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
Baghdad’s embattled Christian community worshipped defiantly Wednesday night at Christmas Eve mass. The pews filled at Baghdad’s Sacred Heart church, as people remembered the darkest year in memory.
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.
Amidst his yuletide duties, Pope Francis has written a heartfelt Christmas letter to Christians in the Middle East, assuring them of his closeness and encouraging them to be strong and persevere in the faith. The Pope’s letter comes at a
Dimming the joy of this Christmas season is the reality facing millions of Christians — who increasingly suffer discrimination, harassment, violence and even death for practicing their faith.
On this Christmas Eve, three in four Americans identify as Christian, according to surveys conducted this year. Gallup reports that, based on 173, 490 interviews conducted as part of its daily tracking from Jan. 2 to Dec. 21, the vast
The Islamic State has published a list of rules for Christians living in ISIS controlled territory which they are expected to follow in return for their “safety”, including a ban on church repairs, crosses and praying in public, and a
Good tidings, great joy, and amazing music. That’s what the wildly successful K-LOVE Christmas concert tour has been bringing to audiences nationwide. Venues have been packed throughout the tour–packed with a purpose. Those fortunate enough to take in one of the shows were not only treated to some incredible acts but they also had the opportunity to praise Jesus Christ through musical testimony.
Jane Fonda is reportedly building a “shrine” to herself, which she hopes will boost her self-confidence.
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.
