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'Duck Dynasty’s Phil Robertson Releases New Book, ‘unPHILtered,’ to Explain Homosexual Comments, Racial Tension in US
Because of the whirlwind of controversy surrounding Phil Robertson last year, the patriarch of “Duck Dynasty” has released “unPHILtered: The Way I See It.” The book clarifies his comments on homosexual practice and on racial tension in America so that people can have a more accurate picture of what he believes.
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Linsanity Rumors: Jeremy Lin May Start at Point Guard For Lakers, Looks Forward to Opening Night Against Houston Rockets
Jeremy Lin is a likely candidate for the starting point guard position with the Los Angeles Lakers for the 2014-15 NBA season. Veteran guard Steve Nash is reportedly recovering well from his injuries and might be asked to take the lead if he is healthy, however. The Lakers’ opening match will be against the Houston Rockets on October 28.
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Scarlett Johansson Creates Pro-Abortion T-Shirts In Support Of Planned Parenthood
In response to the Supreme Court’s ruling in favor of Hobby Lobby, Scarlett Johansson has helped to design a pro-abortion t-shirt for Planned Parenthood. The actress is the first celebrity to design a shirt for their “Women are Watching” campaign, which aims to thwart conservative success in the upcoming midterm elections.
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‘Holy Ghost’ Movie Review: A Groundbreaking Christian Film Documenting the Presence of Holy Spirit
“Holy Ghost” is a movie about the work of the Holy Spirit. The film had no script, and its director had no plans other than to follow God’s leading. The Christian documentary by Darren Wilson and Wanderlust Productions features band members from Korn, Lenny Kravitz, “VeggieTales” creator Phil Vischer, Michael W. Smith, and Meredith Andrews.
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U.S. Senate Unanimously Passes SJR 17 to Help Protect Iraqi Christians, but Measure May Stall in Committee
The Capitol Resource Institute is calling on President Obama to allow more Iraqi Christians to seek refuge from ISIS in the United States. Senate Joint Resolution (SJR) 17 is meant to help protect religious freedoms and Iraqi Christians from genocide.
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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.
