Harmful Effects of Surrogacy to Women, Children
Jennifer Lahl and the Center for Bioethics and Culture Network (CBC) are working to raise awareness of the harmful effects that third-party reproductive technologies - such as egg and sperm donation and surrogacy - can have on the parties involved. The CBC has recently created a documentary called "Breeders," detailing testimonies of women who have been mistreated and children who have suffered as a result of surrogacy.
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'Duck Dynasty' Season 5 Premieres Wednesday: Meet Mystery Robertson and Taiwanese Daughter Rebecca
A&E's most popular reality television show, "Duck Dynasty," is set to premiere its fifth season on Wednesday night and will introduce some additional Robertson family members.
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Shop Duck Dynasty's Missy Robertson Fashion: Modest, Fun for Women Everywhere
"Duck Dynasty" family member Missy Robertson has partnered with Southern Fashion House to create a trendy and modest line of clothing for women. While Missy is not the first Robertson to make a fashion statement, she is known to have a sophisticated sense of style which appeals to women of all ages.
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David Platt's Good Friday 'Secret Church' Sold Out, Simulcast Registration Available
Pastor David Platt, author of New York Times best-seller Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream and oftne known as the youngest megachurch pastor in America, plans to teach on "The Cross and Everyday Life" for the next Secret Church gathering, to be held on April 18. Although live tickets were sold out today, registration for online streaming of the live simulcast is now open for those who desire to participate.
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Supreme Court Declines to Try Arizona's 20-Week Abortion Ban Appeal
The United States Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal on the late-term abortion legislation in Arizona, which was ruled to be unconstitutional by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in October of last year. The Women's Health and Safety Act effectively bans abortions after 20 weeks, with the exception of medical emergencies.
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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.