Ukraine’s president has said the Constantinople patriarchy has approved a decree granting the Ukrainian Orthodox Church independence from the Russian Orthodox Church.
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(RNS) — Some call him a martyr.
Others call him a colonialist.
A few just call him tragically misguided.
Almost everyone, it seems, has an opinion about John Allen Chau.
When Indian officials reported last week that the young American missionary had died at the hands of indigenous people living on a protected island off the coast of India, a heated dispute erupted in Christian circles. As his story continues to capture international attention, the debate intensifies over his approach to spreading the Christian gospel at North Sentinel Island — and whether he should have been there at all.
Much of the discussion is rooted in Chau’s 13-page account of his final days, which was shared by his mother with The Washington Post.
According to the handwritten diary, he convinced several local fishermen to bring him as close as possible to North Sentinel Island on Nov. 14, at which point he paddled to shore in a kayak. He described seeing women “looing and chattering” before being confronted by men wielding bows and arrows.
“My name is John, I love you and Jesus loves you,” he shouted at them, according to the journal. He then threw a fish at the Sentinelese and fled.
He returned the next day with a bevy of gifts — fish, scissors and a safety pin. When a man wearing a crown shouted at him, he sang worship songs and hymns until a boy shot an arrow that stuck in…
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Social workers recorded 1,630 claims of child abuse linked to faith or belief (CALFB), compared to 1,460 in the previous year, Department for Education figures reveal.
Justin Humphreys from the Christian child safeguarding charity ThirtyOne:Eight told Premier the figures concern a “hidden problem” and are probably just the “tip of the iceberg”.
He said: “There’s probably going to be a significant amount of surprise because this is an area that we still need to know more about.”
Cases might also include false accusations of children being witches or forcing them to undergo exorcisms.
Justin Humphreys continued: “What we, sadly, find is that disabled children and children with mental health difficulties are likely to feature highly in these figures.”
According to the National FGM Centre – a group which tackles harmful cultural practises – child abuse linked to faith or belief might even include the killing of children in the hope their death brings supernatural benefits.
Justin Humphreys said CALFB can affect people of various faiths and none – adding that churches must help expose the problem.
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The physicist gifted the holy book in 1932 to Harriet Hamilton, a temporary secretary of his wife Elsa, the auction house claims.
Einstein wrote on a blank page in German: “This book is an inexhaustible source of living wisdom and consolation.
“Read therein and think thereon. A. Einstein.”
One of the world’s most famous scientists, Einstein was often asked to make public pronouncements about God and religion.
Cassandra Hatton, senior specialist in Sotheby’s books and manuscripts department told financial news site Barron’s: “We’re thrilled to be offering the only bible signed and inscribed by Albert Einstein to ever come to auction.
“This alone is a rare and exciting moment, but what is even more compelling is Einstein’s inscription.”
Hattan added that the inscription is likely to spark new debates about Einstein’s beliefs.
The Bible is expected to get between $200,000 and US$300,000.
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I toured the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, yesterday.
The Museum is truly amazing. Its 430,000-square-foot building is located just three blocks from the US Capitol and has been rated one of the ten best museums in Washington.
It is an immersive experience in the history and stories of God’s word. Walking through its galleries took me back to the first century and demonstrated the impact of Scripture on humanity.
I cannot imagine a more powerful or persuasive witness at the heart of our nation’s capital.
As I toured the Museum of the Bible, I was struck by the difference one person can make. The Museum is the vision of Steve Green, the president of Hobby Lobby and son of the founder, David Green. The Green family has largely funded the $500 million project.
Every person who visits will be impacted by their faith and faithfulness to our Father.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced yesterday that suicides and drug overdoses have driven life expectancy down in the United States. Overall, there were 2.8 million US deaths last year, nearly 70,000 more than the previous year and the most deaths in a single year since the government began counting more than a century ago.
What is driving this epidemic of drug overdoses and suicide?
Dr. William Dietz, a disease prevention expert at George Washington University: “I really do believe that people are increasingly hopeless, and that that leads to drug use, it leads potentially to suicide.”
It’s tempting to become hopeless about the hopelessness of our culture. But that’s exactly the wrong response.
Consider Ryan Speedo Green (no relation to Steve Green), a former juvenile delinquent who was incarcerated as a twelve-year-old after he pulled a knife on his mother and brother.
A teacher named Elizabeth Hughes contacted him at the lockup. “Don’t let this moment define you,” she told him. “You can be better….
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The pop star-turned-vicar will play a vicar officiating a wedding ceremony between two as-yet unknown characters in the long-running BBC One medical drama.
Rev Coles said: “Thrilled to be invited finally to exercise my ministry of healing at Holby City, which has been my healthcare provider of choice for 20 years.
He added, referring to the villainous character played by Paul McGann: “And to officiate at an occasion so joyous even the late Professor Gaskell would have cracked a smile.”
Rev Coles, 56, is best known as one half of pop duo The Communards, who had 1980s hits including Don’t Leave Me This Way and Never Can Say Goodbye, and in 2017 he appeared in Strictly Come Dancing.
He will join other confirmed guest stars Gemma Oaten, Amanda Henderson and Jenny Howe in the special episode on December 11.
Storyline details are scant, but Simon Harper, executive producer of Holby City and Casualty, said: “After a dark year for the hospital, Holby is now revving up for Christmas and 2019 in this joyous episode celebrating love and commitment in all their diverse forms.
“As to which Holby couple ends up actually tying the knot, I couldn’t possibly divulge, but I can say it’s an incredible honour to have the iconic Reverend Richard officiating.”
Further guest stars will be announced for the episode, the BBC said.
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Rotherham-based Paranormal-X PXTV had planned to gather in Rawmarsh last weekend but St Mary’s Church threatened legal action if they went ahead.
The parochial church council (PCC) erected a sign warning against the event going ahead, saying it went against its Christian values.
It read: “The PCC wishes to clearly state that this is a Christian burial site and the planned event is in direct contradiction to Christian doctrine as understood by the Church of England.
“Paranormal-X have no permission to gather in these grounds for the planned purpose, and should the event go ahead, the organisers may be subject to legal proceedings.”
Paranormal-X PXTV, which was founded in 2015, has visited the church in the past, including during two occasions in the summer of 2016.
Founder and psychic, Mark Smith, told Premier: “I understand the church’s perspective, given their beliefs which are based on doctrine and scripture but I do think it was a little unfair.
“It [the church] has got a public right of way. As far as I was concerned, I wasn’t doing anything wrong.
“It’s not like we were going in there causing criminal damage or being disrespectful.”
Premier approached St Mary’s but the church declined to comment.
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Writing in The Times on Friday, signatories including Lord Alton of Liverpool (pictured below) referred to claims the Government decided not to grant Asia Bibi asylum over fears of reprisals from hard-line Islamists.
They said: “We are deeply concerned by reports that Theresa May is refusing asylum to Asia Bibi, who remains in mortal danger in Pakistan.”
Asked by a fellow Conservative MP to “put the record straight” regarding the claims, the Prime Minister told Zac Goldsmith on Wednesday he “shouldn’t necessarily believe everything he reads in the newspapers”.
But Lord Alton, along with Baroness Cox (pictured at end of article) and Lord Forsyth of Drumlean warned ministers against “capitulating to the threats of lynch mobs”.
They continued: “Britain’s position indicates a serious betrayal of our time-honoured commitment to offer asylum to those in need.
“It also undermines our belief in justice, human rights, the rule of law and religious freedom, and risks us falling foul of, and succumbing to, blackmail”.
Ms Bibi and her family became the subjects of death threats following a decision by Supreme Court in Islamabad to acquit her of blasphemy last month.
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“And the kingdom and dominion, and the greatness of the kingdom under the whole heaven, shall be given to the people of the saints of the most High, whose kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and all dominions shall serve and obey him.” – Daniel 7:27
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Man was created for dominion at the beginning (Genesis 1:28). But our dominion was lost to sin through the first Adam, while Christ restored the same back to us through redemption (Ephesians 2:5-6, Ephesians 1:20-21).
Today, the Holy Ghost empowers believers to walk in dominion (Luke 10:19).
We are in the last days, we are in the days of full restoration of dominion to the redeemed of the Lord (Micah 4:1-2, Isaiah 2:1-3).
We are in the era of dominion of the Church of Christ in these last days, when the Kingdom under the whole heaven, shall be given to the Saints of God (Psalm 110:1-3, Daniel 1:25-27).
We are in the last days, when the law shall be proceeding from Zion (Isaiah 2:1-3, Psalm 87:1-7).
We are in the last days, when all the springs of life shall be domiciled in the Church (Psalm 87:1-7).
Remember, the Church is not a building, the Church is a people, the Redeemed of the Lord (Acts 1:38).
The Church is the Body of Christ, the fullness of Him that fills all things (Ephesians 1:20-23).
We understand that by redemption, we have been repositioned far above all principalities and powers (Ephesians 2:4-6, Ephesians 1:20-21).
But as we all know, authority can only be conferred, it cannot be achieved (Matthew 21:23, Luke 9:11, Matthew 8:8-10, 13). We also recognize that the Spirit of Faith is the guarantee for the dominion of the Saints over all gang ups of hell (Hebrews 11:33-34, Ephesians 6:16)
We should all be reminded that:
Therefore, the theme of Shiloh 2018 is:
Furthermore, as we all know, prophetically, Shiloh is ordained a platform for conferment of dominion upon members of the Winners’ family. As it is written,
“And the whole congregation of the children of Israel assembled together at Shiloh and set up the tabernacle of the congregation there. And the land was subdued before them.” – Joshua 18:1-3
The last phrase of this scripture above, “And the land was subdued before them” connotes dominion. Therefore, at this 20th Shiloh, every participant shall encounter conferment of dominion in all areas of our lives (Genesis 21:1-3).
Every participant at Shiloh 2018, shall have definite encounter with the Word for their supernatural change of story (1 Samuel 3:21).
Jesus is Lord!
Bishop David Oyedepo
President,
Winners’ Chapel International, Inc
Faith Tabernacle, Canaanland Ota-Lagos
Event: Shiloh 2018
Theme: Dominion
Time: Morning Session & Evening session
Date: 4th-9th December 2018
Venue: Faith Tabernacle Canaanland Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Ministering: Bishop David Oyedepo and other anointed men of God
Winners’ Chapel Shiloh 2018 “Dominion” by David Oyedepo – Dates, Live Broadcast
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