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Sudanese Christian Woman Imprisoned for Apostasy Gives Birth with Her Legs Chained, Husband Reports
Daniel Wani, the husband of the Sudanese woman sentenced to death for apostasy, reveals that his wife gave birth while in chains. He expressed joy at seeing his daughter for the first time, but anger that authorities refuse to release his wife.
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Pakistan Prime Minister Demands Justice For Pregnant Woman Stoned to Death in 'Honor Killing'
Farzana Parveen, a 25 year old Pakistani woman, was killed in front of Pakistan city's high court by her father and relatives for marrying the man she loved. Police stood by and watched, saying the murder was an "honor killing."
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Missing Nigerian Girls Have Been Found - So Why Haven't They Been Rescued?
The 200 schoolgirls abducted last month by Islamist militants in Nigeria have been located by authorities. However, thus far, no attempt has been made to rescue the girls for fear that using force will encourage kidnappers to kill their hostages.
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Joe the Plumber Says UCSB Isla Vista Shooting Don't 'Trump His Constitutional Rights' to Have Guns
Samuel Wurzelbacher, also known as Joe the Plumber, recently wrote a letter to families of Friday's shooting massacre saying that while shooting deaths sadden him, they do not "trump" the constitutional right to bear arms.
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'Keeping Up With the Kardashians's Brother Rob Posts Bible Verses, Inspiring Messages on Twitter
Rob Kardashian of the popular "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" clan recently cleaned up his Twitter account,deleting old posts and tweeting Bible verses and inspirational messages. Kardashian has been under scrutiny following his failure to attend sister Kim's wedding to rapper Kanye West.
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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.
