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'Linsanity' Movie: Jeremy Lin's Rags-to-Riches Story to be Released October
Evan Jackson Leong’s documentary ‘Linsanity’ depicting the life of Asian American NBA star Jeremy Lin is expected to debut in theatres on October 4. Ketchup Entertainment recently bought the rights to the film, and it is currently being previewed at film festivals across the nation.
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Pregnancy Centers Offer Hope as Abortion Clinics Close in Texas
As a result of recent legislation in Texas, two abortion clinics plan to close in the state within the next three months. House Bill 2, which was passed earlier this month, raised the standard of care for abortion clinics, requiring them to become ambulatory surgical centers and to have admitting privileges in nearby hospitals. It also made post-20-week abortions illegal in the state of Texas.
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Bill O’Reilly’s Challenge to African-American Community, Tony Evan’s Christ-Centered Solution
Fox News anchor Bill O’Reilly spoke out against the root cause of problems in the African American community on Tuesday; although he pointed out many issues that need reform, O’Reilly seemed to prescribe a “pull-yourself-up-by-your-bootstraps” solution to the troubles in the community – one that is in conflict with the Gospel.
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Christian Authors Randy Alcorn, Pastor John Piper on Engagement Discussions
In a recent video about engagement on his blog, Alcorn strongly advised engaged couples to seek counsel from married couples. He emphasized the wisdom in learning from those who have been married for a long time, rather than from newly weds or other engaged couples who have yet to experience married life.
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Homosexual Anti-Discrimination Ordinance Drafted in The City of San Antonio
The City of San Antonio in Texas is drafting a consolidated anti-discrimination ordinance that would make bias against homosexual (gay and lesbian) practice and transgender lifestyles punishable by law. The regulation would make discrimination based on “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” illegal.
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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.