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World Cup Jerseys on 'Christ the Redeemer' Statue Upset Brazil's Catholic Church
The Brazilian Catholic Church is outraged after an Italian broadcasting company digitally placed "blasphemous" soccer jerseys on the nation's iconic "Christ the Redeemer" statue. Although the commercial has since been removed, the church plans to sue the company for $5.4 million.
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Comedy Starring Christian Rapper Lecrae Parodies Religious Scandals
Although the new film "Believe Me" starring Christian rapper Lecrae is not a traditional faith-based film, the producer of the movie says it explores many Christian themes and takes a hard look "at the power of platforms, particularly among today's young Christians."
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Rick Warren Shares Grief, Tells Pastors to 'Use Suffering to Witness to World'
Saddleback pastor Rick Warren spoke at the Southern Baptist Convention this week, revealing to hundreds of pastors and Christian leaders that his late son used his suffering to encourage others. Warren urged pastors struggling with mental illness to use their experience to "witness to the world"
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Government Union Wants Workers Fired for Supporting 'Duck Dynasty'
A government union is demanding that two senior management officials be fired because they put decals on their personal trucks supporting Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson. Robertson is known for his outspoken opposition to homosexuality.
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Christian Filmmakers Give Men Battle Plan for Purity, Weapons to Conquer Porn within Church (Video)
Pornography is a rampant problem within the church, devastating families and ripping marriages apart. To combat this epidemic, a group of filmmakers have created a DVD curriculum designed to help men fight porn addiction and find freedom through Biblical truths.
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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.