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International Community Call for Release of Pregnant Christian Sudanese Sentenced to Death for 'Apostasy'
U.N. rights experts and Britain are calling on Sudan to release a pregnant woman imprisoned for refusing to renounce her Christian faith. Experts call the conviction "outrageous" and say that Ms. Ibrahim must be "immediately released" under human rights laws.
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Christian Publisher Resigns from NRB After Publishing Pro-Gay Book
A Leading Christian book publisher has resigned its membership in the National Religious Broadcasters after a dispute over "God and the Gay Christian," a new book penned by Matthew Vines which claims that homosexuality is not a sin.
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San Marcos Fires Update: Six Hundred Firefighters Still Battling Flames While 89 Percent Contained
Over six hundred firefighters are still battling the fire which has ravaged San Marcos, California. The fire is expected to be completely contained by Thursday of this week.
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Justin Bieber Takes to Social Media to Say He's Changed,' Urges Fans 'Don't Believe Rumors'
Justin Bieber has seemingly changed his ways, taking to social media to quote Bible verses and urge fans to not believe rumors.
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Expert: Pornography Is 'Root of Human Trafficking'
Laila Mickelwait from Exodus Cry, an international anti-human trafficking organization, reveals that pornography is a root cause for human trafficking. She is calling on congressmen to focus their efforts on reducing commercialized sex in order to combat human trafficking.
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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.
