Ritual Prostitution And The Rage Over Trump

(OPINION) In Michael Gerson’s piece titled “Trump should fill Christians with rage,” he asks “where’s the rage over Trump?” I can think of one reason: ritual prostitution.

North America, OpinionMichael MetzgerSeptember 29, 2022Mike Metzger, Michael metzger, Donald trump, Michael Gerson, Washington DC, Michael MetzgerComment

Cardinal Zen’s Trial Adjourned Before Defense Can Cross-Examine Witnesses

After just two days into the trial of retired Chinese Cardinal Joseph Zen and five co-defendants, a Hong Kong magistrates’ court adjourned the proceedings until Oct. 26. The sudden turn of events took place on Wednesday in a trial that officials had said would last five days.

‘Traditional’ Jewish Foods And Cookbooks Play A Role In Marking Rosh Hashanah

(ANALYSIS) American Jewish cookbooks show the evolving flavors of what’s considered Jewish food, shared over the high holidays.

Analysis, NewsDeborah Dash MooreSeptember 27, 2022Rosh Hashanah, cookbook, American Jews, Deborah Dash Moore, Secondary FeatureComment

Giorgia On Their Minds: What The Vatican Thinks Of Meloni's Victory In Italy

(ANALYSIS) The Holy See still exerts a lot of influence in Italy. In a country that is still overwhelmingly Catholic, the results of Sunday’s election will put politicians at odds with this pope on many issues — although immigration will be the biggest one. Once you put aside “culture war” issues, Meloni and the pope agree on another thorny matter: Ukraine.

Sagamore Institute Study Attempts To Quantify The Cost of Bible Translation

Bible translation organizations in the United States receive more than $500 million in donations per year. So how many Bibles actually get translated? And how much does a Bible translation cost? Remarkably, the answer to that question is — nobody really knows.

Remembering Rodney Stark (1934-2022)

(OPINION) Baylor University professor Rodney Stark passed away at his home in Woodway, Texas, on July 21, 2022. He is remembered for his alternative assumption that people employed rational choice in their religious identities, which more convincingly explained both the growth and decline of religion and ushered in a new paradigm in the scientific study of religion.

Pandemic and Politics Exacerbate Challenges Facing An Ohio Church

Even before the pandemic, a church in central Ohio struggled to increase its flock, much less match the area’s rapid growth. The past few years only exacerbated the numerical concerns as the congregation — like many churches — grappled with COVID-19 restrictions, George Floyd’s murder and the nation’s political polarization.

An Old Question That’s Back In The News: Why Can’t Non-Muslims Visit Mecca And Medina?

(OPINION) Daniel Pipes penned a Wall Street Journal op-ed last month urging Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to end Islam’s long-standing ban against non-Muslims entering the faith’s two holiest locations, Mecca, where the Prophet Muhammad issued the Quran and founded the religion 14 centuries ago, and Medina, where he led the first Muslim state.

Jewish Law Invites Complex Questions On Abortion

Every month, Orthodox Rabbi Michael Broyde receives at least one question from an Orthodox Jewish woman seeking his advice on whether she can, according to Orthodox Jewish law, proceed with an abortion — a question that does not yet have a rabbinic consensus.

As Billions Watched Queen Elizabeth II's Funeral, Christian Themes Were Evident

This week’s Weekend Plug-in highlights the Christian themes seen in the funeral for Queen Elizabeth II. Plus, as always, catch up on all the best reads and top headlines in the world of faith.

Barna Report Newly Raises An Old Question: How Should We Tithe?

A recent report by Barna Group has Christians revisiting the meaning of the traditional tithe. “Revisiting the Tithe & Offering,” produced in partnership with Generis and Gloo, is the latest release in “The State of Generosity” series and is the culmination of collected data after surveying 2,016 U.S. adults last November.

5 Christian Football Players Who Also Had Political Careers

The worlds of football and politics have intersected many times in the past. Many have gone a step further by entering politics. Some of these football greats — not shy about publicly professing their Christian faith — have also used their religious beliefs to inform their politics and run for office.

Uniquely Religious And Uniquely Human: David LaChapelle’s 'Make Believe'

(REVIEW) Defining photographer David LaChapelle is known for his celebrity portraits and his use of surreal stages highlighted with bright colors. His work is also deeply religious, often modernizing popular Renaissance art and imagining Jesus in the present day. His exhibit “make Believe” at Fotografiska in New York is a spiritual environment to take in his work and belief.

C.S. Lewis’ ‘Post-Christian Age’ As It Relates to Jane Austen’s ‘Persuasion’

(OPINION) C.S. Lewis, in his lecture De Descriptione Temporum, noted that “somewhere between us and Jane Austen’s Persuasion in 1816 runs the chasm between Old Western Man and New Western Man — the Great Divide.” It represents a “vast change” between Jane Austen’s time and ours. That’s when he says the Western world entered a post-Christian age.

Serbian Church Endures Knife Assault Along With Attacks From The Media

Three members of a Church of Christ in Belgrade, Serbia, are recovering from stab wounds inflicted by a fellow church member just before Sunday worship. Meanwhile, the congregation has endured unwanted media attention and accusations of manipulation, alcoholism and operating without a license.

The Last Rites For Elizabeth II

(OPINION) The queen’s final, intimate Windsor Castle service began where her husband’s had ended 18 months earlier — with the “Kontakion of the Departed,” a tie to Prince Philip’s Orthodox roots in Greece — as if one rite was flowing into another.

Cardinal Zen Prepares For Trial On Charges Tied To Pro-Democracy Fund

Chinese Cardinal Joseph Zen, an outspoken Catholic cleric arrested on national security charges earlier this year, and four others will stand trial starting this week in a Hong Kong courtroom. The 90-year-old activist and religious freedom fighter was arrested last May in connection with his role as administrator of the 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis: Is He A ‘Culture Warrior' Or A Wannabe Theocrat?

(ANALYSIS) A Republican politician with presidential aspirations visits a Christian college. What happens next, in terms of the way the event is covered by the mainstream press, is predictable — during this era of niche news, with stories written to appeal to the beliefs of specific political flocks. The politician in question is Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the school is Hillsdale College in Michigan.

Catholicism, Analysis, North America, ReligionClemente LisiSeptember 21, 2022Clemente Lisi, Democrats, Republicans, midterm elections, religion, faith, politicsComment

Giorgia Meloni’s Politics And Faith: Meet The Woman Who Could Be Italy's Next Leader

Italians will vote in national elections on Sunday. If polls are correct, then history could be made once the votes are counted. Giorgia Meloni, who heads the Brothers of Italy party, could become the country’s first female prime minister since the nation became a republic in 1946. Here’s everything you need to know about her faith and politics.

Glenn Beck's Fund Won’t Say How It Spent $35 million Raised For Afghan Evacuations

Glenn Beck, the conservative LDS Church media star, helped raise $35 million for his two charities, Mercury One and the Nazarene Fund, to pay for evacuations of Afghans amid the U.S. withdrawal of troops. The organizations are claiming they evacuated 12,000 people but have provided few details about how the money has been spent.

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