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HGTV Cancelled 'Flip it Forward' Show for Stars' Biblical Worldview; #FlipThisDecision Campaigns for Reinstatement
Faith Driven Consumer, the organization behind Phil Robertson's return to Duck Dynasty, are campaigning to bring the cancelled HGTV show "Flip it Forward" back on air. The show was reportedly cancelled due to the star's biblical viewpoints on gay marriage and abortion.
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How Infidelity Destroys Church: CCM Artists Derek Webb, Sandra McCracken Announce Divorce
Christian music couple Sandra McCracken and Derek Webb have announced their divorce due to Webb's infidelity. Webb is the former lead singer of popular CCM band Caedmon's Call.
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Why Canonized Popes John XXIII and John Paul II are 'Giants of 20th Century'
Popes John XXII and John Paul II were canonized this past Sunday by Pope Francis, who called them "giants of the 20th century." The lives and witness of the two men transcended the walls of the church, deeply impacting the world around them.
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New Yorkers Posing as Homeless Ignored by Unsuspecting Loved Ones in Social Experiment
In a sobering video posted earlier this week by the New York City Rescue Mission, several individuals ignore their family members and loved ones posing as homeless. Craig Mayes of the Mission says the experiment is a reminder that the homeless are just like us, but in trouble and pain.
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Can Gays Go to Heaven? Franklin Graham Says Yes - If They Repent
Reverend Billy Graham's grandson, Franklin Graham, announced in an interview held earlier this month that gays will go to heaven, but only if they ask for forgiveness from their sin.
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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.