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SBC Opposes Boy Scouts of America Gay Membership Rules
The Southern Baptist Convention recently passed a resolution opposing the decision to include openly gay youth in Boy Scout troops. The Scouts have argued that the change in policy is a way to show compassion to marginalized youth, much like a church might do for members of its congregation; however, many Christians have withdrawn their support of the organization because they believe that the Scouts’ new membership rules endorse homosexual practice.
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Tim Tebow Added to Patriots Roster, Reunites with Josh McDaniels
The New England Patriots announced today that they have signed a two-year contract with Tim Tebow, the former New York Jets player known for his Christian faith. Tebow, who has been working with a quarterback coach to help improve his throwing mechanics, is expected to be the backup QB behind Tom Brady. Mike Kafka, the former third-string quarterback for the Patriots, was released from the team on Monday.
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Tim Tebow Honored to Play for Patriots, Hopes to Improve as Quarterback
Many speculate that Tim Tebow’s recent move to the New England Patriots will help the young NFL player greatly improve as a quarterback. Tebow signed a two-year contract with the Patriots today, and is expected to be the third-string quarterback for the team behind Tom Brady and Ryan Mallett.
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Ariel Castro Murder Case: The Right to Life
Ariel Castro was charged with one count of aggravated murder for allegedly punching pregnant captive Michelle Knight in the stomach repeatedly to terminate her pregnancy; meanwhile, women around the country are given the right to end their own pregnancies with no legal repercussions.
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Loving West, Texas
The Baptist General Convention of Texas (Texas Baptists) is organizing Loving West, a disaster recovery effort in West, Texas beginning June 15. Hundreds of volunteers have signed up for the week-long event to help with demolition efforts for many of the homes that were affected by the West Fertilizer Co. plant explosion in April.
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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.
