Christianity

Supreme Court to Hear Case on Mojave Cross

Michael Santo — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:52:07 -0500

It's so far into the Mojave Desert, that some have wondered if any would even know about it, if litigation had not been brought forth. It's known as the "Mojave Cross," and the Supreme Court, whose new term just began, will hear a case on it.

Hugo Chavez Speech in UN: "I Am A Christian"

Armen Hareyan — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:06:30 -0500

The president of Venezuela just spoke at the UN conference this afternoon and just finished his speech with a song and a testimony to Christ's Kindom and the future of the world.

NIV Bible to Get First Update in 25 Years

Michael Santo — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:48:36 -0500

The New International Version (NIV) Bible, arguably the "world's most popular" Bible will be revised for the first time in 25 years, it was announced Tuesday. The revision is scheduled to be completed late next year and published in 2011.

Students Show Up at Florida Schools with "Islam is of the Devil" Shirts

Michael Santo — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 22:05:48 -0500

There was a time when parents tried to teach their kids acceptance. Gainesville, FL high school students have been sent home over the last few days for wearing t-shirts with the phrase “Islam is of the Devil” on teh back. The children wearing the shirts belong to the Dove World Outreach Center, an evangelical “New Testament Church.”

Christians Celebrate Pentecost Sunday 2009

Armen Hareyan — Sun, 31 May 2009 06:29:35 -0500

Today the Christian Church throughout the world (except those using the Julian calendar) celebrate Pentecost, the coming of the Holy Spirit.

White Cross Seen In Sky In Armenian Town

Armen Hareyan — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:49:40 -0500

This white color cross is seen in the town of Gyumri a week after Easter in northern Armenia.

For about half an hour starting at 12:14 AM local time, this white cross is seen in the skies over a house top. In the beginning it looks like a white object. Then it clearly becomes a cross like object, which is unexplained.

Lourdes: I Am The Immaculate Conception

Armen Hareyan — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 08:47:01 -0600

Today the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of the Immaculate Conception, which is one of the catholic holy days of obligation. The doctrine of the Immaculate conception does not mean that Jesus was born without sin. It rather means that Mary, the Holy Mother Of Jesus was born immaculately, without the original sin, that all of us are born.

University Of Helsinki Rediscovers Religious Roots of Europe

Armen Hareyan — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:04:24 -0600

A new Master's Programme in the Faculty of Theology of the University of Helsinki will take students to other Nordic countries and to the Mediterranean area discovering the religious roots of Europe.

James Dobson on Obama: Who Is Distorting The Bible?

Armen Hareyan — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:14:27 -0500

A few disclaimers before I begin the news about James Dobson, the director of Focus on the Family, and Barack Obama. First, my candidate didn’t make it past the primaries. As for which of the two viable candidates I am leaning towards, I think it makes little difference to this discussion.

Followers Recall 1979 Papal Visit to Washington

seher — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:38:39 -0500

Next week (15-20 April 2008), Pope Benedict XVI makes his first official visit to the United States. He is scheduled to meet with President Bush at the White House, deliver an address at the United Nations, and celebrate mass at outdoor stadiums in New York and Washington. The Pope will also visit The Catholic University of America; something his predecessor, Pope John Paul II, did on his first trip to the United States as well.

A Meditation for Holy Saturday - Jesus Descends Into Hell

Armen Hareyan — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 08:51:40 -0500

This meditation on Holy Saturday is based on an ancient Homily. Something strange is happening - there is a great silence on earth today, a great silence and stillness. The whole earth keeps silence because the King is asleep.

Pope Opts Out Of Carrying Cross In Good Friday Due To Rain

Armen Hareyan — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 07:36:41 -0500

Under driving wind and rain, Pope Benedict XVI opted out of carrying a symbolic cross of Jesus Christ to conclude a traditional Good Friday procession.