Why eastern and western Christians diverge on the date of Easter National Post While western Christians have completed their celebrations of the Lenten season and Easter, eastern Christians are just gearing up for their own. How did that happen? Read more »
Number of Kuwaiti Christians drop 25 percent in five years – Kuwait Times
Number of Kuwaiti Christians drop 25 percent in five years Kuwait Times KUWAIT: The number of Kuwaiti Christians has dropped from 200 in 2007 to 150 according to unofficial statistics quoted by the pastor of the National Evangelical Church, Emmanuel Gharib. Kuwait is home to nearly 500000 Christians from various .. Read more »
Iranian convert to Christianity step closer to execution – National Post
The Imperfect Parent Iranian convert to Christianity step closer to execution National Post From Fox News A trial court in Iran has issued its final verdict, ordering a Christian pastor to be put to death for leaving Islam and converting to Christianity , according to sources close to the pastor and his legal team. Iran: Father sentenced to death after converting to Christianity The Imperfect Parent Pastor's execution order officially issued OneNewsNow Iran Getting Ready to Execute Christian Pastor? Read more »
Christianity, Homosexuality and Politics – Weekly Alibi
Christianity , Homosexuality and Politics Weekly Alibi History tells us Native Americans had their land taken away, were forced to follow Christianity , learn English and the way of the white man. Africans were brought here to become slaves for the wealthy elite of white society. Women could not vote, ... Read more »
Rumours of Christianity’s demise greatly exaggerated – On Line opinion
Rumours of Christianity's demise greatly exaggerated On Line opinion But with the passing of Christopher Hitchens, who coined this phrase in the title of one of his books, a new history of Christianity provides historical context and nuance. It undermines Hitchens' and other assumptions of the 'new atheists' about the ... Read more »
North Korean persecution of Christians expected to continue – National Post (blog)
The Hindu North Korean persecution of Christians expected to continue National Post (blog) A day after authorities announced the death of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, several Christian organizations are calling for prayers for the nation's persecuted Christians , one of many so-called dissident groups that have suffered under the North ... Main facts about North Korea Ninemsn Dictator of the Month: Who Was Kim Jong-il of North Korea? Read more »
Ancient secrets of Cornish cliff revealed – BBC News
BBC News Ancient secrets of Cornish cliff revealed BBC News It is thought that he came to convert the local Cornish people to Christianity . Local experts and archaeological groups working as volunteers, have teamed up with the National Trust, English Heritage and the South West Coast Path team to investigate ... Read more »
Christianity for Atheists – On Line opinion
Beliefnet.com (blog) Christianity for Atheists On Line opinion However, far from being the end of Christianity such scepticism has cleared the field for a more truthful examination of the tradition. Christians should proudly proclaim their atheism. That is, they should proudly tell how they do not believe in the .. Read more »
Global South evangelicals show greatest optimism about future of evangelical … – National Post (blog)
Reuters Blogs (blog) Global South evangelicals show greatest optimism about future of evangelical ... National Post (blog) US evangelical leaders are especially downbeat about the prospects for evangelical Christianity in their society; 82% say evangelicals are losing influence in the United States today, while only 17% think evangelicals are gaining influence. ... Read more »
The Christian duty to accept evolution – National Post (blog)
The Christian duty to accept evolution National Post (blog) The current issue of Christianity Today asks if genetic discoveries preclude an historical Adam. While BioLogos, the brainchild of NIH director Francis Collins, is seeking to promote theistic evolution among evangelicals, the president of the Southern ... and more ? Read more »
