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Duck Dynasty's Robertson Family Issues Statement, Responds to A&E's Suspension of Patriarch Phil
The Robertson family, including the entire Duck Dynasty cast, recently issued an official statement supporting patriarch Phil's beliefs and Biblical values, in light of the recent controversy over comments he made in an interview with GQ. While the Robertsons call Phil's remarks "unfiltered" and "coarse," they most certainly stand behind him and the Bible.
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Duck Dynasty’s Phil Robertson Suspended from A&E: Christianity and Homosexual Practice, Part 2
In light of this controversy, what should a Christian's stance be on the issue of homosexual practice? We must uphold the word of God as righteous, good, and true. We must also express His heart to woo people unto Christ through the message and lens of the Gospel.
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Duck Dynasty’s Phil Robertson Suspended from A&E: Christianity and Homosexual Practice, Part 1
"Duck Dynasty" patriarch Phil Robertson's recent suspension from A&E for his comments about homosexual practice threw Christianity into the media spotlight. In this time, it is especially important for Christians to uphold what God's word says about same-sex relationships in a gracious way.
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Texas Teen Ethan Couch May Get Three Years in Prison, Despite "Affluenza" Defense; Parents Named in Lawsuits
Five civil lawsuits have been filed against Ethan Couch for the accident he caused in June which resulted in four strangers' deaths and severe injuries to some of his friends. The sixteen-year-old avoided jail time for charges of intoxication manslaughter.
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Dr. James Dobson Joins Lawsuit Against HHS Mandate for Abortive Drugs
Dr. James Dobson, Christian founder of "Focus on the Family" and host of "Family Talk" radio show, recently filed suit against the Health and Human Services (HHS) mandate of the Affordable Care Act, which forces employers to provide contraception and abortive drugs to their employees.
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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.