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Modern Family Actress Sofia Vergara Sued By Her Frozen Embryos
Modern Family actress Sofia Vergara is facing a lawsut regarding her two frozen embryos. The petition claims that the embryos be allowed to be born and to receive their rightful inheritance from Nick Loeb, Vergara's former husband.
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How 226 Christians Were Freed By ISIS Because of One Bishop
Bishop Mar Afram Athneil of Assyria was having secret negotiations with the terrorist group ISIS in order for them to free their captives by issuing a ransom. The bishop claimed donations from around the globe to give $50,000 worth of money for every captive Assyrian Christian which accumulates to 226 persons.
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Senator-elect Filipino Boxer Manny Pacquiao Proposes ‘National Bible Day’ For Philippines
Philippine Senator Manny Pacquiao proposes a bill stating that every last Monday of January should be observed as a 'National Bible Day.' This is to unite the predominantly Christian centered country to honor the Bible as the foundation of Christian faith.
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Cheap Thrills Artist Sia Splits With Husband Erik Lang
Cheap Thrills singer Sia announced their split of filmmaker husband Erik Lang. Through a rep, they stated that they will end their two-years of marriage but decided to remain as friends. There are no further details regarding their split and what caused it.
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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.
