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  • newA choice most Gen Z people will never have to make
    "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country" were the last words of 21-year-old American patriot Nathan Hale, who was hanged by the British without a trial on Sept. 22, 1776. A Yale graduate, 1773, Nathan Hale almost became a Chris…
    - 6 hours ago 22 Sep 19, 2:16am -
  • newTeachers join fight against schools' Buddhist meditation
    A legal team that has been representing public school students in Colorado and several other states who object to being taught Buddhist meditation now says teachers have legal recourse as well. The American Center for Law and Justice is targeting the…
    - 6 hours ago 22 Sep 19, 2:07am -
  • newPrayer to Flying Spaghetti Monster opens council meeting
    When the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly in Alaska responded to a court ruling by allowing representatives of non-traditional religious groups to deliver the invocation at its meetings, a self-declared Satanist volunteered. Now a "pastafarian," a me…
    - 8 hours ago 22 Sep 19, 12:17am -
  • newUltimate 'Big Brother' scheme goes down in flames
    A "Big Brother" scheme in which the Scottish government sought to appoint a person to spy on every child is going down in flames. The law was overturned three years ago by the nation's Supreme Court because of privacy violations, but government offic…
    - 13 hours ago 21 Sep 19, 7:30pm -
  • newChina orders 10 Commandments replaced with Xi's quotes
    There have a number of times around the United States in recent years that the 10 Commandments have been ordered to be taken down. Like in the judicial building in the state of Alabama. And sometimes in schools. Wouldn't want those children reading s…
    - 13 hours ago 21 Sep 19, 6:54pm -
  • Gunman opens fire on Bible-study group outside Minnesota church
    (MINNEAPOLIS STAR-TRIBUNE) Weekly Bible study had just ended at the St. Paul church Wednesday night when a gunman opened fire on congregants milling about outside. RayVell Carter ducked for cover. Then a child’s scream pierced the darkness. “They…
    - 1 day ago 21 Sep 19, 12:44am -
  • Museum of the Bible hosts 1st-ever biblical fashion show
    (CBN) This week the Museum of the Bible hosted its first-ever fashion show, featuring biblically-inspired couture and designs. Event producer Linda Koldenhoven told CBN News this unique event has been a dream of hers since before the museum was even…
    - 1 day ago 21 Sep 19, 12:43am -
  • Why do politicians take oaths they intend to break?
    Chief Justice James Kent explained in People v. Ruggles, 1811, what made oaths effective: "In Taylor's case ... the court ... said, that Christianity was parcel of the law, and to cast contumelious reproaches upon it, tended to weaken the foundation…
    - 1 day ago 21 Sep 19, 12:17am -
  • Is there anything to gain from pain?
    I hate running. I'll tell you that straight up. Also, I don't like to go to the gym at all, but I do it anyway. Why do I put myself through that? It's because I need to. It helps me and strengthens me to do what I need to do. I can think up every……
    - 1 day ago 20 Sep 19, 10:55pm -
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    • newSt. Thomas of Villanova

      St. Thomas of Villanova

      St. Thomas (1488-1555) was from Castile in Spain and received his surname from the town where he was raised. He received a superior education at the University of Alcala and became a popular professor of philosophy there. After joining the Augustinia…
      - 4 hours ago 22 Sep 19, 4:00am -
    • St. Matthew (Apostle and Evangelist)

      St. Matthew (Apostle and Evangelist)

      St. Matthew, one of the Twelve Apostles, was originally a tax collector in the city of Capernaum. Many local tax collectors (known as “publicans” in some Bible translations) were known to be corrupt, demanding more money from the people than the…
      - 1 day ago 21 Sep 19, 4:00am -
    • History Shows: Faithful Catholics Can Survive (and Thrive) in the Midst of Crisis

      History Shows: Faithful Catholics Can Survive (and Thrive) in the Midst of Crisis

      When I was young and a Baptist, my mother worked as a secretary and librarian to a group of Evangelical clergy­men around Atlanta. One day she amused and shocked me by declaring that of these five or so distinguished ministers of the gospel, there h…
      - 2 days ago 20 Sep 19, 4:10am -
    • The True Wealth of Our True Master

      The True Wealth of Our True Master

      While speaking to a large crowd gathered to hear Him, Jesus starts talking about money in Sunday’s Gospel. How uncomfortable. Gospel (Read Lk 16:1-13) In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells a parable in which a slightly sleazy steward becomes the hero of…
      - 2 days ago 20 Sep 19, 4:01am -
    • Untitled

      Today’s first reading and gospel show us how to live as followers of Jesus Christ where money is concerned. The first reading warns us about love of money. It does not warn us against money and wealth but it is the love of it. In itself, money is n…
      - 2 days ago 20 Sep 19, 4:00am -
    • Untitled

      “God is truly humble. He comes down and uses instruments as weak and imperfect as we are. He deigns to work through us . . . to use you and me for his great work.” -St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta, The Love that Made Mother Teresa
      - 2 days ago 20 Sep 19, 4:00am -
    • Lessons in Stewardship from the Unjust Steward

      Lessons in Stewardship from the Unjust Steward

      Our society tolerates religion, as long as it keeps to itself. After all, America is about the separation of Church and state, right? Education, entertainment, employment, politics are supposed to be “religion free.” The removal of the Ten Comman…
      - 2 days ago 20 Sep 19, 4:00am -
    • Sts. Andrew Kim Taegon and Paul Chong Hasang and Companions (Martyrs)

      Sts. Andrew Kim Taegon and Paul Chong Hasang and Companions (Martyrs)

      The Korean martyrs St. Andrew Kim Taegon, St. Paul Chong Hasang and their companions were canonized by Pope John Paul II during his pilgrimage to Korea on May 6, 1984. This ceremony was the first canonization in modern Church history to take place ou…
      - 2 days ago 20 Sep 19, 4:00am -
    • How the Wisconsin Apparition Can Revive Belief in the Eucharist

      How the Wisconsin Apparition Can Revive Belief in the Eucharist

      Catholic commentators have been addressing the recent Pew Research survey results which indicate an alarming number of Catholics do not believe in the real presence of the Eucharist. Eucharistic belief has declined, not only in belief but also in par…
      - 3 days ago 19 Sep 19, 4:20am -
    • The Triple Novena to Join Padre Pio’s Spiritual Children

      The Triple Novena to Join Padre Pio’s Spiritual Children

      “I have made a pact with the Lord: when my soul has been purified in the flames of purgatory and deemed worthy to be admitted to the presence of God, I will take my place at the gate to paradise, but I shall not enter until I have seen the last of…
      - 3 days ago 19 Sep 19, 4:10am -

    Guardian - Religion

    • new‘Gossip’: Morrison sidesteps claim Hillsong pastor snubbed by White House
      Prime minister dismisses reports he lobbied unsuccessfully to have Brian Houston attend state dinner Scott Morrison has sidestepped questions about whether he wanted the Hillsong Church pastor Brian Houston to be a guest at Friday night’s glitterin…
      - 6 hours ago 22 Sep 19, 1:39am -
    • Trump to snub climate summit for religious freedom meeting at UN
      Exclusive: Senior UN official confirms White House booked a room so Trump can attend a gathering in same building as the summitDonald Trump is set to attend the United Nations headquarters during Monday’s key summit on the climate crisis – but wi…
      - 2 days ago 20 Sep 19, 4:37pm -
    • Indonesian president postpones plans to outlaw extramarital sex
      Apparent climbdown follows wave of anger and criticism over draconian draft lawsIndonesia’s president, Joko Widodo, has ordered his government to postpone the ratification of a deeply controversial criminal code that would outlaw living together ou…
      - 2 days ago 20 Sep 19, 9:36am -
    • Ministers accused of 'radio silence' over LGBT school protests
      Louise Casey says Birmingham demonstrations have been put in ‘all-too-difficult box’The former integration tsar, Dame Louise Casey, has accused ministers of “radio silence” over protests against the teaching of LGBT equality at a Birmingham s…
      - 2 days ago 20 Sep 19, 8:50am -
    • Documentary follows Pastafarians as they strain for recognition
      Film-maker has spent three years showing how the colander-wearing religion is more than a jokeSome time next year, the European court of human rights will decide on the case of a Dutch woman who feels unfairly treated because her country’s highest…
      - 4 days ago 18 Sep 19, 4:00am -
    • Mormons still oppose equal marriage despite changing rules, leader says
      President of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints says church can change policies but not God’s lawThe leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has reaffirmed the religion’s opposition to same-sex marriage, saying God’s…
      - 4 days ago 17 Sep 19, 10:55pm -
    • Cardinal George Pell to appeal to high court over child sexual abuse conviction
      Former Vatican treasurer has maintained his innocence after the Victorian court of appeal ruled two-to-one against his appeal• George Pell’s failed appeal and why his chances in the high court are slim• Melbourne archbishop says Pell innocent a…
      - 5 days ago 17 Sep 19, 6:38am -
    • Economists calculate monetary value of 'thoughts and prayers'
      US study finds Christians are willing to pay for prayers – but atheists will pay to avoid themAll things have a price – and if not, economists will find one. Researchers have calculated the going rate for thoughts and prayers offered in hard time…
      - 6 days ago 16 Sep 19, 7:00pm -
    • Christian teacher says school forced her to quit for supporting marriage equality
      Rachel Colvin says Ballarat Christian College pressured her to resign over her beliefs about same-sex marriageA Victorian private school allegedly pressured a teacher to resign for personally disagreeing with the college’s anti-marriage equality st…
      - 6 days ago 16 Sep 19, 5:12am -
    • PM's burqa jibes 'dehumanising', says government's extremism adviser
      Exclusive: As Commission for Countering Extremism issues major report, Sara Khan calls on politicians to watch their wordsThe government’s chief adviser on extremism has called the language used by Boris Johnson to describe Muslim women demeaning a…
      - 6 days ago 16 Sep 19, 5:00am -

    Evangelical Outpost

    • Just Survive Somehow ⎯ The Walking Dead S06E02 Review

      Just Survive Somehow ⎯ The Walking Dead S06E02 Review

      Beware of undead spoilers! After five seasons of AMC’s The Walking Dead, it’s easy to feel desensitized to the walkers. While they’re frightening in large numbers, the initial shock of their existence has worn off, despite the ever-increasing g…
      - 20 Oct 15, 5:45pm -
    • Review: Beyond the Mask

      Review: Beyond the Mask

      Note: A review copy of this movie was sent in exchange for a review. It releases today, and you can look for a local showing here.  It isn’t often I’m sent a movie to review that I get excited about. Holy Rollers was an exception, as were the fi…
      - 5 Jun 15, 2:00pm -
    • Peace With People Amidst a War of Ideas
      I have observed two kinds of tyranny in the media and public forum when it comes to moral, religious, or political conflict.  The first kind is a tyranny of bigotry which takes firm held beliefs about politics, religion, ethics, etc., and attempts t…
      - 18 Apr 15, 12:00pm -
    • On Language: A Primer for Careful, Thoughtful Introspection
      If words matter–and you’ll find that I am very quick to contend that they do–then we ought to be careful with the language we speak. For some, this point might seem like something akin to an argument against profanity. I’m not (necessarily)…
      - 13 Apr 15, 2:00pm -
    • Codependency and Egoism: Two Ways To Obscure Easter
      It is that time of year when, once again, Churches of all denominations ramp up their hospitality.  One need not look far to find flier invitations for Easter egg hunts, local ads for sunrise services, or Church billboards declaring that all are inv…
      - 5 Apr 15, 12:00pm -
    • Why My Husband Is Not My “Other Half”
      When I got married, I had a new experience of association which I had never had as a single person.  My husband and I were together for three and a half years before we got married, and yet, in all of that time, people rarely expected him to be with…
      - 1 Apr 15, 1:00pm -
    • Have You Kept Christ in Christmas?
      Each year, the holiday season brings with it many historic traditions, like the red cups at Starbucks, the bad pop Christmas songs playing in every retail store in the country, and the revived rhetoric among certain Christians about “keeping Christ…
      - 22 Dec 14, 2:00pm -
    • What Can We Learn From the Mars Hill Shutdown?
      Mars Hill Church began as a small gathering in Mark Driscoll’s home in 1996 and soon became one of the fastest-growing churches in the country. But the church that was praised just last year as one of the “Top Churches to Watch in America” has…
      - 3 Dec 14, 2:00pm -
    • Little Hope Was Arson – A Second Look (Film Review)
      Note: a review copy of this film was provided in exchange for a review. Visit the film’s website here. See our earlier review from James here. Spoilers follow. If you’ve ever been to Texas, you may have noticed the Jesus fish symbols on billboard…
      - 25 Nov 14, 5:22pm -
    • Pumpkins and Thanksgiving
      In Germany, the asparagus harvest marks a national celebration. Whole restaurant menus center around asparagus, filling the hearts and stomachs of Germans thrilled by the wonderful harvest season. Asparagus has been an important crop in Germany, so t…
      - 24 Nov 14, 4:26pm -

    Face Like the Sun

    • INHUMAN: The Making of a Film on Transhumanism
      WHEN I FIRST HEARD ABOUT TRANSHUMANISM, I knew it was a subject matter that needed attention, especially as a Christian. Having been a couple years since I was saved, I was already at a place where I was seeking truth in the many bizarre and fringe s…
      - 15 Nov 15, 9:22am -
    • OPENING PORTALS: Augmented Reality (HoloLens), Ingress, and Dark Matter Dimensions
      With the new announcement of Microsoft’s augmented reality device, the HoloLens, we are on the verge of seeing the shift from interactive technology to augmented reality. Through the use of wearable devices, we will soon see what Google Chairman sa…
      - 25 Jan 15, 6:03am -
    • Superconductivity and the Lying Wonders of Antichrist?
      In this video, I take a look at a video on YouTube called MUST SEE!!!UFO LEVITATION!!! and speculate on how such a science might be used for the Great Deception of the Antichrist in the end times. 1.) The appearance of smoke. The liquid nitrogen made…
      - 20 Jan 15, 10:10pm -

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