Month: December 2018
Neither John nor the other gospel writers describe Jesus' skin color...
“Revival!” brings mostly black cast to movie depiction of Gospel of John
by: Adelle M. Banks Dec 7, 2018 WASHINGTON (RNS) – For creator Harry Lennix, the new movie “Revival!” – a retelling of the Gospel of John with a mostly blackRead More
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Ezekiel Elliott Fined $13,369 By The NFL For Donating To The Salvation Army After Touchdown – DailySnark
Ezekiel Eliott just got fined by the NFL for perhaps the most un-fineable thing ever – donating to charity. The Cowboys running back ran in a score in the openingRead More
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Perspective | Trump didn’t say the Apostles’ Creed at Bush’s funeral. As a liberal evangelical, I say good for him. – Washington Post
Americans shouldn’t judge presidents on what they say about their faith. Source: Perspective | Trump didn’t say the Apostles’ Creed at Bush’s funeral. As a liberal evangelical, I say goodRead More
But a group of biblical scholars, including some members of the museum's own advisory board, objected strongly to the gathering...
Under pressure, Museum of the Bible moves charismatic Christian conference off-site
by: Yonat Shimron Dec 6, 2018 (RNS) – After encountering a barrage of criticism for agreeing to rent space to a charismatic Christian group that claims the Trump presidency isRead More
Still, well over 200,000 Catholics in the archdiocese do go to Mass each week.
In Philadelphia, ordinary Catholics keep the faith – despite the church’s failings
by: Bob Smietana Dec 6, 2018 PHILADELPHIA (RNS) – Catholics in this city and places like it have been through hell in recent decades. The Catholic Church sexual abuse scandal,Read More
a five-Sunday sermon series including clips from classic holiday films...
Aurora Methodist pastor stages ‘Christmas at the Movies’
AURORA, Ill., Dec. 3, 2018—An Aurora Methodist pastor is getting creative with his December sermons. “Christmas at the Movies,” a five-Sunday sermon series including clips from classic holiday films, wasRead More
The (election) probe is centered on Leslie McCrae Dowless...
Southern Baptist minister embroiled in election fraud controversy
by: Jack Jenkins Dec 4, 2018 (RNS) – The Rev. Mark Harris, a Southern Baptist pastor turned aspiring congressman, is facing allegations of election fraud in North Carolina, where authoritiesRead More