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American Family Association Says Don't Accept Mail Marked With Harvey Milk Stamp
The American Family Association is encouraging American citizens to not accept any mail postmarked with the U.S. Postal Service's new Harvey Milk stamp, saying Milk was a "very disreputable man...who preyed on young boys."
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Father's Day 2014: How Epidemic of Absent Father Destroys Society
National statistics prove the depressing reality that many fathers in the US are absent, either physically or emotionally. The negative effect this has on children is significant both mentally and emotionally. God's Word provides instructions for fathers on how to appropriately love and encourage their children.
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'Our Journey of Hope' Instructs Churches on Faith-Based Care for Cancer Patients, Families
"Our Journey of Hope" is a free cancer care ministry outreach program which seeks to train and orient church leaders and congregations on how to build a compassionate, faith-based cancer care ministry. The organization believes that spirituality is crucial in supporting patients and family members struggling with cancer.
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Illiterate Christian Couple Sentenced to Death in Pakistan for 'Blasphemous' Texts
Persecution of Christians rages on in Pakistan, as an illiterate couple accused of sending blasphemous text messages were recently sentenced to death by Pakistan's government.
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Maya Angelou's Top Christian Quotes on Love, God, Prayer and Forgiveness
Maya Angelou inspired millions around the world through her timeless writings on prayer, love and forgiveness.
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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.
