LAST GENERATION NETWORK NEWS: "Christian Edition" DECEMBER 3, 2013 - TUESDAY - Kislev 29, 5774 Vol.I No.4
Survey results like these inevitably make liberal Christians in the various churches argue that the churches have to liberalize if they're going to survive. |
One reason Christians don't believe in reincarnation is because Jesus clearly taught that once we die, we'll enter eternity - either to be with God in heaven, or to go to that place of utter hopelessness the Bible calls hell. |
An influential aboriginal tribal group in southern India has lodged a formal police complaint seeking penal action against missionaries for allegedly converting more than 1,000 original indigenous families to Christianity by "allurement" and ... |
There, al-Qaeda-linked jihadis fired mortars and missiles into at least two ancient churches before looting them; some 80 Christians trying to defend their homes were killed. Others who could not flee were forced, on pain of death, to convert to Islam. |
I read books like Mere Christianity and The Pilgrim's Progress; talked about gender issues, racism, and social justice; and developed a remarkable group of friends who were committed to figuring out how best to live out the Christian faith. |
(CNN) -- Here's a look at what you need to know about Christianity, the most practiced religion in the world. Beliefs/Practices: Followers of the Christian religion base their beliefs on the life, teachings, and death of Jesus Christ. |
Lady Warsi told the BBC Radio 4 Today programme: "I'm concerned that the birthplace ofChristianity, the parts of the world where Christianity first spread, is now seeing large sections of the Christian community leaving, and those that are remaining ... |
They're an august alumni association, the Mouseketeers of “The All New Mickey Mouse Club,” which ran from 1989 to 1996 on the Disney Channel. |
That's according to George Carey, a former Archbishop of Canterbury, who warned attendees at a religious conference in Shrewsbury, England, on Saturday that Christianity in Britain is “a generation away from extinction” unless it can figure out how to ... |
Christianity and Druidism are sometimes considered difficult to reconcile and, based on what's written about Morris, he didn't enter the Pagan realm in an effort to bring together the faith of his childhood and that of his adulthood. |
The 25-year-old singer dedicates her new track to the almighty one and hints at her Christianity in the video clip to accompany her fresh song.
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Seattle-based Mars Hill Church to Host Undergraduate, Graduate Level University and Seminary Programs
Seattle-based Mars Hill Church, led by Pastor Mark Driscoll, announced Monday that it will host both certificate and degree programs in Bible and Theology studies at the undergraduate and graduate level at the church's Bellevue location. Classes are scheduled to begin in the Fall of next year.
'Giving Tuesday' Movement Taking Roots as a Global Tradition
Black Friday and Cyber Monday have already been established as major shopping days in American culture, but an annual event focused on charity is growing in popularity around the world.
Wealth Inequality in the US Is Much Worse Than People Think; Thin Line Between Lower-Middle Class and Poor
Wealth inequality in the United States is much worse than people think. There is a thin line between the collective earnings of the lower-middle class and poor, while the gap between them and the ridiculously rich is a shocking shame.
Sometimes Saying Less is More; but Rarely
NYC Train Crash: 'People Were Thrown to the Other Side'
Why This Generation is so Lost
Supreme Court Rejects Liberty U 'Obamacare' Employer Mandate Challenge; Future Lawsuits Still Possible
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected Monday a lawsuit by Liberty University challenging the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act's, or "Obamacare's," mandate that employers with more than 50 employees provide health insurance for its employees.
Abortion Insurance Coverage May Be Banned in Michigan Following Pro-Life Efforts
A pro-life group in Michigan has successfully submitted a petition to state legislature that would put restrictions on abortion coverage on insurance plans. If passed, the new law would require women to purchase an additional rider to their insurance plan to cover an abortion before they become pregnant.
Paul Walker's Funeral: Westboro Baptist Church Plans to Picket Over Actor Promoting 'Fast & Furious' Lifestyle
Westboro Baptist Church announced on Twitter that it plans to picket at the late actor Paul Walker's funeral because he promoted a "fast & furious" lifestyle.
Democrat Kirsten Powers Says Party's Politics was Her Religion Before Her Conversion
Former Democratic strategist Kirsten Powers, who worked in the Clinton administration, told Fox News on Sunday that she saw "Democratic politics" as her religion until she converted from atheism to Christianity a few years ago.
New China Study May Prove Link Between Abortion and Breast Cancer
A recently published study by Chinese researchers may provide definitive evidence for the pro-life claim that there is a link between abortion and breast cancer.
Tear Down Your Strongholds, Pastor Eric Mason Tells Liberty U. Students; 'Your Mess Isn't the Worst Mess God Has Ever Seen'
Pastor Eric Mason of Epiphany Fellowship in Philadelphia, Pa., addressed Liberty University students Monday at Convocation and shared a message he said has been "burning in me to talk to this generation about," which he described as the need to "break free from strongholds."
10 Steps to Preach From Your iPad
Proof That God Chooses Who Will Be Saved
Three Words Which Absolutely Destroy Worry
Are Jews More Open to Jesus? New Study Shows Fewer Jews Ostracizing Messianics
A new survey by the Pew Research Center shows that over a third of the Jewish community accepts those who believe in Jesus as still Jewish. Leaders of the Messianic church, however, disagree as to whether or not this shows that Jews are more open to Jesus than in the past.
Penn. Church Targets 'Duck Dynasty' Fans, Hunters With 'Camo Sunday' Service
A Pennsylvania church looking to attract new members from the surrounding area recently held a 'Camo Sunday' service, which was inspired in part by the hit TV reality series 'Duck Dynasty.'
TBN Founder Paul Crouch Dies at Age 79 After Chronic Heart Problems
Paul Franklin Crouch, co-founder of Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN), is dead at age 79, reported his grandson Brandon Crouch on Saturday.
TD Jakes' Potter's House Offers Free HIV Testing
As millions around the world observed AIDS Day on Sunday, Bishop T.D. Jakes' The Potter's House megachurch provided free HIV testing to hundreds of people in Dallas, Texas, to express solidarity with those affected and send out the message that getting tested is "simple, easy and important."
Joe Jonas Talks About Relationship With God, Frustration With Purity Rings in Raw, Revealing Interview
Despite growing up in a Pentecostal church that his father pastored, Joe Jonas no longer sees himself as religious, crediting part of his disillusionment with a scandal that the rocked the congregation.
Naughty & Nice Christmas Shopping
People Don't Get Online Church – and Here's How to Fix It
Modesty Matters: What Not to Wear
'Fast & Furious' Actor Paul Walker Dies in Fiery Crash Saturday After Being Declared Dead in Cruel Hoax Friday
Popular actor and a star of the "Fast & Furious" movie franchise Paul Walker, who was rumored to have been killed in a cruel hoax on Friday, died for real in an explosive car crash Saturday, according to his official social media accounts and his publicist. He was 40.
'The Voice' Fans Angered After 'Lord' Not Included in Performance
Some fans of NBC's hit show "The Voice" took to social media to express their anger after the word "Lord" was not included in a performance of the hymn "Will the Circle be Unbroken?" on Tuesday's episode.
Peoples' Choice Culture War? 'The Bible' Miniseries Going Up Against Pro-Gay Film
The 2014 People's Choice Awards may be the scene of a minor skirmish in the United States' culture wars, as a miniseries based on the Holy Bible will go up against an LGBT-themed television movie.
Croatians Vote Against Same-Sex Marriage in National Referendum
Croatians voted against same-sex marriage in a national referendum Sunday, breaking the recent trend of European countries moving away from traditional marriage, and going against the views of their president and prime minister.
How Could Pope Francis be so Wrong on Capitalism?
Convoy of Hope Earmarks More Than 3 Million Meals for Survivors Philippines
British Football Player's Faith Surpasses Impossible Odds
After Pope Francis Blesses 'Jesus the Homeless' Artwork, Statue Is Stolen
A statue depicting Jesus as a homeless man that the pope blessed last month, has been stolen from outside a Toronto church.
Church of England to 'Repent' of Homophobia, But Argues Traditional Teaching on Marriage Is Not Homophobic
The Church of England said it would "repent" for its previous homophobia in a major new report on human sexuality, but rejected the idea that traditional teachings on marriage should be seen as homophobic.
Did Angola Ban Islam? 'There Is No War on Islam or Any Religion,' Says Government
Despite reports that the Angolan government had "banned Islam" earlier this month, the country released a statement on Tuesday refuting the allegations.
Christian B&B Owners Lose Supreme Court Case Over Refusal to Host Gay Couples
The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom has ruled against the Christian owners of a bed and breakfast hotel who refused to allow a gay couple to stay.
Over 70,000 Christians in Peru Gather for National Congress in Lima
Thousands of people throughout Peru trekked to Lima earlier this month to partake in a week long national congress where church leaders affirmed their conservative movement and brought together the country's expanding Christian population.
AFA Calls for Radio Shack Boycott Over 'Christmas' Censorship
The American Family Association is calling for a limited one-month boycott of Radio Shack, accusing the company of censoring the word "Christmas" from its holiday promotions and advertising.
PS4 Sale Shooting: Man Dies Over New Console
How To Start Your Own Franchise Store
Is It Time To Quit Your Job?
Is the Pay That Bad? Cleveland Walmart Asks Associates to Donate Food to Needy Colleagues so They Can Have Thanksgiving Dinner
Management at a Cleveland branch of Walmart, America's largest food chain, sparked a fierce debate over whether employee compensation is too low after a food drive was started at the branch to make sure the neediest of the store's workers had enough to eat for Thanksgiving.
Man Finishes Tweeting Entire Bible After Three Years Work
A U.K. man has recently completed his three-year mission of tweeting the entire bible, chapter by chapter. Since its beginning, the man has seen his small project blossom into an international viral phenomenon on social media.
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