AR-15 Is Etched with Bible Verse to Keep Muslim Terrorists from Using It
Gun manufacturer Spike’s Tactical has introduced a new AR-15 with a Bible verse etched upon it in order to prevent Muslim terrorists from handling or using the weapon.
Tag: Christianity
Vatican Says ‘No’ to Transgender Godparents
In the latest scuffle over gender issues, the Vatican has come down squarely in favor of the traditional male-female distinction of human beings, banning transgender persons from being godparents posing as the opposite sex from which they were born.
Christian Lawyer Who Fought China’s Goverment Faces Secretive Detention
China’s most prominent Christian lawyer, Zhang Kai, who defended and gave legal counsel to a number of Christian churches throughout the country especially against the government’s cross-removal campaign, was carried off by police on August 25 and now faces up to six months of secretive detention.
BBC Finally Realises There’s a Giant Christian Cross in Pakistan, Two Months After Breitbart London’s Report
A Pakistani Christian businessman has risked official retribution by constructing a 140-foot cross in concrete and steel, the BBC reports, following a Breitbart London story from over two months ago. Although Pakistan used to be a tolerant multi-faith society, it
EXCLUSIVE: Facebook Censors Mention of ‘Christian’ or ‘Jesus’ in Paid Ad
Facebook has blocked a Christian-themed advertisement for violating its speech rules
Observance of the Law Is Not Enough to Make a Good Christian, Says Pope
In his Angelus address before several thousand people in Saint Peter’s Square on Sunday, Pope Francis warned that outward obedience to the law is insufficient if there is no change of heart and a real love for God and one’s neighbor.
Pope Honors Bishop Who Died Rather than Convert to Islam
After his traditional Angelus message on Sunday, Pope Francis launched a heartfelt appeal on behalf of persecuted Christians in the Middle East, saying that there are more Christians killed for their faith today than during the brutal persecutions by the Roman Empire.
HITCHENS: European Christianity Destined to Become a Minority
Against the backdrop of the frankly insane immigration figures this week, the Mail on Sunday columnist and author Peter Hitchens has repeated his long-standing warning this week that Britain may well become a Muslim country within generations, and stated that
Christians Debate Whether It’s OK to ‘Act Muslim’ to Save Their Lives
A debate is raging among African and Arab theologians regarding how far Christians can go in good conscience to hide their faith and pretend to be Muslims in order to save their lives at the hands of Islamist extremists.
Pope Francis: Jesus ‘Rocks Our World’
In his weekly Angelus address on Sunday, Pope Francis said that Jesus’ words are sometimes hard to accept, that they “rock our world” and challenge our secular mentality, because he doesn’t offer immediate success but a longer road to true happiness.
Democrats Try to Recruit Pope Francis for Immigration Cause
In preparation for Pope Francis’ U.S. visit next month, many Democrats are attempting to enlist the Pope as an advocate for their vision of immigration reform.
Sudan Sentences Teen Girl to 20 Lashes for ‘Indecent Apparel’
A Sudanese court sentenced a 19-year-old woman to 20 lashes and a fine for her alleged inappropriate outfit at church and court.
Poll Reveals Most American Catholics Ignorant of Pope’s Views on Ecology
In their write-up on the poll, Associated Press journalists Rachel Zoll and Emily Swanson wondered aloud how American bishops and priests could be so negligent in carrying the Pope’s words to their flocks. The writers lament that early on “questions arose about whether American bishops and parishioners would embrace the message with any enthusiasm.”
Chinese Cardinal Says Cross Removal Like Mao’s Cultural Revolution
Hong Kong’s emeritus archbishop, Cardinal Joseph Zen, has slammed the Chinese government’s program to demolish rooftop crosses from Christian churches, calling it a “regression” in China’s policy toward religion, reminiscent of Mao’s Cultural Revolution.
New Craft Beer Brewed in Honor of Pope Francis’ U.S. Visit
A New Jersey-based craft brewery will be debuting a new beer called “You Only Pope Once,” just in time for Pope Francis’ visit to the United States at the end of September.
Kayla Mueller’s ISIS Ordeal Latest in History’s Long Line of Female Christian Martyrs
The Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) confirmed American humanitarian worker Kayla Mueller’s death in February. Since then, her family revealed that her Christian faith kept her going through the hell the terrorist group put her through.
Pope Francis Recruits Priests to Hear Confessions during Jubilee Year
Like a Catholic Uncle Sam, Pope Francis is telling priests from around the world, “I want YOU to hear confessions!” The Vatican has begun wholesale recruitment of priests to devote themselves to preaching forgiveness and hearing the confessions of repentant faithful during the upcoming Jubilee Year of Mercy.
Christians Used as ‘Form of Currency’ by ISIS as Mass Kidnappings Continue
Christians in the Middle East still live in fear as the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) remains unchallenged in Iraq and Syria. Christian organizations are attempting to help Christians, but for many, it is too late.
‘Lord of the Rings’ Actor Blasts Political Correctness: ‘We Have Lost Our Moral Compass’
Lord of the Rings actor John Rhys-Davies decried Islamic terrorism and political correctness in an interview with podcast king Adam Carolla Monday night.
Chicago Archbishop: Capital Punishment ‘No Less Appalling’ Than Crushing Baby Skulls
In a signed op-ed in the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Archbishop Blase Cupich listed a series of social ills that he says people should find just as appalling as the gruesome ripping apart of unborn children and the sale of their organs by Planned Parenthood.
Religious Education Under Strain As Secular and Religious Interests Clash
Religious education (RE) in Ireland is seen as a “doss” subject as it struggles to maintain relevance amid a cultural clash between the religious and the secular, a new report has claimed. However, members of the Catholic Church have cast doubt upon
Pope Blasts ‘Atrocious, Inhumane and Incomprehensible’ Persecution of Christians
In some of his sharpest language to date, Pope Francis condemned global violence against Christians on Thursday in a letter to the vicar of the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Archbishop Maroun Lahham.
Book: Christian Persecution in the Middle East Goes Far Beyond ISIS
In his latest book, Christian Persecution in the Middle East: A 21st Century Tragedy, author George J. Marlin explores the fall of Christianity in its birthplace, documenting the suffering of those people who face death simply for being a Christian.
Pope Urges American Catholics to Defend Religious Freedom
In a strongly worded statement to American Catholics, Pope Francis declared that marriage between one man and one woman is “under attack from powerful cultural forces,”
Pope Tells Divorced and Remarried: There Is a Place for You in the Church
In his weekly audience Wednesday, Pope Francis continued his series of reflections on the family, focusing on the situation of the divorced and remarried and their participation in the life of the Church.
