SIGHT-SEEING: WHEN LENTAN FASTING IS INDISTINGUISHABLE FROM A NEW AGE CLEANSE
In an article first published by Religion News Service, TARA ISABELLA BURTON looks at the concept of Lent and how, for some, it’s become more optimising our own existence rather than a love for God…
Independent report finds allegations against Willow Creek founder Bill Hybels credible
Chicago, IllinoisRNS The allegations of “sexually inappropriate words and actions” by Bill Hybels, the founder of Willow Creek Community Church, are credible, according to an independent group of Christian leaders advising the church. Hybels’ alleged behavior, directed mostly at women connected to the Chicago-area megachurch, took place at various points during his more than four […]
Muslim mobs attack 10 church buildings in Ethiopia
Morning Star News Christians in a town in southern Ethiopia were stunned when local Muslims attacked 10 church buildings on Feb. 9, destroying one and burning the property inside all the structures, according to aid agencies. Chanting the jihadist slogan, “Allahu akbar [God is greater],” Muslims in Halaba Kulito targeted worship buildings belonging to eight denominations, reported […]
Episcopal bishops object to same-sex spouses’ disinvitation to global conference
LondonRNS Three bishops from the Episcopal Diocese of New York have written an open letter to their clergy and parishioners to express their dismay at a request by the Archbishop of Canterbury that two gay bishops not bring their spouses to the Anglican Communion’s Lambeth Conference in July, 2020. The letter also explains why, despite […]
New memorial in India commemorates ‘witch’ hunt victims
Thomson Reuters Foundation A memorial dedicated to victims of witch hunts has been unveiled in India’s eastern state of Odisha as part of a campaign to stamp out the branding and persecution of women as “witches”, which is still widespread among poor and tribal communities. Commissioned by the government, the memorial has a statue of […]