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Christianity

Opinion 5 years ago

How COVID-19 changes Christianity

Now, at this trying time of the COVID-19 pandemic, where physical distancing is prescribed, and liturgical services have been halted, the Church is showing resilience and creative fidelity once more.

Opinion 6 years ago

PREMIUM
From religion to religiosity

Surely, the Christian “religion” continues to survive even up until this moment. Unfortunately, it lost that enchantment it once wielded in the second and third centuries.

World 6 years ago

Chinese court sentences Early Rain Church pastor to nine years for subversion

A Chinese court has sentenced the pastor of the Early Rain Covenant Church, Wang Yi, to nine years in prison on charges of inciting subversion of state power.

Art & Culture 6 years ago

In Syria's Maalula, fear for survival of language of Christ

Hunched over a thick book, George Zaarour uses a magnifying glass to decipher Aramaic script -- the biblical language of Jesus that is starting to disappear from everyday use in his village.

World 7 years ago

Hungary's Orban vows defence of 'Christian' Europe

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban launched his European elections campaign Sunday calling for voters to defend "Christian" nations against immigration, which he said led to the "virus of terrorism".

World 7 years ago

French priest jailed for sexual abuse

The trial was held behind closed doors at Colmar Criminal Court, in northeast France, which publicly announced the sentence late Friday.

Opinion 7 years ago

PREMIUM
Christmas wisdom in defending humanity

One of the manifestations of Christmas wisdom that Jesus championed as a leader is upholding human rights.

Books 7 years ago

In the #MeToo era, theologians publish 'Women's Bible'

Tired of seeing their holy texts used to justify the subjugation of women, a group of feminist theologians from across the Protestant-Catholic divide have joined forces to draft "A Women's Bible".

World 7 years ago

US missionary's body could be lost in battle to preserve isolated tribe

The menace to the Sentinelese from Chau's one-man invasion is such that tribal rights specialists say no murder charges will ever be laid and Chau's body will have to stay hidden to protect what is probably the world's last pre-neolithic tribe.