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ChristianPost |
9:47pm PST |
Churches Burned in Nigeria Riots; Death Toll Tops 127 |
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Summary: Sectarian violence sparked by cartoons of Islam's most revered figure spread to three more Nigerian cities before the end of last week, resulting in the burning of five churches and pushing the total death toll to more than 127.
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Theophiles |
8:35pm PST |
Utah Polygamy Judge Removed From Bench |
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Summary: "A small-town judge with three wives was ordered removed from the bench by the Utah Supreme Court on Friday.'I had hoped that the court would see my case as an opportunity to correct the injustices that are caused by the criminalization of my religious be |
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Theophiles |
8:46am PST |
Church For Men |
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Summary: A friend recently heard an interview with the founder of churchformen.com. My friend's reaction was quite strong, so I thought I'd investigate a little further. What I found was, shall we say, interesting, and worth sharing with Christdot.
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Theophiles |
8:46am PST |
Dissecting ''The Da Vinci Code'' |
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Summary: From Zenit.org:Millions have read "The Da Vinci Code" and many are expected to see the movie version when it is released May 19.
That is why Mark Shea and Ted Sri -- an apologist and theology professor, respectively -- have co-authored "The Da Vinci Dece |
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Theophiles |
8:46am PST |
China warns church not to interfere after pope names Chinese cardinal |
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Summary: From Catholic News Service:Chinese church officials welcomed Pope Benedict XVI's appointment of Hong Kong Bishop Joseph Zen Ze-kiun as cardinal Feb. 22, but the Chinese government warned that church leaders should not interfere in the country's politics.
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Theophiles |
8:46am PST |
The Lessons of Jabez |
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Summary: From Christianity Today:
In 2002, flush with celebrity, the Prayer of Jabez author determined to use his newfound wealth and influence to address Africa’s tremendous social and spiritual problems. [...] But facing hostile, misinformed accounts in the S |
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Theophiles |
8:46am PST |
Your beliefs and your dollar don’t mix |
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Summary: From MSN Money:
Congregants of every Western religion can find a congenial mutual fund whose managers screen their holdings for compliance with their faith’s priorities. Just don’t expect them to make you money.
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ChristianPost |
8:36am PST |
'Da Vinci Outreach' Launched in Wake of Upcoming Film |
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Summary: With the upcoming Ron Howard/Tom Hanks motion picture The Da Vinci Code less than three months away from bringing what some have called a literary "assault on the person of Jesus Christ" to the big screen, a coalition of Catholic organizations h |
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ChristianPost |
8:28am PST |
Indian Christians Face More Persecution than Ever |
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Summary: Christians in India are facing more persecution now than any other time in their history, according to the head of a mission organization.
"Our leaders on the mission field tell me that it has become such a regular, daily event that they now report |
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ChristianPost |
7:52am PST |
Bush to Discuss Freedom, Democracy in Pakistan |
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Summary: President Bush is scheduled to visit Pakistan next weekend, where he will meet with the leader of the Islamic nation to discuss goals for a more democratic Pakistan. A human rights watchdog is urging Bush to press Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf ... |
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ChristianPost |
7:12am PST |
World Council Concludes 9th Assembly |
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Summary: The World Council of Churches ended its ninth Assembly Thursday, after approving significant changes in its constitution and priorities, and re-dedicating itself to the Christian ecumenical movement.
"This Assembly has affirmed the vitality of the |
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ChristianToday |
4:45am PST |
Christian Leaders in Nigeria Condemn Cartoon Protests Killings |
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Summary: Christian leaders in Nigeria have condemned the killings in the country following the publication of controversial cartoons |
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ChristianToday |
4:18am PST |
World Vision ODC Provide Aid to Forbidden Country in Pakistan |
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Summary: World Vision and ODC have joined forces to provide aid to the earthquke stricken villages of the remoteBlack Mountain region of Pakistan |
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ChristianToday |
3:55am PST |
Bible Society in Gaza Receives Bomb Threat as Persecution Intensifies |
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Summary: The Palestinian Bible Society in the Gaza Strip is receiving strong persecution from Islamic extremists who are threatening to blow up the centre |
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ChristianToday |
3:40am PST |
ALOVE Explore Youth Volunteering Opportunities |
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Summary: ALOVE the youth initiative of The Salvation in the UK and Ireland is currently working alongside the University of Kent to explore youth volunteering |
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ChristianToday |
3:16am PST |
Bishop Speaks in Favour of Nuclear Energy |
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Summary:
The Bishop of Nottingham and Southwell has spoken in favour of nuclear energy but warns it still has a number of unanswered questions
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ChristianToday |
3:12am PST |
Brazil Church Warns against Promiscuity as Carnival Approaches |
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Summary:
Revellers preparing to take part in one of the most notorious festivals the Carnival in Brazil have been urged to abstain from promiscuous behaviour
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ChristianToday |
3:06am PST |
European Christian Environmental Assembly to Focus on Living in New Energy Era |
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Summary: This years 6th Assembly of the European Christian Environmental Network will consider possible responses to |
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ChristianToday |
2:51am PST |
Crusaders Celebrate 100th Anniversary |
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Summary:
Christian youth organisation Crusaders will celebrate their 100th birthday with a huge Centenary celebration
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ChristianToday |
2:43am PST |
Britains Two Leading Christian Bookshops Consider Merger |
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Summary: Wesley Owen and the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge have entered talks considering the possibility of a merger |
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ChristianToday |
2:19am PST |
Archbishop Defends Decision to Disinvest |
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Summary:
The Archbishop of Canterbury has responded to the controversy surrounding the Church of Englands disenvestment
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ChristianToday |
2:11am PST |
Roof Spotted in Philippine Landslide Site Prayers Continue |
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Summary:
Christian relief groups have continued working in the mudstricken
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