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Richard Dawkins on His 'Fairy Tales Harmful to Children' Comment: I'm 'Not A Bore' and 'Loves Imagination'
Popular scientist and atheist Richard Dawkins recently came under fire for claiming that fairytales are dangerous for children, insisting they should learn scientific facts instead. Now, Dawkins is claiming his words were taken out of context--and insists he is not a killjoy.
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Rick Warren Reveals Four Ways to Prevent Dangerous Pastoral Burnout
Ministry burnout is a severe issue for today's pastors. Many in the ministry experience depression, anxiety, and feelings of inadequacy. Pastor Rick Warren highlights four ways pastors can become aware of threatening internal feelings that lead to burnout.
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China: How the Tiananmen Square Massacre Grew the Chinese Church
Today marks the 25th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre, a horrific event that resulted in the deaths of thousands of Chinese dissenters. Despite the Chinese government's crackdown on Christians in the country since the event, the church has grown in an astounding way.
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Evangelical Pastor Warns Churches 'No Refuge' from Gay Acceptance Within Congregations
Theologian Al Mohler warns evangelical churches that soon, there will be "no refuge" from taking a stance for or against homosexuality. Mohler's comments follow a recent incident in California, where a Southern Baptist pastor announced his "shifting views" towards same-sex attraction.
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South Korean Missionary Imprisoned for Life for Spreading Gospel in North Korea
Kim Jung-wook was recently sentenced to imprisonment for life in a North Korean prison for attempting to organize underground churches. North Korea is reportedly the harshest persecutor of Christians, with over 100, 000 Christians currently held captive in the nation's prisons.
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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.
