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Oregon County Ends Contract with Stericycle Upon Finding Aborted Babies Burned for Electricity
Officials in an Oregon county have announced the cancellation of the city's contracts with Stericycle, a waste company which reportedly included aborted babies in its waste. The fetuses were in turn used to generate electricity at a local power plant.
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Liberty University Defends Decision to Allow Glenn Beck to Give Mormon 'Sermon' at Convocation
Glenn Beck's commencement speech delivered at Liberty University last month offended many due to its promotion of Mormon theology. Liberty University is defending its decision to allow Beck to speak, saying the school wants to present a variety of viewpoints to students.
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'Grace Is Unfair': Bestselling Author Philip Yancey Discusses Forgiveness, Grace, and Christian Love
In an interview with Focus on the Family, bestselling Christian author Philip Yancey discusses why the Church should reach out to those in need and show the grace of God to even the most unlovable of humans.
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Study: Prayer Positively, Dramatically Changes Brain Structure; A 'Physical Workout' for Brain
A new study conducted by Christian scientist Dr. Andrew Newberg discovered that prayer is a "physical workout" for the brain, reversing memory loss and even re-shaping the brain of those who meditate or pray daily.
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Federal Judge Throws Pennsylvania's Gay-Marriage Ban 'Into Ash Heap of History'
Pastors and families in Pennsylvania expressed their disappointment at a federal judge declaring the state's ban on gay marriage unconstitutional.
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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.
