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Scorsese film about persecuted Japanese Christians will hit theaters at Christmas
Famed director focuses exclusively on the introduction of Catholic Christianity to Japan and the era of the "Hidden Christians." The Oscar-buzz has begun already. Watch the trailer by clicking here.
Rabbi: Church should apologize for Luther's anti-Semitism
Associate dean of Simon Wiesenthal Center in Los Angeles, Calif., says he believes next year's anniversary of the birth of Protestantism, the 500th, would be "the perfect time" to publicly renounce the church's history of anti-Semitism and Martin Luther's role in it.
Presbyterians support black reparations, free education, income guarantees
The PCUSA's Israel/Palestine Mission Network sees a connection between the Palestinians and blacks in America. Group endorses platform of The Movement for Black Lives, which includes abolition of the death penalty, prisons, bail and private schools, as well as a call to pay reparations to blacks ...
Gay man starts social media campaign over church dismissal for unrepentant homosexuality
Jason Thomas, who was removed from the membership of Watermark Community Church a year ago, posted the letter informing him of the elders' decision to remove him from the membership roll. Church claims it met with Thomas repeatedly but he rejected biblical counseling and said he believed Jesus ...
Media botches story on church 'forcing relocation' of foodline for homeless
Presbyterian church in Merced, California, forced to defend itself against merciless criticism after NPR and The Independent misrepresent events surrounding move of feeding program from one location to another. Atheist writer actually offers defense of church based on the facts of the story.
NO MORE: Megachurch pastor withdraws Trump support
James McDonald, pastor of Harvest Bible Chapel, backs off support for Republican nominee until significant repentance, change of heart is shown.
How to survive and thrive with God on your side
A popular Bible study teacher lays a biblical foundation for surviving even in the toughest times.
Columnist calls Andy Stanley one of evangelical's 'wolves' for purportedly denying biblical inerrancy
Son of television preacher Charles Stanley was called one of the "five most dangerous wolves preying on Christians" for reportedly denying the inerrancy of the Bible. Andy Stanley claims he believes the Bible is true, but not sufficient to entice millennials to faith in "post-Christian" world.
Homosexuality will divide Methodists, theologian tells world gathering
Rev. Ted Campbell, a professor at SMU's Perkins School of Theology, claims the willingness of one side to violate church law and the other to unbendingly adhere to it means Methodists who favor homosexuality and those who don't will go their separate ways.
Woman shot and left for dead fights back
After Kelly Longoria was abducted, shot and left for dead at a cemetery in Winnsboro, Louisiana the 22-year-old fought back as her family and community rallied around her.
THROUGH THE BIBLE: The synagogues of Magdala and Gamla; was Jesus here?
Dr. Eric Mitchell takes readers on a journey to the first century synagogues likely frequented by Jesus as he taught and worked miracles. One, in Magdala, the hometown of Mary Magdalene, is remarkably well preserved.
SundayMay 11, 2025
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