The transfer of power in Egypt has the potential to be “even more dramatic than the fall of the Berlin Wall,” a Southern Baptist observer said after Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak stepped down Feb. 11. “In these uncertain times, I am sure that God is drawing Egyptians to Himself in Jesus Christ. That is of... Continue Reading

You can’t profess to be a Muslim and be a follower of Christ at the same time, which is the big thing they’ve gotten into. They have soft theology and that is a weakness almost in the nature of things: If you’re reaching out to a lot of hurting people, you may start to compromise... Continue Reading

For chronic procrastinators distracted by the internet, Freedom (available for PC and Mac at macfreedom.com) can help. Users input the number of interruption-free minutes desired—between 15 minutes and eight hours. The program will shut down the computer’s internet connection until time is up… Merry Christmas to your email inbox: On Christmas Eve, the world’s largest... Continue Reading

Coptic Christians, who make up eight to 12 percent of Egypt’s population, have protested alongside Muslims during the anti-government demonstrations. The BBC reported that Christian and Muslim citizens have united together under the common identity of Egyptians to protest against their government. Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak’s resignation Friday is good for the country’s Coptic Christians,... Continue Reading

In the diary the section dated December 25 was blank, while the bottom of the page gave the secular message: “A true friend is someone who shares your concerns and will double your joy.” The European Commission admitted that it made a “mistake” by omitting Christmas and Easter from an official agenda that included numerous... Continue Reading

“We are all aware that Jews and Muslims experience intolerance and discrimination. But so do Christians – even if they constitute a nominal majority here. I have the impression that journalists and policy-makers are often more anti-Christian than their fellow citizens. But they shape the mood of the country. What we observe is that Christians... Continue Reading

As turmoil from Tunisia, Lebanon and Egypt spreads throughout the Muslim world, Christian communities in the region are increasingly concerned. They fear Islamic extremist groups could exploit political instability throughout the Middle East and create dangerous conditions for C Many believe the rash of uprisings gained momentum after weeks of unrest in Tunisia, where extended... Continue Reading

President Barack Obama says the United States intends to formally recognize Southern Sudan as a sovereign, independent state in July. Obama made the announcement Monday in a statement congratulating the people of Southern Sudan for “a successful and inspiring” referendum. Election officials said Monday that more than 98 percent of ballots in the Jan. 9... Continue Reading

In 1994, a council of Saudi clerics was reported to have issued an edict asserting that preserving historical sites “could lead to polytheism and idolatry” – both punishable, under the Kingdom’s laws, by death. David Kennedy, a professor of classics and ancient history at the University of Western Australia, used Google Earth satellite maps to... Continue Reading

Christian culture pervades many aspects of Chick-fil-A’s operations, from its corporate purpose – which includes “to glorify God by being a faithful steward of all that is entrusted to us” – to its policy of closing restaurants on Sundays to praying at restaurant openings. The ongoing Chick-fil-A flap – which has gay rights groups blasting... Continue Reading