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- newPastor Opens First Church for Transgender People in PakistanA pastor has established a church for transgender Christians who feel rejected from traditional Christian churches in Pakistan.
- 11 hours ago 2 Dec 20, 8:05pm - - new1 in 5 Americans Say They'll Examine the Meaning of Christmas More Than Normal This SeasonAccording to a new LifeWay Research Center survey, 1 in 5 Americans say that they expect the COVID-19 pandemic to make them more spiritually reflective this Christmas season.
- 12 hours ago 2 Dec 20, 7:40pm - - newCalifornia Pastors Turn Their Churches into 'Temporary Strip Clubs' in Order to Hold In-Person ServicesIn an attempt to skirt around California state restrictions on in-person gatherings at houses of worship, several pastors removed their ties and jackets during worship services, effectively deeming the churches "temporary strip clubs."
- 12 hours ago 2 Dec 20, 7:10pm - - newUK Court Rules that Children Under 16 Cannot Consent to Gender Transition TreatmentsA U.K. high court ruled this week that children under the age of 16 are not mature enough to consent to receiving gender transition treatments.
- 13 hours ago 2 Dec 20, 6:40pm - - newOklahoma Gov. Urges Prayer and Fasting over Covid-19: 'There Is No Burden Too Heavy for God'Oklahoma's Governor Kevin Stitt issued a proclamation this week asking citizens of all faith backgrounds to pray and fast on Dec. 3 for healing and comfort for those affected by COVID-19.
- 13 hours ago 2 Dec 20, 6:30pm - - newMuslim Terror Groups Launch Widespread Attacks on Christians across AfricaMuslim extremist terror groups are reportedly targeting Christians in several African nations.
- 14 hours ago 2 Dec 20, 5:00pm - - new'Good News for Pro-Lifers': Abortion Rate Has Declined 24 Percent in the Past DecadeAccording to new data, over the last ten years, the abortion rate has fallen by 24 percent.
- 15 hours ago 2 Dec 20, 4:50pm - - new'I Didn't Want God Running My Life': Franklin Graham Opens Up about His Rocky Relationship with Christ as a TeenIn an interview with Charlotte Pence Bond on her podcast, Doubting It, evangelist Franklin Graham opened up about how, as a teen, he was more focused on serving himself than living his life for God.
- 15 hours ago 2 Dec 20, 4:30pm - - newGeorgia Chick-fil-A Hangs Half a Million Lights to Celebrate ChristmasA Chick-fil-A in Athens, Georgia is making headlines for its spectacular Christmas lights display. This year, around 500,000 Christmas lights were hung outside of the fast-food restaurant.
- 16 hours ago 2 Dec 20, 3:55pm - - newDallas Megachurch Donates $100K to Help Senior Citizens in Need Pay RentOver the weekend, a Dallas Megachurch gave $100,000 to local seniors in need in an effort to help them make their rent payments.
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WND - Faith
- newNow a bar pretends to be a church to beat COVID rules(THE GUARDIAN) -- Name: The Church of 400 Rabbits. Age: Pending approval from the Nottingham’s registrar general. Appearance: A colourful, dimly lit, Aztec-themed bar. “The Church of 400 Rabbits” sounds more like a kung fu movie than a place of…
- 4 hours ago 3 Dec 20, 3:49am - - newSecular Democrats urge Biden to pounce on U.S. ChristianityA Democratic political action committee representing "secular values" issued a sweeping agenda for Joe Biden to reverse many of President Trump's advances for religious liberty and "restore a vision of constitutional secularism." The Secular Democ…
- 7 hours ago 3 Dec 20, 12:53am - - newNewsom ignores Supreme Court, doubles down on religious-gathering restrictionsOn Nov. 25, the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in favor of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn in its case against New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo over his strict coronavirus lockdown orders. The plaintiffs sought emergency relief from Cuomo’s Executive Ord…
- 11 hours ago 2 Dec 20, 8:03pm - - 'Bethlehem is dead': Birthplace of Jesus absent of pilgrims in 2020(ASSOCIATED PRESS) -- The coronavirus has cast a pall over Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem, all but shutting down the biblical town revered as Jesus’ birthplace at the height of the normally cheery holiday season. Missing are the thousands of i…
- 1 day ago 1 Dec 20, 8:49pm - - Lawsuit: Christian Starbucks barista says she was fired for refusing to wear LGBT 'pride' shirtA former Starbucks barista in New Jersey alleged in a lawsuit filed on Nov. 19 that she was fired from the coffee shop chain because she refused to wear a shirt in support of LGBT causes due to her Christian beliefs. According to the New York Post, B…
- 2 days ago 1 Dec 20, 6:48pm - - Melania Trump unveils patriotic 'America the Beautiful' White House Christmas decorations
- 2 days ago 1 Dec 20, 1:18am - - Biden urged to crack down on accreditation standards for Christian colleges(THE COLLEGE FIX) -- The Human Rights Campaign, a gay advocacy group, released a 24-page wish list for Joe Biden’s presidential administration, including reinterpreting a Department of Education regulation. The “Blueprint for Positive Change 2020…
- 3 days ago 30 Nov 20, 7:29pm - - Students organize 'Queeristan' event series to support LGBT Muslims(THE COLLEGE FIX) -- Muslim students at Duke University have organized a series of events to promote acceptance of homosexuality and other LGBTQ-related issues and to create a community for gay Muslims. The event series, called Queeristan, aims to co…
- 3 days ago 30 Nov 20, 3:24am - - Jimmy Stewart fans appalled as SNL's Pete Davidson is cast in modern-day table read of 'It's a Wonderful Life'The charity table read is easily the bane of 2020. If you aren't familiar with the phenomenon, here's a primer: Because we're so starved for entertainment, Hollywood assumes we're in a position to pay money to watch a bunch of stars do a dramatic rea…
- 3 days ago 30 Nov 20, 2:03am - - WATCH at 8:00 p.m. ET: Pray for America with Elizabeth FarahYou're invited to join a 2020 post-election prayer meeting on YouTube beginning at 8:00 p.m. Eastern today. WND co-founder Elizabeth Farah has called a prayer meeting at this link. CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE PRAYER MEETING.The post WATCH at 8:00 p.m. E…
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The Christian Post
- newMohler: Hallmark movies used as ‘engine’ for LGBT ‘moral revolution’A prominent evangelical leader has warned that the Hallmark Channel has become an “engine” of the LGBT “moral revolution,” given its decision to feature a same-sex couple as the lede characters in its annual Countdown to Christmas movie mar…
- 17 hours ago 2 Dec 20, 2:02pm - - newChristian-owned funeral home pays $250K in settlement over transgender employee firingA Michigan-based Christian-owned funeral home has agreed to pay $250,000, as part of a legal settlement, to the estate of trans-identified individual that the company fired.
- 18 hours ago 2 Dec 20, 1:09pm - - newChurches won’t be restricted amid pandemic, ‘God is bigger than gov't’: Mississippi gov.Touting his state’s record of going through the coronavirus pandemic without having to impose restrictions on religious gatherings, Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves insisted that religious freedom should never be “infringed” because “God is bigge…
- 19 hours ago 2 Dec 20, 12:17pm - - newPost-election survey: 97% of conservative Christians backed TrumpA post-election survey reveals that President Donald Trump received nearly unanimous support from politically active conservative Christians in the 2020 presidential election.
- 20 hours ago 2 Dec 20, 11:18am - - newMan gets racist note over black Santa Claus on lawn; responding to hate with loveOne reason Satan promotes racism is that racism keeps those whom God loves from loving each other.
- 21 hours ago 2 Dec 20, 10:42am - - newMaryland pastor who is also a physician issued citation for not wearing mask in empty churchA Maryland pastor and physician, who was recently issued a citation by a local health official threatening a fine, jail time and the shutting down of his church for answering his door without a mask, is now speaking out.
- 21 hours ago 2 Dec 20, 10:35am - - newDOJ says election fraud probes not over after AG Barr says evidence presented won't change election outcomeThe United States Department of Justice has denied that investigations into potential election fraud have been concluded despite a recent statement by Attorney General William Barr saying no evidence has been found.
- 22 hours ago 2 Dec 20, 9:33am - - newWhat to expect in 2021 with church giving trendsWe estimate over half of churches are experiencing giving challenges. Far too few churches are preparing for what could be a rocky 2021.
- 23 hours ago 2 Dec 20, 8:50am - - End COVID lockdowns, say over 49,000 doctors and scientistsDoctors and scientists from around the world have signed a document calling for an end to COVID-19 lockdowns because of “grave concerns” over public health.
- 2 days ago 1 Dec 20, 5:13pm - - UN agency publishes guidance pushing ‘controversial' sex educationThe United Nations Population Fund has released new guidance on comprehensive sexuality education, providing a sex education framework for school-aged children outside of the classroom setting. But some have raised concerns over it.
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Religion News Service
- newJudge dismisses motion to ban the Rev. Greg Drumwright’s right to march
(RNS) — A local prosecutor filed a motion to ban the pastor and racial justice activist from Alamance County property, alleging he is ‘a danger to the community’ and likely to riot.The post Judge dismisses motion to ban the Rev. Greg Drumwrig…
- 8 hours ago 2 Dec 20, 11:22pm - - newProtests, pandemics and politics: The top 2020 searches for Bible passages online
(RNS) — Bible Gateway saw unusual spikes in related searches around the first COVID-19 lockdowns last spring, the racial justice protests that followed in the summer and the U.S. presidential election this fall.The post Protests, pandemics and pol…
- 10 hours ago 2 Dec 20, 9:23pm - - newDisgraced Cardinal Becciu seeks redemption by putting up a fight
(RNS) — Stripped of the privileges of his rank and living under the cloud of scandal, the cardinal seems to have no intention of going quietly.The post Disgraced Cardinal Becciu seeks redemption by putting up a fight appeared first on Religion New…
- 12 hours ago 2 Dec 20, 7:43pm - - newPandemic’s suffering opens way for Buddhist chaplains
(RNS) — The Buddhist contemplative approach to chaplaincy has spurred a new interest in Buddhism in the medical environment.The post Pandemic’s suffering opens way for Buddhist chaplains appeared first on Religion News Service.
- 12 hours ago 2 Dec 20, 7:12pm - - new9 new Catholic priests named in Colorado sex abuse report
(AP) — Nine more Catholic priests, including one well known for helping Denver’s homeless, were found to have sexually abused children in an updated report on sex abuse in Colorado’s Catholic churches.The post 9 new Catholic priests named in C…
- 17 hours ago 2 Dec 20, 2:46pm - - newOCP publishes modern antiphon resource, Let Us All Rejoice
Oregon Catholic Press (www.ocp.org)The post OCP publishes modern antiphon resource, Let Us All Rejoice appeared first on Religion News Service.
- 17 hours ago 2 Dec 20, 2:38pm - - newClimate accountability in action
Faith & the Common Good (www.faithcommongood.org/)The post Climate accountability in action appeared first on Religion News Service.
- 17 hours ago 2 Dec 20, 2:22pm - - Southern Baptist seminary presidents nix critical race theory
(RNS) — The seminary presidents may be reacting to factions within Southern Baptist circles that have complained the denomination is drifting to the left.The post Southern Baptist seminary presidents nix critical race theory appeared first on Rel…
- 1 day ago 1 Dec 20, 11:27pm - - Evangelical Christian activists plan ‘barnstorming’ tour of Georgia ahead of Senate runoff
(RNS) — Campaigning for ‘biblical citizenship’ will be former U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann; Charlie Kirk, co-founder of Liberty University’s Falkirk Center; Rick Green; and David Barton.The post Evangelical Christian activists plan ‘barnstor…
- 1 day ago 1 Dec 20, 11:00pm - - Latino Protestants more conservative, supportive of Trump than Latino Catholics, poll finds
(RNS) — ‘Religion is the largest demographic divider among Hispanic Americans,’ notes the Public Religion Research Institute analysis.The post Latino Protestants more conservative, supportive of Trump than Latino Catholics, poll finds appeared…
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Christian Today
- newNHS updates guidelines on puberty blockers after landmark court rulingThe NHS has updated its guidelines on puberty blockers for children so that they can now only be prescribed following a court order.
- 20 hours ago 2 Dec 20, 11:38am - - newAre you sure that your Christmas jumper wasn't made with forced labour?Clothes chain Zara is yet to sign a commitment against using materials sourced from Uyghur forced labour. A week of action led by Christian Solidarity Worldwide is hoping to end that.
- 21 hours ago 2 Dec 20, 10:50am - - newWith exploitation only escalating during Covid-19, the Church's help is needed to end slavery for goodNot all of us are able to physically work with police to identify and free trafficked children but the impact of the global Church when it prays and acts can be incredible.
- 21 hours ago 2 Dec 20, 10:23am - - newUK is facing 'catastrophic' poverty crisis - bishopThe Bishop of Burnley, Philip North, has called for altruism in the months ahead to help the poorest people get through the financial storm triggered by Covid-19.
- 21 hours ago 2 Dec 20, 10:02am - - newIs The Crown the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth?The Crown is trial by screen, and as such, is cruel and heartless, writes David Robertson.
- 22 hours ago 2 Dec 20, 9:28am - - newArchbishop condemns Nigeria violence after 110 killed in attackThe Archbishop of Canterbury has condemned an attack in Nigeria that left at least 110 people dead.
- 22 hours ago 2 Dec 20, 9:09am - - High Court ruling on puberty blockers for under-16s will 'protect vulnerable children'Under-16s must be able to understand "the immediate and long-term consequences" of puberty blockers before they are allowed to receive them, the High Court has ruled.
- 2 days ago 1 Dec 20, 11:35am - - Trans teen removed from parents' custody after they refused consent to transitionIn what is believed to be a legal first in the country, the judge ruled that on the balance of probabilities, the teen had suffered verbal abuse "related to his feelings and expression of gender identity".
- 2 days ago 1 Dec 20, 11:03am - - Re-imagining theatre during a Covid ChristmasChristian theatre group 4Front is launching a digital Advent calendar and livestream performances this Christmas to bring some festive cheer to people after a challenging year.
- 2 days ago 1 Dec 20, 10:26am - - Hungry children are 'ripping the bags open to get at the food', says Burnley pastorA pastor in Burnley distributing food to the local community has spoken of "unprecedented" and "upsetting" levels of need after nearly a year of coronavirus.
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Catholic Exchange
- newSt. Francis Xavier
Francis was born at the family castle of Xavier in the Basque area of Spanish Navarre on April 7, 1506. He studied at the University of Paris, received his licentiate in 1528 and while at the university, met Ignatius Loyola. He initially opposed Loyo…
- 2 hours ago 3 Dec 20, 5:00am - - newUntitled
“The saints were just like us, with one difference: they strove, in everything they did, to discover Jesus and to live as signs and servants of His Presence.” -Fr. Joseph Esper, Saintly Solutions to Life’s Common Problems
- 2 hours ago 3 Dec 20, 5:00am - - newMemorial of Saint Francis Xavier
It is not a philosophy, principle, gimmick or psychology that providesthe solid foundation on which we can build our life safely. Rather, itis the personal God and His Word, the Truth that provides theunshakeable basis for a safe passage through the…
- 2 hours ago 3 Dec 20, 5:00am - - We Can Hear God’s Voice in the Ordinary
There was a time in my life when reading the wise words of some faraway monk sufficed in motivating me to a life of greater solitude and spiritual discipline. I wondered why it was so difficult for most people to find time for God when it came so eas…
- 1 day ago 2 Dec 20, 5:37am - - Seek God Through the Sounds of Silence
“We need to find God and He cannot be found in noise and restlessness. God is the friend of silence. See how nature, trees, flowers, grass grows in silence. See the stars the moon, the sun how they move in silence. We need silence to be able to tou…
- 1 day ago 2 Dec 20, 5:05am - - How to Spark a Catholic Revival
- 1 day ago 2 Dec 20, 5:03am - - St. Bibiana
Although we have no official date of birth and death for St. Bibiana, according to tradition, she lived in Rome. She was the daughter of Flavian, a Roman knight, and Dafrosa, his wife, who were both zealous Christians. In the year 363, Julian the Apo…
- 1 day ago 2 Dec 20, 5:00am - - Untitled
“The grace to ask for mercy is to see ourselves in the good Lord’s eyes.” -Fr. Joel Guibert, Abandonment to God: The Way of Peace of St. Therese of Lisieux
- 1 day ago 2 Dec 20, 5:00am - - Wednesday of the First Week of Advent
Taking seven loaves of bread and a few fish, Jesus fed the crowds. Clearly, there was no limit to Jesus’ generosity that day. But is this the end of the story? Do we look back with nostalgia to the “good old days” when prophets spoke and miracl…
- 1 day ago 2 Dec 20, 5:00am - - Invitation To Sanctity
Presence of God – I place myself in the presence of Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament, contemplating Him as the Redeemer and Sanctifier of my soul. MEDITATION“Where sin abounded, grace did more abound” (Romans 5:20). Adam’s fall brought a…
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Guardian - Religion
- newThe Guardian view on Poland’s Catholics: losing faith in their church | EditorialZealous clerical backing for the government’s culture wars is alienating a growing number of the faithfulDuring the five years in which the Law and Justice (PiS) party has governed in Poland, the lines between politics and religion have become, to…
- 13 hours ago 2 Dec 20, 6:39pm - - newFaith review – compelling, beautifully shot doc on an Italian cultBeginning with shaven-headed acolytes dancing to techno, Valentina Pedicini’s extraordinary film is all about power This documentary will be the last film we see from Italian director Valentina Pedicini who died last month tragically young, aged 42…
- 17 hours ago 2 Dec 20, 2:00pm - - George Pell says he feels vindicated for trying to uncover alleged financial 'criminality' at VaticanCardinal says in first interview since return to Rome he didn’t know extent of wrongdoing and ‘it would be better for the church if these things hadn’t happened’Andrew West: the Pope and Pell: ‘One of the most fascinating relationships in R…
- 2 days ago 1 Dec 20, 4:12am - - Santa's grottos and carolling allowed under England's Christmas Covid rulesVolunteering and church services also permitted but advice varies for different tiersCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageChristmas carolling, attending church services, volunteering and taking a trip to Santa’s grotto will…
- 3 days ago 29 Nov 20, 7:57pm - - Police apologise after officers wrongly bust online church serviceNine officers broke up legal Milton Keynes event after misunderstanding Covid rulesPolice have apologised after a pastor was accused of breaking coronavirus regulations while holding a religious service online.The Rev Daniel Mateola said he was “tr…
- 4 days ago 29 Nov 20, 7:24pm - - Let Us Dream by Pope Francis review – the holy father of fraternityIn reflections written during lockdown, the pontiff adds his weight to a growing group of people seeking a return to community-minded valuesNot long into these reflections on the lessons of a traumatic year, Pope Francis offers a line from his favour…
- 4 days ago 29 Nov 20, 7:00am - - Gospel choir celebrate everyday heroes in a gritty nativity remakeAlternative story of Bethlehem’s lowly key workers was made in a day on a shoestring budget. Now it’s getting a TV showcaseWhen a London gospel choir decided to make a film about an alternative nativity, they had modest ambitions to share it via…
- 4 days ago 29 Nov 20, 7:00am - - Carols from King's to be sung in empty chapel for first time in a centuryThe Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols in Cambridge will be heard only on the BBC this Christmas EveCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageFor many of us, it is the moment when Christmas really starts: the soaring voice of a b…
- 4 days ago 29 Nov 20, 6:45am - - Pope installs new cardinals, including first African AmericanWilton Gregory, 72, joins College of Cardinals in VaticanPope Francis further shapes electorate for his successorPope Francis has installed 13 new cardinals, including the first African American to hold the high rank, further expanding the pontiff’…
- 5 days ago 28 Nov 20, 4:32pm - - New pupils barred from top UK Catholic school after abuse scandal
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Z3 News
- Prophetic dream warns of big storm coming into view in first week of January 2021In the 22-minute video shown below, a lady from YouTube channel NessaSmart08 shares a prophetic warning dream she received in March 2020 in which she saw a big storm coming into view. Later, she learned the fulfillment of what she saw in her dream is…
- 2 days ago 1 Dec 20, 5:55pm - - Modern Day Exodus out of spiritual BabylonGod has been giving me several messages.I previously saw the demonic stronghold Athaliah rising from the sea. In the Bible, Athaliah is the daughter of Jezebel. Like Jezebel, she persecuted the people of God and killed them, setting herself up as q…
- 3 days ago 30 Nov 20, 5:11pm - - James Corbett: What NO ONE is Saying About The LockdownsIn this 9-minute video, James Corbett does a great job, in my opinion, of showing the enormous costs of COVID-19 lockdowns which are being ignored by the mainstream news media to bombard us with the lie that anyone who cares about humanity would supp…
- 4 days ago 29 Nov 20, 3:30pm - - Power Is An Illusion, Control Is A FacadeOriginal Article by Brandon Smith “This past year in numerous countries the public is being bombarded with lessons in power and control that have been forgotten for generations. I think the majority of westerners in particular have long believed…
- 4 days ago 29 Nov 20, 12:06am - - Prophetic Dream – Government Home Invasions to Enforce Quarantine (Church in the Wilderness)In this 15:25 Minute Video, Beverly from the Church in the Wilderness, entitled, “ Dream Government Home Invasions to Enforce Quarantine”, she shares that she was shown that people in contamination suits will be assigned to enter people’s hom…
- 5 days ago 28 Nov 20, 2:26pm - - The Covid “Pandemic”: Destroying People’s Lives. Engineered Economic Depression. Global “Coup d’Etat”?REMINDER – Click on blue word(s) which are hyperlinks to articles & videos!Original article“IntroductionRed Zones, the facemask, social distancing, the closing down of schools, colleges and universities, no more family gatherings, no birthday…
- 5 days ago 28 Nov 20, 1:52pm - - The Post Covid World, The WEF’s Diabolical Project: “Resetting the Future of Work Agenda” – After “The Great Reset”. A Horrifying FutureREMINDER – Click on blue word(s) which are hyperlinks to articles &/or videos!Original Article “The World Economic Forum (WEF) has just published (October 2020) a so-called White Paper, entitled‘Resetting the Future of Work Agenda – in a P…
- 5 days ago 28 Nov 20, 12:14pm - - A Prophetic Warning From The Spirit: “THEY WILL DRAG YOU OUT”Persecution is surely coming upon the church of God in the West. We have taken our freedom to worship for granted and have become lukewarm in many ways. But the Lord will have His spotless bride, and those near to Him will be stronger than ever.…
- 8 days ago 25 Nov 20, 4:02pm - - Get Ready…The Election Results Will Be Overturned to Create Massive Chaos & Anarchy in the U.S. Prophetic Dream – Trump Victory After Election Results Deemed “Null & Void” Plus Signs That This Will Come To PassBrandon Dawson from Tribe of Christians, shown on Youtube Channel SteveMac88, had a prophetic dream recently which he shares in this 4:26 Minute Video entitled, “INCREDIBLE // Prophetic Dream of Trump Victory after Election Overturned!!!”.What…
- 13 days ago 20 Nov 20, 3:15am - - “In the spirit she knew that they were watching us.”Z3er Jessica shared the following two prophetic warning dreams received by her daughter.“I wanted to share these two dreams my daughter had. She is 11. I believe they are a warning to the church. She couldn’t have come up with these on her own.…
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