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Sen Smart Adeyemi, (Kogi West Senatorial District), has proposed a bill to end the nomination of candidates of the same religion for president and vice president. Adeyemi, who revealed this at a press conference in Abuja on Sunday, said there was a need to forestall contentious issues over the nomination of candidates of the same […]

Twenty years ago I moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to work for the Associated Press. I spent less than a year in Music City before transferring to Dallas, but oh, what a treat 11 months for a religious journalist (and country music fan). I covered the fight for a Tennessee lottery draft and one prayer service […]

In 2021, Pastor Emeritus Amos Healy retired after more than 32 years of dedicated service. Since then, the trustees, deacons, and congregation of Wilderness Baptist Church have conducted a detailed search for their next leader. It is with great enthusiasm that the church welcomes Pastor Ray Graham and his family to Wilderness Baptist Church. Pastor […]

Ascension Lutheran Church The church, at 675 Black Oak Drive, Medford, will hold a live, in-person worship service at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, September 4. For more information or a link to the live stream, call 541-773-3594 or visit ascensionlutheran.com. Central District Church The church, located at 4777 Pacific Highway, Phoenix, will hold an in-person […]

Another day of the Lord to enjoy the blessings! We were very happy to have visitors again this week. We had three wonderful special songs this morning. Sister Linda Gardner sang “I fell on my knees and cried holy”. She has so much spirit when she sings. Then Brother Tim Tucker blessed us with the […]

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Christian Healthcare Centers has filed a lawsuit against Michigan law that provides civil rights protections based on sexual orientation. The faith-based medical organization said the law, upheld last month by the state Supreme Court, would require it to abandon religious beliefs in treating patients. Christian Healthcare treats all patients but, for […]

“The Difference Between Religion and Christianity: The Battle Between God and Lucifer” by Christian Faith Publishing author J. Ivory Jackson is a thought-provoking discussion of comparative religions and the key elements of Christianity. MEADVILLE, Pa., August 31, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — “The Difference Between Religion and Christianity: The Battle Between God and Lucifer”: A Helpful Resource […]

Rodney Stark, the influential and controversial sociologist who argued for rational choice in religion, deceased last month at age 88. Stark argued that religious conversion, engagement, and cultural vitality should be understood in terms of costs and benefits. He rejected the common assumption that people practice a religion because they agree with the theology, arguing […]

In 1844, a 25-year-old Persian merchant named Sayyed ʿAlí Muḥammad Shírází had a realization. He took the title of Bab, meaning gateway or gate, and began to preach through his letters and books the imminent arrival of a messianic figure, “He whom God will make manifest”. Like John the Baptist’s foretelling of Jesus Christ, the […]

As healthcare professionals, endometriosis represents more than just a women’s health issue, but a need to reconsider much of what has been passed down to us. ENDOMETRIOSIS is more than just a women’s health issue; it highlights aspects of gender inequality, the need for scientific rigor in our thinking, and challenges us to consider how […]

keep them separate The August 20 report “PBC school board castigated for making Muslim holiday a day off” reminded that secular institutions should stay away from attempting to infuse sectarian observances into institutions such as public education. It appears that three members of the Palm Beach County school board received plaques from the Muslim Federation […]

Volunteers wanted for the 40 Days for Life campaign Volunteers are needed to join other Christians and life advocates to participate in Antelope Valley 40 Days for Life – 40 Days of Prayer and Fasting to End Abortion – from September 28 to November 6. Attendees will stand and pray peacefully during the 40-day vigil […]

Every time I write a check, I document the date with reference to the most important event in human history. This year is 2022 AD, anno Domini, Latin for “the year of our Lord”. About 2022 years ago, Jesus was born. Any date before that is BC, “before Christ”. It makes our secular world uncomfortable. […]

McALLEN, Texas – Earlier this month, a church in Texas staged its own version of the musical hamilton. Door Christian Fellowship McAllen announced that it would pay damages for its actions. hamilton is a musical comedy by Lin-Manuel Miranda telling the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton using a sung and rapped musical style. […]

Recently, the National Population Commission (NPC) said that the 2023 population and housing census will not ask about religion and ethnicity. The Commission’s director of public affairs, Isiaka Yahaya, noted in a statement that religion and ethnicity are, arguably, important clues in the demographics of any country. He however said that due to the volatile […]

Australian punk rock fans, a tour that many dreamed of but most thought would never come true is now happening. Two scene legends since the late 70s, Los Angeles heavyweights Social Distortion and Bad Religion have teamed up to shoot our big piece of toast in early 2023 with concerts scheduled in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne […]

Ethics and Religion Talk is looking for your questions! Want to challenge or interrogate our panel of clergy, representing 10 different faiths and traditions? Have you struggled with an ethical dilemma at work, in your family, or in your place of worship? Send your questions and dilemmas to [email protected]. The family wanted to honor their […]

Some Christian leaders have argued that a track record of good governance and not religious affiliations should determine the outcome of the 2023 elections. Christian leaders speaking at the close of a 3-day non-denominational prayer summit for the nation on Sunday said the next president must tackle corruption to tackle insecurity, adding that the same […]

It is mid-August and already many students are back in school, enthusiastically returning to their desks, making new friends, opening new books. Most teachers have been back at work for a week or more to prepare for the students assigned to them. My wife retired as a teacher over 10 years ago. After earning a […]

Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin recently made headlines because her photos from a private party sparked controversy, knowing her age and her husband Sanna Marin, the 36-year-old Prime Minister of Finland, sparked controversy last week after a video of her having fun and dancing with her friends emerged online. Finland Prime Minister Sanna Marin Biography, […]

Each of us is endowed with a number of personal strengths and weaknesses. For me, I sometimes find myself in conversations that clearly reveal my weakness in knowing history – even relatively current history. For example, I learned in a conversation just a few weeks ago that our nation’s oath of allegiance has changed over […]

Heaps of household items and school supplies — from laundry detergent and Clorox wipes to towels and notebooks — fill the two closets and garage of Fannie Yarbrough’s Decatur home. × This page requires JavaScript. Javascript is required for you to play premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. kAm(6=4@>6 E@ E96 9625BF2CE6CD […]

We can choose to do good. We can choose to do wrong. In Jewish thought, which is followed by many if not most Christians, we find the idea of ​​the yetzer. The word means inclination. We have a penchant for good and for evil. We are called at all times to choose the good as […]

Cait Allen found herself in Northern California after dropping out of college and attending ministry school for a year. But, as she describes it, the group she was part of turned out to be a “real cult.” “I just grew a little bit,” she said. “I stopped playing music for a while, because all my […]

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Placeholder while loading article actions The U.S. Supreme Court’s latest ruling on school prayer takes me back to a chilly fall afternoon in 1961. I was in the stands with my friends nervously watching our football team of Hillsdale High School in San Mateo, Calif., on the brink of defeat in the championship game against […]

A Vespers Jazz is held at 6 p.m. on August 14 at Northridge United Methodist Church located on Reseda Boulevard. (Google Street View) Here is a sampling of upcoming religious gatherings in the San Fernando Valley area. August 13 Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church: The church is holding a contemporary service at 5 p.m. Also, a […]

Members and friends of First Baptist Church of Three Springs gathered for lunch Wednesday, August 10 at Rikki’s Place in Three Springs. The meal was delicious ! The group would also like to thank the waitress, Justine, for her friendly service. It was wonderful that 19 people were there. The group took advantage of this […]

Reverend Mike McClure, who plays sensational singer Pastor Mike Jr., became a household name outside of the gospel genre after dominating the 37th Stellar Gospel Music Awards on July 16 in Atlanta. The 38-year-old pastor of Rock City Church in Forestdale, Alabama, won in six of the eight categories in which he was nominated. He […]

Friday, August 12, 2022 By John Hill Director, Diocese of Salt Lake City Office of Life, Justice and Peace Religion and its many practices can be forces for good. Prayer and discernment enhance personal and institutional decision-making by helping us focus not just on the pros and cons, but on broader principles such as the […]

The Fountain Hills Christian Ministerial Association (FHCMA) is hosting a food closet on August 15, providing boxes of essentials to families feeling the pinch of soaring gas, rent and food prices. “The motivation behind this was the thought that with prices going up, especially rent, a lot of these young families might need some help,” […]

Fredrick Nwabufo, columnist and media entrepreneur, called for disciplined conversations about the 2023 elections. Speaking in an interview on News Central Africa on Monday, the journalist urged Nigerians to question those who have stood to run for office on real issues, instead of sparking discussions around overriding interests. He said Nigerians are bound to repeat […]

One of my appearances on the program at the American Academy of Religion conference in Denver in November is on a panel discussion on the book AI 2041. The concept is the one that grabbed me right away: a book co-written by a science fiction author and a scientista collection of short stories and essays, […]

Most of us have heard that having lots of money cannot buy love or bring happiness. Since I’ve never been very rich, I’ll trust God on that one. Most people try to establish financial security, but it’s also common for those who succeed to experience frustration and disappointment. Ecclesiastes 5:10-12 gives us this divine insight: […]

I think sometimes we overlook the importance of small words. Big words sound fancy and so big words have to be important. Swear words are hard to pronounce, and not everyone knows them, so swear words make us sound smart. Small words, on the other hand, seem to disappear. When we scan a sentence or […]

It was the kind of quote from Pope John Paul II that was powerful and prophetic – but difficult to print on a political sticker. “America will remain a beacon of freedom to the world as long as it upholds those moral truths that are at the very heart of its historical experience,” he said […]

Communication, especially effective communication, is the hardest thing humans try to do with each other. This has always been the case, ever since early humans got together in groups and tried to find ways to communicate and work together. These days, even with all the technology we have, we still find it difficult to communicate […]

A former governor of Edo State, Adam Oshiomhole, said the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has nothing to do with political decisions. He spoke as a guest on Arise TV’s morning show on Wednesday. The APC’s Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket had drawn widespread criticism across the country, with groups such as CAN frowning at its insensitivity […]

Wednesday, August 3, 2022 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. ET (US) | Reception 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. ET (US) | Program 1050 Rooms Jenkins Nanovic | Zoom Webinar In August, just over two decades after the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the sex abuse scandal in the Catholic Archdiocese of Boston, a group of scholars, […]

Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, said religion should not divide Ghanaians but should rather be “a force of unity”. Launching the 175th anniversary celebrations of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Ghana (EPCG), he called on Ghanaians to consider and utilize diverse religious inclinations as a force for good and […]

The First Amendment to the Constitution reads: “Congress shall make no law respecting the establishment of any religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or restricting freedom of speech or of the press; or the right of the people to assemble peacefully and seek redress from the government for their grievances. Simple enough, right? Well […]

Your party, the APC, finally settled for a ticket of the same faith. The North seems to be at home with the Muslim-Muslim ticket. Don’t you think this is a problem in the Niger Delta region where you come from? Some of us even supported Shettima’s candidacy. We advised Asiwaju to go find a good […]

Babahir Lawal July 29 (THEWILL) — Former Federation Cabinet Secretary Babachir Lawal has said the 2023 elections will be all about religion, launched by the All Progressives Congress (APC). Lawal spoke at the APC Northern Christian Leaders Summit in Abuja 2022 on Friday. Absolving Christians from bringing religion into Nigerian politics, Lawal warned that the […]

The Supreme Court’s decision in Kennedy v. Bremerton School District last month reignited the conversation about the place of religion in public schools. While many fear the decision will undermine the traditional separation of church and state in public education, Northeast experts agree K-12 schools need to do better to recognize and honor the identity […]

By Abba Dukawa Hunger and unspeakable hardship do not respect ethnicity orreligion. Just like the rain, whenever there’s a downpour, no one has a roofis always spared the reason why religion should not be a criteriawho rules the country. As the country gradually counts the months before a new election yearstill in 2023, the question […]

The proper technical term for the veneration of Mary, in the Catholic Church, is hyperdulia. This means a higher level than dulia – the veneration of saints – but less than latria, degree of adoration reserved for the Holy Trinity. Marie is the only character who can receive hyperdulia. This subtle refinement of the gradations […]

How the Roosters changed their uniform because it went against Sonny Bill Williams’ religious beliefs – as the Sea Eagles refuse to back down on the Pride jersey Cross-Code Superstar Sonny Bill Williams Opened Up About His Religious Beliefs Would not wear jerseys with gambling links – including Roosters sponsor Unibet In 2020, Unibet accepted […]

Nigerian Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fasholadeclared his support for choosing his former principal as his running mate ahead of the 2023 election. Mr Fashola, in an interview broadcast on Channels Television on Sunday, endorsed the choice of Kashim Shettima as the running mate of All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate Bola Tinubu. MM. […]

It is said that man is both a physical and a spiritual being. In this bodily framework, he is aware of the need to prepare for the hereafter. He believes that if he wants to escape the punishment of his evil ways in this life in the hereafter, he must cleanse himself of all forms […]

My great-grandfather was a bishop in a small Christian denomination who started preaching on street corners. Crowds gathered to hear his message of God’s love. Eventually, he founded a church in Dayton, Ohio’s poorest district, conducting standing-room-only services. I look up to my great-grandfather, but I’m an Episcopal priest and we don’t usually preach on […]

Outdoor Celtic music concert The Wilbraham-Sarah The Fiddler Outdoor Celtic Music Concert will be held Saturday, July 23 from 1-3:45 p.m. on the lawn of Christ the King Epiphany Church, 758 Main St., across from Rice’s Farm. Bring your garden chair and/or blanket. Admission is free, donations are accepted to support the Minnechaug Land Trust. […]

Soccer Mommy has shared a dark new cover of REM’s “Losing My Religion” – listen to it below. Sophie Allison shared the cover as part of Deezer’s new “InVersions 90s Project,” which features 16 covers of classic 90s tracks. Other project participants include Arya Starr, who covered TLC’s “No Scrubs.” , and Priya Ragu covering […]

While surveys show that Americans remain more supportive of abortion access than they oppose it, the importance of religion in people’s lives often shapes their views on the topic, according to the experts. So when the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last month, many people with strong religious beliefs — especially Christian conservatives — […]

Sunday: Barry Deitz is a speaker BERNARDSTON — On Sunday, July 17, Bernardston Unitarians meet at the 1739 Unitarian Church on Church Street. Barry Deitz leads the service at 11:30 a.m. To attend via Zoom, send your name and email to 413-330-0807. Lynne Walker will provide our music. Our next summer service, August 7, welcomes […]

It is debatable whether Colombo would have put itself at the mercy of Beijing to this extent had it not been for the Indian factor. It seems distant, but newspaper footage of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla attending a Hindu puja to unveil a massively expanded version of Ashoka’s Lion […]

90 day fiance Season 9 newcomers Yve Arellano and Mohamed Abdelhamed left fans spellbound last month after the pair visited a local mosque together in Yve’s home state of New Mexico. Mohamed revealed what he was looking for in a significant other, insisting that Yve is ready to convert to Islam because he doesn’t want […]

Most Americans agree that Christians are treated worse today than they were in the past. Yet a significant minority think they complain too much. These are among the findings included in a new report on religious tolerance from Lifestyle Research, which regularly conducts surveys of American religious life. The data showed that even non-Christians are […]

Chinese space scientists have proposed that the calendar should not have a religion or even Earth as its center. —NASA/Unsplash Space scientists come up with a timeline for not having religion or Earth as the center. In outer space, timing is a major challenge. Right now, the Greenwich meridian is the point of reference. Chinese […]

Robert Weiner WASHINGTON, DC, USA, July 13, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — Former White House spokesperson Robert Weiner and policy analyst Abby Paras just had two op-eds featured in OpEdNews. In the first article, they argue that the abuse of Nancy Pelosi by the Catholic Church through Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone’s refusal to give her communion due […]

Religious freedom is under threat in many countries.(Photo: Unsplash/Gift Habeshaw) It is a known fact that violations against persons of religion or belief are indicative of violations of many other human rights in the same context. It is also now understood that the problem is beyond the ability of any individual, organization, community or even […]

Comedians frequently shoot taboo targets, but that wasn’t what Norm Macdonald was doing when he tackled Down syndrome while recording what became Netflix’s new ‘Nothing Special’ stand-up special. “I love people with Down syndrome,” Macdonald said, in an audienceless performance filled with his familiar pauses and puzzled expressions. “I wish I had Down syndrome, and […]

Millions of Muslims around the world – including countries like Afghanistan, Libya, Egypt, Kenya and Yemen – celebrate Eid al-Adha, one of the biggest holidays in the Islamic calendar. . Known as the “Feast of Sacrifice”, the revered observance coincides with the final rites of the annual Hajj in Saudi Arabia on Saturday. Eid al-Adha […]

Speaking strongly to a petitioner asking that non-Hindus should not be allowed to participate in the Kumbabishegam festival of Arulmighu Adikesava Perumal Thirukovil in Thiruvattar, the Madras High Court held that a person belonging to any religion should neither be prevented or prohibited from entering a temple. The petition was filed by a certain C. […]

A Reflection for the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Readings: Deuteronomy 30:10-14 Colossians 1:15-20 Luke 10:25-37 Do Catholics try to impose their religion on others? Or, following the disappearance of Roe v. Wade, is an old prejudice being rearranged by those who perceive Christian moral teaching as personally limiting? “Keep your religion away from my […]

AAccording to a Pew Research Center survey in March this year, 61% of Americans think abortion should be legal in most cases. Even so, the United States Supreme Court struck down the constitutional right to abortion established in its 1973 decision Roe v. Wade. No wonder the reaction was fierce. Democratic congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has […]

The International Ministerial Conference on Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB), to be held in London on July 5-6, will bring together government officials and members of civil society from around the world to discuss pressing global threats to the FoRB, and most importantly, how the international community can respond. This last point is crucial; […]

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, and that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights, and that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” What to think of such a Declaration, almost 250 years later? Here are some thoughts. It is a […]

In the late 1970s, Bob Dylan shocked fans when the focus of his music shifted towards religion. Dylan was a born-again Christian, and his music showed that clearly. He released three explicitly Christian albums and spoke about his faith with the public. However, on a much more private and personal level, Dylan enjoyed talking about […]

This is seen as opposition to the ideological framework of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and a pushback against its agenda of subsuming Adivasis within the larger Hindu identity. Tribal community leaders and parties, including the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), have advocated the need for a separate Sarna religion code in the next census. Followers […]

preacher point By Pastor Timothy Johnson Jan. 22, 1973; the 1973-74 school year; and April 24, 1975 — keep those dates in mind. They are essential to the rest of the column. Abortion has been a hot topic in the news, on social media, and in private conversation since the Supreme Court’s recent choice to […]

At 31, Grace Semler Baldridge is still a preacher’s kid. The musician, who spent her childhood growing up in a parsonage, never thought she would write an entire album about her religious upbringing. But when the pandemic left him with little time to focus on his music, the end result was an album Baldridge couldn’t […]

Australian census data released yesterday shows that – for the first time in our nation’s history – Christians are in the minority. The news that only 44% of Australians now identify as Christians – down from 74.6% in 1996 – sent Christianophobes into a frenzy. “Abandoning God” was trending on social media as atheists danced […]

I grew up in rural upstate New York, where life was tough and often isolating. The people in our community were very poor, but we took care of each other. The neighbors extended love and support to my family. Yet there was a deep undercurrent of abandonment and anger. Far to the south, Confederate flags […]

It happened. The U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wadethe landmark 1973 decision that legalized abortion nationwide. Mark Sherman of the Associated Press reported: WASHINGTON (AP) – The Supreme Court ended constitutional abortion protections that had been in place for nearly 50 years in a decision by his conservative majority to overturn Roe vs. Wade. […]

“‘Religion’ has long meant not only theology,” writes one scholar, “but also rituals, communities, and moral code.” (Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Latter-day Saint worshipers attend General Conference in April 2022, when the conference center allowed half capacity amid the lingering pandemic. Religion scholar Matthew Bowman says there are reasons people go to […]

The Deeper Christian Life ministry on Saturday launched an empowerment program, called Young Eagles Soaring, to train the country’s youth in job skills. The program attended by thousands of young people who cross religious lines was initiated by the Church Superintendent, Pastor Williams Kumuyi, at the grounds of Deeper Life Camp, Eyenkorin, Asa Local Government […]

The massacre took place during a Sunday mass, but it was no ordinary Sunday – it was the great feast of Pentecost, which marks the end of the Easter season. Moreover, the gunmen did not strike in northern Nigeria, where Christian communities are isolated in a predominantly Muslim region. The 30-minute attack took place inside […]

It is often assumed that religious leaders and scientists have opposing worldviews, but what do the two groups really think about the dialogue between them? Do we have to choose between religion and science, or can there be common ground? Rejoin Alyssa Hasty, Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics and Associate Dean of […]

June 22, 2022 June 22, 2022 A new Gallup poll shows belief in God at its lowest level in America. Here’s everything you need to know: What does the new survey reveal? A record 81% of Americans answered “yes” to the question “Do you believe in God?” in a new Gallup survey released last Friday, […]

On World Yoga Day, we speak to Sh. Pradeep Chauhan, Vice President, The Life Eternal Trust Delhi. Chauhan explains to us the aspects of yoga unknown to many, that is to say through the awakening of Kundalini. He adds that Sahaj Yoga is the greatest gift to humanity and thousands of people around the world […]

Religion is the biggest threat afflicting Nigerian society. Surprisingly, our problem is not even politics but religion. Some religions breed sectarian groups, fanatics and extremists, those who can kill and cause mayhem and who would not fear to wipe out all of humanity or go all the way in the fight and defense of their […]

Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images Even before the infamous Oscars slap in the face, Will Smith was probably the most famous movie star in the world. Starting out as a rapper turned comedian on the hit NBC sitcom The prince of Bel-Airhis ridiculous likeability catapulted him to stardom and a career as a top man. […]

Three ladies were discussing the trials of aging. The former said, “Sometimes I catch myself with a jar of mayonnaise in my hand in front of the fridge and I can’t remember whether to put it away or make a sandwich.” The second said, “Well, sometimes I find myself on the landing of the stairs […]

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — A new Florida law banning abortion after 15 weeks with some exceptions violates Jewish religious freedom rights in addition to the privacy protections of the state constitution, a synagogue claims in a trial. The lawsuit filed by Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor of Boynton Beach argues that the law that takes effect […]

Right-wing media has been relentless in its attacks on trans people. In a single three-week window in March and April of this year, Fox News aired more than 170 anti-trans segments. And over the past few months and weeks, calling LGBTQ people “groomersand “pedophiles” have been deemed acceptable by the GOP mainstream, with high-ranking Republicans […]

The Supreme Court will decide this month on two cases that could overhaul the law governing religion and schools. These cases raise both constitutional questions and the larger question of how Jews should navigate between the Scylla of secularism and the Charybdis of Christianity. Should we continue to strive to prevent Christianity from dominating public […]

By Gilbert Ekezie The The Prelate of the Methodist Church in Nigeria, Dr. Samuel Chukwuemeka-Uche has frowned upon the gruesome murder of a 200-level student of Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto, Deborah Samuel, by Islamic extremists in Sokoto recently. He said the relentless killing of Christians would no longer be tolerated and called on […]

America’s largest Protestant denomination and second-largest Christian denomination is rocked by a sex abuse scandal that sheds a harsh light on one of the nation’s most politically powerful religious groups and renews attention to its past. racist. The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) is a collection of loosely affiliated member churches, with just under 15 million […]

Tower of St. Ruprecht, the oldest church in Vienna: Out with the Holy Ghost, in with the Zeitgeist Today was the big Pride Parade in Vienna. I have never seen a pride parade. The most striking things were all the kids there, especially the middle schoolers and teenage girls, all decked out in their rainbow […]

06/09/2022 Indonesia (International Christian Concern) – Indonesian Minister of Religions Yaqut Cholil Qoumas tries to promote Indonesia as a country of religious tolerance and inclusion. He recently reiterated his intention to invite Pope Francis to Indonesia to greet Catholics and witness to Indonesia’s religious diversity. “Before the pandemic, the pope had planned to come to […]

The Christian Association of Nigeria has rejected any intention to field presidential and vice-presidential candidates of the same religion by any political party in Nigeria, saying the 1999 constitution promotes religious balance. In a statement signed by lawyer Joseph Bade Daramola, national secretary of CAN, the association predicted that it would be a failure for […]

Coming behind Shannon Bream The Mothers and Daughters of the Bible Speak, Amir Tsarfati’s analysis of the last book of the Bible, Reveal the revelation (Harvest Prophecy), debuts on our Religion Nonfiction bestseller list at No. 2. Books on Bible prophecy are attracting more interest, says Harvest Prophecy, and the publisher promoted Reveal revelations on […]

Freedom of religion is generally respected and protected in the Macao SAR, despite some instances where it could be restricted in extraordinary situations for national security reasons, a US State Department report says. The US State Department recently released its 2021 International Religious Freedom Report for China, which includes Hong Kong and Macau, with a […]

Achieve government-supported religion status typically creates a dependency on political and financial support from the state that erodes the ability of faith groups to attract new followers and foster participation, a new study finds. “Furthermore, state involvement in the affairs of the privileged religion – which often goes hand in hand with official status and […]

In my last legalese column, I talked about the First Amendment, specifically freedom of speech. I’d like to talk a bit more about the First Amendment, this time focusing a bit more on the Free Exercise of Religion section. To reiterate, here is the exact language of the First Amendment: “Congress shall make no law […]

Reading room available at Lancaster Church LANCASTER – First Church of Christ, Scientist, 44802 Fern Ave., maintains a reading room – a bookstore and library – at the east entrance which is open to the public 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. A wide selection of Christian material, including Bibles and […]

I recently thought of the Christian Crusades when I read that Russian Patriarch Kirill I gave full blessing to Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. In the 12th and 13th centuries, various popes offered all sorts of spiritual benefits, including the forgiveness of sins, to men who agreed to participate in one of the many armies […]

JEWISH satirist, author and documentarian John Safran injected tongue-in-cheek humor and pointed ideas into a six-member Vivid Sydney panel discussion in the NSW Parliament on Tuesday titled “Do Politics and Religion Mix?”, moderated by the executive director of the Center for Ethics, Dr. Simon Longstaff. Asked what he thinks about the appropriate boundaries between bringing […]

Wayne Holly greeted the congregation as we gathered to worship at Mill Creek Baptist Church on Sunday morning. On Memorial Day weekend, we remembered those who fought for our freedom and the deaths of loved ones. Karen Gardner was celebrating a birthday and special prayers were asked for Molly and Louise. Shelley Hall taught the […]

We generally assume that the threats to Christianity come from outside – the forces of secularism, postmodernism, sexual revolution, etc., etc. – but what about threats to Christianity from within? He reacts to the report of sexual abuse and cover-ups among Southern Baptists, also in reference to the Roman Catholic Church scandal, the politicization of […]