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Angelina Jolie Helps End Sexual Violence in War, Says Shame Is on Aggressor
Hollywood star Angelina Jolie will contribute her celebrity and experience to a global summit aimed at ending sexual violence in war. The actress has campaigned for the last ten years to end rape as being used as a weapon of war.
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Amy Van Dyken Posts Positive Tweets, Instagram Photos, Thanks Fans for Prayers
Swimmer and six time Olympic gold medalist Amy Van Dyken is in positive spirits following an ATV accident which severed her spine, paralyzing her lower extremities. The athlete posted several photos on Instagram and tweeted thanks to her fans for their prayers and support.
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Gender Reassignment, Homosexuality Is a Sin, Confirms Southern Baptist Convention
At the annual Southern Baptist Convention, President Ronnie Floyd reaffirmed the denomination's views which maintain that gay marriage and gender reassignment surgery violate Biblical principles. However, delegates at the convention encouraged Christians to view those struggling with homosexuality and gender identity with love and compassion.
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Baby Girl Born With a Heart Defect Sees Beautiful Visions of Jesus, Heaven
Giselle Janulis was born with a defective heart, causing her to pass away at the age of two. However, her short life was filled with joy, as she saw visions of Jesus and heaven before she left this earth.
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Faith in Action: Benham Brothers Put WWII Veteran's Family in Free Home
David and Jason Benham recently worked with a program called "Roofs for Troops" which helps place veteran's families in refurbished homes. The brothers continue to help families in need and reflect their Christian faith despite the recent cancellation of their HGTV show, Flip It Forward.
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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.
