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Utah Toddler Killed After Climbing SF Fisherman’s Wharf Dolphin Statue Remembered
Over the weekend, 2 year old Kayson Shelton was tragically killed while vacationing with his family in San Fransisco. The toddler's memory is being honored by his family and hundreds of online donors, who have raised nearly $300,000 in his honor.
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Miss Indiana Mekayla Diehl On Her 'Normal' Body, Overcoming Sexual Abuse
Miss Indiana Mekayla Diehl didn't win the Miss America pageant, but she won the hearts of Americans around the country due to her "normal" bikini body. Although she experienced a troubled childhood, Diehl says her story encourages young girls to overcome even the toughest obstacles and achieve their dreams.
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5 American Troops Mistakenly Killed by 'Friendly Fire' in Afghanistan
Last night, five Special Operations Forces were killed in a possible "friendly-fire incident" in southern Afghanistan. According to the Department of Defense, U.S. troops were killed when they called for backup from a coalition jet after encountering encountering enemy forces.
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Documentary: Westboro Baptist's Fred Phelps Physically, Mentally Abused Children
In an upcoming documentary titled "Not My Father's Son," Nate Phelps reveals the overwhelming mental and physical abuse he and his siblings received at the hands of his father, Fred Phelps. The producers of the film say they hope to combat abuse within the home by publishing this story.
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John Piper on 'Orange is the New Black' Transgender Star's Controversial TIME Cover
Transgender actor Laverne Cox was controversially featured on TIME's June 9th magazine cover, a move that has been called the "tipping point" for the LGBT community. Theologian John Piper has responded, saying that genitalia is specifically designed by God--and is not a human choice.
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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.