Taking Christ Out of Christianity
So much for taking Christ out of Christmas. New efforts propose the more radical agenda of taking him out of Christianity altogether.
Faith
Archbishop of Canterbury Cancels Christmas Address
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has cancelled his Christmas homily at the last minute. Lambeth Palace said that the archbishop is suffering from a “severe cold”, which he has had for several days, and decided this morning that he
Historic 7ft Crucifix Cut Down After it Offends New Muslim Neighbour
A sixty-year-old crucifix in a small Austrian town has met an inglorious end after being cut down by a recent addition to the neighbourhood who declared it an “eyesore” and attacked it with an angle-grinder. The cross, which was erected
Man, Joseph, Proposes to Girlfriend, Mary, at Living Nativity
Michigan man proposes to his girlfriend during a Nativity performance where they play Joseph & Mary. They met at the same event a year ago.
Christmas Spirit Near Ferguson: Salvation Army Receives $1,400 Diamond Ring
The Christmas Spirit is still alive in St. Louis, as a Salvation Army ringer near Ferguson received a $1,400 diamong ring donation.
Santa Claus Isn’t Coming to Middle East Towns
The headline may give you a chuckle, but it is certainly no laughing matter. Christians in the Middle East have been devastated by violence and genocidal tendencies at the hands of Islamic extremists. The only place in the Middle East Christians are truly safe is the Jewish State.
Religious People Much Happier Than Others, New Study Shows
A strong correlation exists between religiosity and personal happiness, according to a new study by the Austin Institute for the Study of Family and Culture.
Bill Preserving Local Councils’ Right to Pray Backed by Government and Labour
A bill affirming the right of local councils in England and Wales to hold prayers at meetings has received the support of the both the government and the main opposition Labour Party. The Local Government (Religious etc. Observances) Bill, which
Jane Fonda to Build Shrine to Herself: ‘The Idea Came to Me While I Was Meditating’
Jane Fonda is reportedly building a “shrine” to herself, which she hopes will boost her self-confidence.
Atheists Are Smarter Than Believers, Says an Atheist
A recent article in Salon Magazine suggests that religious faith is the domain of the ignorant. “Religion may help us in the way that whisky helps a drunk, but we don’t want to go through life drunk,” writes professional atheist John G. Messerly.
Bishop Condemns John Lennon’s Imagine as ‘Heart-Chilling’
An English Catholic bishop has condemned John Lennon’s song ‘Imagine’ as “heart-chilling” in a Christmas homily. The Catholic Herald reports that Mark Davies, Bishop of Shrewsbury, will use his Christmas Day homily to reflect on the First World War, saying:
Pope Francis Smacks Down Fifteen ‘Diseases’ Afflicting Vatican Clergy
In what was slated an “exchange of Christmas greetings” with clergy working in the Vatican, Pope Francis did not merely opt for a polite “Merry Christmas.” Instead, he took advantage of the occasion to urge his hearers to undertake an
Educator Reminds Black Community to Be True to God’s Word as Center of Life
The head of a national effort to work with urban families through both ministry and education initiatives reminds fellow members of the black community that, like Rev. Martin Luther King, they are a people called to be committed to the
Black Church in Stockton Holds Service to Honor Police
A black gospel church in Stockton decided to take a radically different approach to the politically charged relations between some members of the black community and police departments by inviting their local police to their Sunday service Dec. 21 and
Pope Francis to Athletes: Promote ‘Spiritual Combativeness’
In his meeting with members of the Italian National Olympic Committee Friday, Pope Francis compared athletics to the spiritual life, saying that the Church’s role is to urge people toward “a strong sense of spiritual combativeness.” Francis went on to
U.S. Catholic Bishops Praise Pope Francis for Role in Cuba Negotiations
With the Obama administration acknowledging the personal intervention of Pope Francis in the President’s unilateral decision to re-establish U.S. relations with Cuba, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is applauding the pope’s role in the effort. The USCCB
Pope Francis: Separation from God Is Cause of All Human Misery
Pope Francis spoke of “the many forms of poverty” that wound our world, highlighting what he called “the most dangerous misery” of all: “separation from God, and the presumption of thinking we can do without Him.” This separation, Francis said,
UNICEF Promotes LGBT Agenda for Children
In a recent position paper, UNICEF declared that the only way to protect gender-diverse children from discrimination is by changing attitudes toward gender identity and sexual orientation. “Positive social norms that recognize and welcome diversity in cultures around the world
Christmas Midnight Mass Being Killed Off By Drunken Revellers
The Catholic tradition of Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve is under threat in Britain due to interruptions from drunken intruders. According to a survey for Catholic magazine The Tablet, 50 deaneries – local groups of parishes – have had to
Pope Francis’ Disturbing Cuban Manipulation
On Wednesday, President Barack Obama announced that the United States would be changing its policy toward Cuba, opening a Havana embassy and expanding travel. “Through these changes, we intend to create more opportunities for the American and Cuban people and
