Scripture teaches that we can only correctly understand the truths of Scripture’s teaching when the Holy Spirit illumines God’s truth and enables us to see it for what it is: glorious and wondrous spiritual truth. To see this, let’s start at the most basic level and acknowledge that people who do not truly know Christ... Continue Reading

Higher levels of tax would be good for society, according to the Archbishop of Canterbury. Dr Rowan Williams said that taxation should not be seen as a way of stifling business or redistributing wealth but helping to make the world a better place in which to live. He called for new levies to be introduced... Continue Reading

More than 2,500 people bought reserved tickets to attend the Nov 18th Tampa premiere of The Mysterious Islands, a new film that debunks the conclusions Charles Darwin reached during his storied trip to the Galapagos Islands during the voyage of the HMS Beagle. Shot and directed by the award-winning Jon and Andy Erwin of Erwin... Continue Reading

Paul and Timothy, (bond) servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with the overseers and deacons: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. (Phil. 1:1-2.) The Theme of This Book In our last article, we began looking at some of... Continue Reading

A Christian license plate in South Carolina has been ruled unconstitutional by a federal district court. The license plate showed a cross, stained glass window and the words “I Believe.” The ruling overturned the state law known as the “I Believe” Act which gave the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) authority to issue... Continue Reading

The California chapter of Capitol Ministries, the Christian group led for years by pastor Ralph Drollinger, has dissolved to join a new organization. Drollinger, known for controversial statements about religion and the role of women in public life, continues to run what remains of his ministry from his home in Santa Clarita. On Oct. 12,... Continue Reading

Federal authorities on Thursday moved to seize a wide array of U.S.-based properties, bank accounts and religious sites that they allege in court documents are funneling money to an Iranian bank involved in that country’s illicit nuclear weapons program. Prosecutors sought the forfeiture of Islamic centers containing mosques and schools in California, Maryland, New York... Continue Reading

U.S. Muslim service members say they stand out in both their worlds. Among fellow troops, that can mean facing ethnic taunts, awkward questions about spiritual practices and a structure that is not set up to accommodate their worship. Among Muslims, the questions can be more profound: How can a Muslim participate in killing other Muslims... Continue Reading

Anyone who has been following President Obama’s visit to China this week has no doubt heard of “Obamao” — the graphic superimposition of Obama’s face on the body of Chairman Mao that has found its way onto T-shirts and other souvenir items around the country. The phenomenon, which was first reported during the summer, has... Continue Reading

Yad L’Achim says it has filed police complaints against the organizers for violating the law against missionary activity with minors. “Not all of those who participated in the seminar are already Jesus-believers,” a Yad L’Achim staffer told Israel National News, “and attempting to convince them is certainly illegal. In addition, having youths ‘witness’ to other... Continue Reading