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International Scholars Highlight Ongoing Discussions on Religious Freedom and Civic Participation
8+ min ago (161+ words) Recent public discussions involving Shincheonji Church of Jesus have prompted commentary from international scholars and observers of religion, public policy, and human rights. Among those commenting is Dr. Massimo Introvigne, an Italian sociologist of religion, who has written about the…...
Catholic church unveils Black Mary and Jesus posters in anti-racism drive - AOL
5+ hour, 55+ min ago (353+ words) The Catholic church has unveiled posters depicting Mary and Jesus as different ethnicities as part of an anti-racism drive launched in the wake of George Floyd's murder. The images, showing the Biblical figures as Black, Asian and Middle Eastern, are…...
Global anticipation as Healing Streams Live Healing Services hold |
28+ min ago (1593+ words) This July, the world, again, stands expectant for another extraordinary outpouring of miracles, signs, wonders, and the transforming power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It promises to be a mighty wave of faith, prayer, and expectation, rising across the…...
Ismail Faruqi and the Islamisation of Knowledge
30+ min ago (631+ words) Who is Ismail Faruqi? He held advanced degrees in philosophy, comparative religion, and Islamic studies, and served as a professor at Temple University in the United States. Faruqi was a prolific scholar, lecturer, and advocate for the intellectual revival of…...
Celebrating God's global family
48+ min ago (790+ words) Greg Asimakoupoulos and Jackie Nolte, a Seattle Pacific University colleague, sport identical sweaters. OK! I admit it! I am a proud American. I don't just listen to the National Anthem when it is sung at sporting events. I sing along....
Pastor column: Faithful labor or anxious striving: Which are you doing?
48+ min ago (596+ words) Psalm 127 begins with a simple but searching truth: "Unless the LORD builds the house, those who build it labor in vain." Those words are not just for builders, parents, pastors or leaders. They are for every person trying to build…...
The World Needs Benedictine Stability
1+ hour, 13+ min ago (284+ words) Benedictine wisdom teaches that stability of heart, community, and place roots the soul in Christ and brings peace amid our hyper-sensational world....
The Lord of the Rings and the Victory of Confession
1+ hour, 18+ min ago (24+ words) Boromir's final confession to Aragorn, which follows the three penitential acts, affirms that repentance is a greater victory than that of any battle....
Leigh Fitzpatrick Snead: "Married couples are called to bear fruit beyond having children
52+ min ago (666+ words) Leigh Fitpatrick Snead speaks about infertility in marriage with complete openness and sincerity, emphasizing that marriages are called to bear fruit beyond the children they may conceive. The author, Leigh Fitzpatrick Snead In this interview, she talks with Omnes about…...