http://blogs.christianpost.com/cp-events/reminder-national-day-of-prayer-is-thursday-21164/
The 63rd annual National Day of Prayer is tomorrow (May 1st). Christian leaders, politicians and concerned citizens will gather at the Cannon House Office Building in Washington, D.C. tomorrow morning. The National Day of Prayer was established sixty-three years ago by President Eisenhower.
I had never heard of this day before, and honestly the idea of it kind of freaks me out. The fact that it was started by Eisenhower almost makes it weirder for me, because it makes me feel like this is a Christian holiday established by a former U.S. president. Having a National Day of Prayer that is open to all religions sounds like a great idea to me, but the fact that this is Christian focused is what I don't like. It seems like an attempt to promote the idea that the U.S. is strictly a Christian nation, when in fact we are a nation of many religions.
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Praying With Your Doctor
http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/healthscience/2014/February/Surgeons-Who-Pray-Before-they-Cut/
This is an article about several different surgeons who are also devout Christians. They offer to pray with their patients before surgery begins. I actually think this is a very nice idea that I am sure brings peace of mind to many people who are about to undergo surgery. While it is a nice idea, I can also imagine that non-religious patients might feel uncomfortable with their surgeon offering to pray with them.
This is an article about several different surgeons who are also devout Christians. They offer to pray with their patients before surgery begins. I actually think this is a very nice idea that I am sure brings peace of mind to many people who are about to undergo surgery. While it is a nice idea, I can also imagine that non-religious patients might feel uncomfortable with their surgeon offering to pray with them.
Monday, April 28, 2014
Two New Saints
http://www.christianheadlines.com/blog/catholic-church-welcomes-2-new-saints.html
Former Popes John Paul II and John XXIII were announced new saints on Sunday. This is the first time two former popes have been canonised at once. Pope Francis and his predecessor Pope Benedict XVI were both in attendance for the ceremony in St. Peter's Square.
Former Popes John Paul II and John XXIII were announced new saints on Sunday. This is the first time two former popes have been canonised at once. Pope Francis and his predecessor Pope Benedict XVI were both in attendance for the ceremony in St. Peter's Square.
Mix Martial Arts Church
http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2014/04/27/punch-thy-neighbor-fight-church-doesnt-turn-the-other-cheek/
This article is about a pastor who is also a mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter. He says this violent sport does not contradict the teachings of the bible, and his church actually has an MMA gym inside.
This article is about a pastor who is also a mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter. He says this violent sport does not contradict the teachings of the bible, and his church actually has an MMA gym inside.
College Student Denied Admission Because of Religious Belief
http://www.christianpost.com/news/college-student-denied-admission-into-program-because-he-said-god-is-most-important-in-his-life-118531/
This article is about a student who applied to a program at a community college in Maryland, and was actually denied admittance, due to his belief in God. When asked what the most important thing in his life was, he answered "My God." When the student asked why he was not admitted, a staff member reportedly responded to the student saying, "this field is not the place for religion."
Hearing about this kind of discrimination of a Christian in America, is really shocking and surprising to me. It is pretty hard to believe that someone working in the education system, would actually deny a student an academic opportunity, simply because of their devout religious belief. I am not a particularly religious person myself, but I definitely do not believe that some fields are "not the place for religion."
This article is about a student who applied to a program at a community college in Maryland, and was actually denied admittance, due to his belief in God. When asked what the most important thing in his life was, he answered "My God." When the student asked why he was not admitted, a staff member reportedly responded to the student saying, "this field is not the place for religion."
Hearing about this kind of discrimination of a Christian in America, is really shocking and surprising to me. It is pretty hard to believe that someone working in the education system, would actually deny a student an academic opportunity, simply because of their devout religious belief. I am not a particularly religious person myself, but I definitely do not believe that some fields are "not the place for religion."
Sunday, April 27, 2014
The People's Pope talks about Communion
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/24/pope-francis-divorced-remarried-communion_n_5204888.html
The fact that Pope Francis actually takes the time to personally call some people that write to him, is one of the reasons that many people are calling Pope Francis the "people's pope." Recently, one of his calls was with a divorcee from Argentina who was upset that she is not allowed to take communion at her church. Reportedly, Pope Francis said that this particular issue with the holy communion is "being looked at" by the Vatican. I think it would be pretty ground breaking if Pope Francis actually enacts some kind of reformation of the holy communion.
The fact that Pope Francis actually takes the time to personally call some people that write to him, is one of the reasons that many people are calling Pope Francis the "people's pope." Recently, one of his calls was with a divorcee from Argentina who was upset that she is not allowed to take communion at her church. Reportedly, Pope Francis said that this particular issue with the holy communion is "being looked at" by the Vatican. I think it would be pretty ground breaking if Pope Francis actually enacts some kind of reformation of the holy communion.
China to have largest Christian population by 2025
http://www.christianpost.com/news/china-to-have-worlds-largest-christian-population-by-2025-religion-expert-says-118646/
Experts on religious population say that China will have the largest population of Christians by 2025. This surprised me, as China is a communist country without any kind of state religion. This also might shock some conservative Christians in America, who probably like to think of the United States as the "great Christian nation." It'll be interesting to see how accurate these experts' predictions turn out to be.
Experts on religious population say that China will have the largest population of Christians by 2025. This surprised me, as China is a communist country without any kind of state religion. This also might shock some conservative Christians in America, who probably like to think of the United States as the "great Christian nation." It'll be interesting to see how accurate these experts' predictions turn out to be.
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Social Networks and Christianity
http://www.christianpost.com/news/global-media-outreach-ministry-reaches-1-billion-people-through-virtual-gospel-presentations-118525/
This article is about Global Media Outreach, a web-based evangelical ministry, that has reportedly spread the gospel to one billion people. The site allows users to view Gospel presentations and connect with online missionaries who respond to their questions. I just thought it was interesting to see how religion is adapting in our current age of social networks.
This article is about Global Media Outreach, a web-based evangelical ministry, that has reportedly spread the gospel to one billion people. The site allows users to view Gospel presentations and connect with online missionaries who respond to their questions. I just thought it was interesting to see how religion is adapting in our current age of social networks.
Gospel Spreading Marijuana Shop
http://www.christianpost.com/news/calif-evangelical-couple-runs-medical-marijuana-shop-to-spread-the-gospel-and-heal-the-sick-118472/
This is an interesting article about a Christian couple who opened a marijuana dispensary as a way to heal the sick and spread the gospel. I just thought this was a fascinating example of how some evangelical Christians are using the legalization of marijuana as a way to spread the word.
This is an interesting article about a Christian couple who opened a marijuana dispensary as a way to heal the sick and spread the gospel. I just thought this was a fascinating example of how some evangelical Christians are using the legalization of marijuana as a way to spread the word.
Saturday, April 19, 2014
The Secularization of Easter
http://www.christianpost.com/news/do-bunnies-and-eggs-take-away-from-the-gospel-message-of-easter-118156/
Just an interesting article on whether or not the inclusion of secular symbols like bunnies and eggs in Easter traditions takes away from the religious meaning of the holiday.
Just an interesting article on whether or not the inclusion of secular symbols like bunnies and eggs in Easter traditions takes away from the religious meaning of the holiday.
Friday, April 18, 2014
Persecution? There's an App for that
http://www.christianpost.com/news/catholic-priest-creates-arabic-app-to-support-persecuted-christians-118016/
The above article is about a technologically savvy priest who invented an app that allows Catholics to access prayers and readings on their mobile devices. He made an Arabic version of the app so that Christians in heavily persecuted areas where Christian scripture might be banned can still access the prayers and readings on their smart phones or other mobile devices.
The above article is about a technologically savvy priest who invented an app that allows Catholics to access prayers and readings on their mobile devices. He made an Arabic version of the app so that Christians in heavily persecuted areas where Christian scripture might be banned can still access the prayers and readings on their smart phones or other mobile devices.
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
More people say the Good Book isn't a God book
http://www.religionnews.com/2014/04/09/bible-study-people-say-good-book-isnt-god-book/
This article talks about the increase of skepticism from Americans on whether or not the bible is actually the direct word of God and how certain religious groups are reacting to this new data.
This article talks about the increase of skepticism from Americans on whether or not the bible is actually the direct word of God and how certain religious groups are reacting to this new data.
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