Author: Michelle A Vu Writes for: Christian Today Web links: Author ranking: 49 Number of articles found: 37 |
Anticipation builds for Lausanne Congress in Cape Town
Source: Christian Today - Date: 2:39 PM 10th Sep 2010
The Lausanne Movement, which came out of one of the most important Christian conferences in modern history, is only as important as people think it is, said the movement’s executive chair. “Lausanne as an organisation is very, very small. We have no members, we have no . . . .
Open Doors warns Ground Zero mosque rhetoric may put Christians at risk
Source: Christian Today - Date: 9:27 AM 3rd Sep 2010
The sometimes hateful rhetoric being used by opponents of the proposed mosque near Ground Zero can result in violence against Christians living in Muslim-dominated countries, warns the leader of a ministry working with persecuted Christians. “I think it’s important to . . . .
Afghanistan suspends Christian aid groups
Source: Christian Today - Date: 3:19 PM 1st Jun 2010
Afghanistan suspended two church-based aid groups on Monday over allegations that the organizations are proselytising in the Islamic country. Church World Service and Norwegian Church Aid cannot operate while authorities investigate the claim. “We are not proselytising,” . . . .
Anger over plans for mosque close to 911 site
Source: Christian Today - Date: 10:06 AM 29th May 2010
A proposal to build a mosque just two blocks from ground zero is “indecent”, said a former Muslim and bestselling author. “I couldn’t believe that this is really true,” Sabatina James said in an email to The Christian Post. “Building the mosque where thousands of . . . .
Iran drops apostasy charges against women converts
Source: Christian Today - Date: 8:34 AM 25th May 2010
Two female converts in Iran were acquitted of all charges and arrived safely in another country on Saturday. Maryam Rostampour and Marzieh Amirizadeh were cleared of apostasy, anti-state activities, and participating in illegal gatherings, according to Elam Ministries, an . . . .
Japanese mission leaders repent for countrys sins against neighbours
Source: Christian Today - Date: 8:48 AM 17th May 2010
A prominent Japanese church leader appealed for forgiveness on behalf of his country in the emotional final day of the Tokyo 2010 Global Missions Consultation on Friday. Pastor Reiji Oyama, one of the founders of Japan Evangelical Association, requested time on the closing day . . . .
Tokyo mission conference marks Edinburgh 1910 anniversary
Source: Christian Today - Date: 8:02 AM 14th May 2010
More than 2,000 mission leaders representing 140 countries gathered this week in Tokyo for a major conference on how to fulfil the Great Commission. The Tokyo 2010 Global Missions Consultations opened Tuesday evening at the Nakano Sun Plaza with the 2,200-seat auditorium filled . . . .
China appeals to religious groups for help in quake zone
Source: Christian Today - Date: 3:36 PM 12th May 2010
The officially atheist Chinese government on Monday requested religious groups and people of faith to help with the rebuilding efforts in a northwest province devastated by a massive earthquake. In an open letter posted on its official website, China’s State Administration . . . .
Franklin Graham Obamas onesided praise of Islam is horrific
Source: Christian Today - Date: 2:31 PM 10th May 2010
The evangelist, who was recently disinvited from a Pentagon prayer event over past comments he made about Islam, pointed to the violence against Muslim women. “It’s just horrific,” Graham said to Newsmax.TV last week. “If you just take women alone … I just don’t . . . .
ExMuslim says Obamas soft strategy is hurting oppressed Christians
Source: Christian Today - Date: 9:12 AM 3rd May 2010
US President Barack Obama is hurting persecuted Christians worldwide by failing to speak up for them, says one convert living under police protection in Europe. While Obama has consistently sought dialogue with the Muslim world, he has not put in the same effort to protect . . . .
A study by the United Nations puts the UK 21st out of 21 coutries for child welfare. A report by the Children's Society blames the "me first" society.
Deaths from alcohol abuse are up 112% since 1991 and Britain has a well deserved reputation for that extreme form of abuse called Binge Drinking. Under aged drinking is a particular problem and is up 140% since 1991.
Christianity across the globe, the story of the rise of the Global South as Christianity goes into a new millennium with strong growth in unlikely places.
Homosexuality and the Politics of truth
Author: Jefery Satinover MD
ISBN: 0-8010-5625-X
A comprehensive and exacting treatment of this politically charged subject. The book gives a clear and practical understanding from a medical point of view of one of the most contentious issues of our culture.
Scotsdale Bible Church This conservative evangelical Church has as one of its members Wayne Grudem who is Research Professor of Theology and Biblical Studies at Phoenix Seminary and a well known author. The site lists many sermons by Wane Grudem