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No Ishmaels Please
I want to say a word about faith. Recent events in my own life have driven home just how easy it is to loose sight of what we say we believe. Just like Abraham of old, we often try to bring about results through our own efforts. For those of... Read More
The Greatest Love and Self-image
The Greek language had three words for "Love" First there was "eros," from which we get "erotic.. This was, of course a purely selfish love. Then there was "Phileo" (Philadelphia), or "brotherly love" This is the love of one family member for another. But the Bible added a new one--"agape"... Read More
What If? -- Musings on the Tsunami
Thumbing through Isaiah recently I was startled to find this: after a passage (in Isaiah 19) in which the prophet describes horrors that caused the hearts of the Egyptians to "melt within them," he predicts that "the people will turn to the Lord, and he will respond to their pleas... Read More
What about the 4400?
Murders are so frequent in our country that a single homicide seldom grabs national attention unless the perpetrator or the victim is already a celebrity. Even a double murder is not national news. It takes multiple murders to make the headlines, CNN, and the network evening news.The Oklahoma bombing of... Read More
What Jesus Expects of You and Me
Sometimes it is hard to know where to start even if you know what your talents are. Jesus has something to say about what we can do and what he expects us to do. Until you can find the specific purpose God has for you there is still work we... Read More
Why More Priests Need To Train As Fighters (And Why We Dont See Many Boxers In Church)
"Therefore I do not run like a man running aimlessly; I do not fight like a man beating the air. No, I beat my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize." --... Read More
About The Spiritual World of Madonna
Pop singer Madonna came this week to Tel Aviv to take part in a congress of Kabbala studies. According to press releases, she is going to stay in Israel until Sunday night and will have on the last day of her visit, the opportunity to visit the graves of Jewish... Read More
Popping the Balloon of Belief
I'm really excited. I just got a bigger soapbox, and I wanted to invite the rest of you to get up here on it with me.You may remember I was recently talking about how beliefs are at the core of our conflicts, yet those beliefs are built upon less-than-complete information.... Read More
Here?s Help for the ?I Can?t Say ?No? Blues?
I hear it all the time. Cries from Christian women who want desperately to serve the Lord, but who feel overwhelmed. "I almost dread going to PTO meetings or church services anymore because I just know somebody else is going to ask me to help with something," they say. "Don't... Read More
Your Mission Field At Work
One point many Christian Working Moms who have been interviewed have made is that they are a shining light in their work place. Whether or not you can speak openly about your faith at work, your co-workers are watching. Are they seeing Jesus in you? Do they see you handle... Read More
NPR (blog)
NPR (blog)
We all know how the battle lines shake out: evangelical vs. scientist, believer vs. atheist. The culture war defined as science vs. religion is so overheated that it seems to be more of a caricature than a coherent, useful discussion. Unless, that is ...
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Reuters
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian lawmakers on Tuesday took a step toward imposing jail terms for offending religious feelings, approving legislation proposed after punk band Pussy Riot performed a raucous protest song in Moscow's main Orthodox Christian ...
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Washington Times
National Review Online (blog)
There is good news about the State Department International Religious Freedom Report, released on May 20. First, the report is, by and large an excellent resource. While slightly slimmer than in most previous years, it is still the most comprehensive ...
ANALYSIS: Does religious freedom report need more 'teeth'?Religion News Service
Freedom of religion scarce in Iran, ChinaWashington Times
US report: Scant improvement in religious freedom in CubaSunHerald.com
AllMediaNY -Daily News Egypt -AllAfrica.com
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Religion News Service
Religion News Service
The tornadoes that ripped through Oklahoma yesterday have inspired Twitter prayers from around the world for the nearly 100 people — including many children — killed in the disaster. A new NYPD court filing shows the extent to which New York's finest ...
The Bolton News
TACKLING mental health problems in ethnic minorities should take religion and spirituality into account, Bolton South East MP Yasmin Qureshi has told the Commons. Speaking during a Parliamentary debate, Ms Qureshi claimed mental health issues among ...
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National Review Online (blog)
National Review Online (blog)
Free Speech and Freedom of Religion, produced by the Free To Choose Network. “Free speech and freedom of religion are not contradictory, but complementary,” argues Mchangama. “We need one to have the other.” He takes as his ideal Chicago's North ...
WRTV Indianapolis
WRTV Indianapolis
MUNCIE, Ind. - Ball State University is investigating a complaint that one of its professors is teaching religion rather than science. The Freedom From Religion Foundation has filed a formal objection to Eric Hedin's teaching with university officials ...
Group: Ball State science prof teaches ChristianityUSA TODAY
Group claims Ball State prof teaching creationismPost-Tribune
Atheist group claims Ball State prof is teaching creationismNews Sentinel
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Interfax-Religion
Moscow, May 22, Interfax - State Duma Committee on Public and Religious Organizations Chairman Yaroslav Nilov (Liberal Democratic Party) has invited U.S. Ambassador Michael McFaul to meet on the parliament premises and discuss the development of ...
Advocate.com
Religious liberty is one of our nation's most cherished values, and something that the American Civil Liberties Union has fought to safeguard since our founding nearly a century ago. It guarantees us the freedom to hold any belief we choose and the ...
Religion News Service
A Patrician cross, Ireland's dominant religious symbols, marks a burial at Dublin's Glasnevin Cemetery. Glasnevin is home to one of the few crematoriums in Ireland and has seen a 50 percent increase in the number of cremations in the last decade ...
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Letters from Christ: the Calligraphy of the Spirit
Their reasoning must have been, "This is the precious gospel... Read More
Possibilities in Prayer
Prostrateology is the theological term for the doctrine of prayer.... Read More
Building a Church and Church Building Designs
Building a church is a large project that is more... Read More
Jesus is Lord: Lets Stop Usurping His Roles
In five words Paul enunciates the basic principle of the... Read More
Rudraksha Beads - For Health, Wealth & Spirituality
The Tears of Lord Shiva that are Rudraksha, are the... Read More
The Green Cross
"We desperately need to recognize that we are the guests... Read More
In the Wake of Katrina: For Mature Christians Only!
One reason the rescue and relief effort regarding Katrina has... Read More
What Is The Most Important Righteous Requirement Of Gods Law?
To live "under the law" is to live under the... Read More
The Women Issue
The following message entitled THE WOMAN ISSUE is a study... Read More
Knowledge Of The Power
For it is written in Proverbs 1:7 it says The... Read More
Why Cardinal Ratzinger Chose the Name Pope Benedict XVI
Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger was elected to the papal throne on... Read More
Churchless Christianity: A Move of God?
There's another "move of God" that's sweeping the nations. Have... Read More
Books of the Living and Dead
Revelation 20:12 makes a powerful claim: "And I saw the... Read More
Ultimate Truth:The Invitation
Religion is so many things. From what we can see... Read More
L. Ron Hubbard, Jr. Blows the Whistle
L. Ron Hubbard, Jr. Blows the WhistleWhen L. Ron Hubbard... Read More
Imagine
Some people imagine what glory will behold them at the... Read More
Christian Universalism, Calvinism, and Arminianism: Where Do You Fit In?
All of the various denominations of professing Christians may be... Read More
Divine Power/Jesus is over Everything
Divine power is so great, Paul an apostle of Christ... Read More
Isnt There But One God?
I heard a pastor say, regarding people of the Muslim... Read More
The Catholic Obsession with Martyrs and the Question of Pain and Suffering
The Catholic Church is kind of like a forest sometimes.... Read More
The Wisdom of this World is Foolishness with God
Once you start to receive the knowledge and wisdom of... Read More
Amos and Social Justice - Part 1
Amos was a shepherd who lived in the region of... Read More
Be Careful How You Live -- Ephesians 5:15-20
There is a sharp contrast in Ephesians between the "light"... Read More
The 7 Trumpet Judgments
This article will deal with the next set of judgments... Read More
Knowing Hinduism or Hindu Religion
Hindus are concentrated in India, Nepal and Sri Lanka and... Read More
Pope John Paul II, The Right Man at the Right Time
The world has been blessed to have Pope John Paul... Read More
Christian Leaders: Nazi or Mass Murderer? A Fun Who?s Who Quiz
Figure out which Christian Leader goes with which description ?A.... Read More
Has God Ever Disappointed You in Prayer?
Of a truth, the physical manifestations of God's answers to... Read More
Priesthood is Not a Profession - Does this Attest for Unprofessionalism?
1 INTRODUCTIONAS IN THE ABSTRACT2 WHY PRIESTHOOD IS NOT A... Read More
Isnt There But One God?
I heard a pastor say, regarding people of the Muslim... Read More
Satan is Let Loose One More Time
After the 1000 years are up in the Millennium Kingdom,... Read More
Judgement Day
For it is written in Matthew 12:36 But I tell... Read More
Crazy in Love
Several years ago my cousin was pleased to find out... Read More
Believing
It is written in Proverbs 14:2 There is a way... Read More
Killing Red Heads
"With regard to the ancient Egyptians we have it on... Read More
Slain in the Spirit?
WHAT'S HAPPENING HERE?A Catholic woman reported to me that a... Read More
Smith Wigglesworth on the Power of the Word
You have all heard me talk about Smith Wigglesworth. He... Read More
It is Written: Alien Invasion of Planet Earth PART ONE
IT IS WRITTEN. Satanic Panic and the Alien Connection -... Read More
The Scrolls and the Grail
DEAD SEA SCROLLS: - Dr Norman Golb is a top... Read More
The Rapture, A Coming Event; Part 1
Daniel 2:44-11:35To begin with, what is prophecy? It's the study... Read More
The Green Cross
"We desperately need to recognize that we are the guests... Read More
Preachers In America Will Cause Americas Demise
American Preachers Are At The Forefront Of The Travesties Committed... Read More
Rudraksha Beads - For Health, Wealth & Spirituality
The Tears of Lord Shiva that are Rudraksha, are the... Read More
What about the 4400?
Murders are so frequent in our country that a single... Read More
The Dangers of Harry Potter
The Harry Potter book has just been released in the... Read More
Theres No Time Like the Present
Today certainly is a present and we are to rejoice... Read More
In Divers Places
Isaiah 65:17-65:25In Divers Places. A Look at prophecy and today's... Read More
Sexual Deviants and the Catholic Church
It is unfortunate that the Catholic Church seems to continue... Read More
The Gospel Of Convenience
The subject of this document is so unpleasing to the... Read More
The Story of Joshua and Caleb
The story of Joshua and Caleb is one of the... Read More
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