Christianity Is Exploding in China
There’s nothing secret about Chongyi Church, one of the largest in China. Its lighted steeple and giant cross penetrate the night sky of Hangzhou, the capital of coastal Zhejiang Province.
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Pope Denounces Jihad as ‘Deviant Forms of Religion’
In his yearly address to the Vatican Diplomatic Corps on Monday, Pope Francis decried the breakdown of society “spawning violence and death.” Referencing the “tragic slayings which took place in Paris,” Francis blamed enslavement to “deviant forms of religion.” This fundamentalism, Francis said,
Bill Donohue Criticized for Claiming Hebdo Victims ‘Provoked’ Violence
Bill Donohue came under withering attack for remarks that critics say blame the victims of the Charlie Hebdo attacks for their own deaths.
Here’s How Much Drinking It Would Take to Reach the Breathalyzer Level of the Bishop Charged in a Fatal Hit-and-Run
Bishop Heather Cook of the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland is being held on $2.5 million bond for allegedly killing cyclist Thomas Palermo.
Pope Francis: ‘You Cannot Be a Christian Outside the Church’
Pope Francis baptized 33 children on Sunday morning, the day that Christians celebrate the feast of the Baptism of the Lord. In his homily, the Pope told parents to teach their children that “you cannot be a Christian outside the
Islamist Paris Massacre Provokes PC Fears of Comparable Christian Attacks
Following Wednesday’s Islamist attack on the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, the Associated Press has removed an image of Andres Serrano’s 1987 photograph Piss Christ from its image bank.
Study: Christians Suffer ‘Extreme Persecution’ in Countries with Majority Muslim Populations
According to the newly released World Watch List for 2015, nine out of the top ten countries where Christians suffer “extreme persecution” have populations that are at least 50% Muslim.
Female Bishop Finally Arrested over Lethal Hit-and-Run, Accused of Driving Drunk and Texting
The female Episcopalian Bishop who, by her Diocese’s admission, struck and killed a widely respected Baltimore bike designer has been arrested and charged with a number of crimes that could result in up to 21 years in jail.
Yes, the Terrorists Won
Charlie Hebdo was attacked for the crime of printing cartoons of Mohammed. The kosher supermarket was attacked for the crime of containing Jews. The Nazis and their European collaborators dreamt of a Jew-free Europe. With the help of radical Muslims, that’s now becoming a reality.
Episcopal Church Celebrates Planned Parenthood on Roe v. Wade Anniversary
January 22, 2015 will mark the 42nd anniversary of legalized abortion in America because of the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision. While the global pro-life community prepares for its largest March for Life ever in Washington DC, a Wichita church will be hosting a different sort of commemoration—a celebration of abortion for Planned Parenthood. The organization claims responsibility for nearly a third of all abortions performed in the United States.
Muslim-Raised Actor on Playing Jesus: ‘Islam Believes That Jesus Is a Prophet’
Muslim-raised actor Haaz Sleiman is set to portray Jesus Christ in National Geographic’s upcoming television movie “Killing Jesus,” an adaptation of Bill O’Reilly’s bestselling 2013 book Killing Jesus: A History.
Pope Francis Receives Delegation of Persecuted Yazidis in Vatican
Pope Francis today received a delegation of the community of the Yazidi, led by their world leader, Tahsin Said Ali Beg, and their supreme spiritual leader, the Skeikh Kato, both of whom are residents of Iraqi Kurdistan.
‘Don’t let Charlie Hebdo Be Seen As A Victim’ Says Buzzfeed Political Reporter
Buzzfeed’s ‘Political Reporter’ accused Charlie Hebdo of “goading” Muslims and “mocking” Islamic values in an article published in Muslim News shortly after the last attack on the magazine’s office. Siraj Datoo warned his readers,“don’t let Charlie Hebdo be seen as
Vatican, French Bishops Condemn Charlie Hebdo Massacre
Wednesday’s attack on the Paris offices of French satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo, in which 12 people were killed, caused “abhorrence” in the Vatican, according to sources at the Holy See press office.
Turkey Allows Building of First Christian Church in Nearly a Century
In a significant gesture, the Turkish government has authorized the construction of a Syriac Christian church in Istanbul, the first to be built since the establishment of the Turkish Republic in 1923. The decision came during a meeting on Friday
New US Congress More Religious Than the General Public: 92% Christian, 0% Atheist
American voters, whether believers or not, apparently enjoy being represented by people of faith. A recent study by the Pew Research Center found that not a single declared atheist was elected to the 114th Congress of the United States.
Polish University Restores PhDs Divested From Jews Under Nazi Germany
Better late than never.
Pope Tells Christians to Carry Bible with Them Everywhere
After his midday “Angelus” prayer Tuesday, Pope Francis urged the tens of thousands gathered in Saint Peter’s Square to carry the Bible with them wherever they go.
Forty Babies Baptized Among Mosul Refugees
Among the tens of thousands of Iraqi refugees and displaced people sheltered in Erbil, the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan, forty babies were baptized Tuesday, on the Christian feast of Epiphany. “Today,” said Emil Shimoun Nona, the Chaldean archbishop of Mosul,
Archaeologists Discover Site of Jesus’ Trial in Jerusalem
Archaeologists have uncovered what they believe to be the remains of King Herod’s palace in Jerusalem, where part of the trial of Jesus is thought to have taken place.
Christianity Plays Decisive Role in China’s Economic Boom, Study Finds
A new study in the China Economic Review exploring the impact of religious beliefs on economic development has found that “Christianity has the most significant effect on economic growth” and that the steady increase of Christianity has played an important role in China’s economic rise.
‘American Sniper’s Wife: ‘Chris Died as He Lived: Serving’
In a lengthy interview with the Los Angeles Times’ Steven Zeitchik, Taya Kyle, widow of famed U.S. Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle, said she was initially fearful of the way Clint Eastwood’s recent film, American Sniper, would portray her husband, but she ultimately ended up enjoying the film
Episcopalian Church Ignored Gruesome DUI Report in Hiring First Female Bishop
The Episcopal Diocese of Maryland has announced they knew in advance of hiring her that the female bishop who struck and killed a cyclist two days after Christmas had a previous citation for drunk driving.
Europe Sells Off Churches, Raising Questions about its Religious Future
According to a Wall Street Journal report Friday, hundreds of churches are being closed across Western Europe, “threatened by plunging membership,” and now pose a question for communities regarding the fate of the “now-empty buildings.”
Atheists Still Dreaming that Science Will Do Away with God
A recent piece by liberal pundit Paul Rosenberg says that “God is on the Ropes,” thanks to a “brilliant new science” that has the “Christian right terrified.” Over the centuries God has shown himself remarkably resilient to every attempt to
