I find the vocal characterizations and stage presence of our modern day televangelists fascinating. It is almost as if they had all attended one or both of two “schools” in preparation for their chosen calling.
The first supposed school must have instructed in the use of exaggerated mannerisms and pitched vocal histrionics, to be used with […]

BELIEVERS FLOCK TO ‘CRYING’ VIRGIN MARY
By JULIET WILLIAMS, Associated Press Writer Sun Nov 27, 3:23 AM ET
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Carrying rosary beads and cameras, the faithful have been coming in a steady stream to a church on the outskirts of Sacramento for a glimpse of what some are calling a miracle: A statue of the […]

The text for this essay (in four parts) is taken from the ninth chapter of the Gospel of John. For the sake of brevity well not print the text here, but would urge you to read it yourself before proceeding with the arguments here.
Within the narrative of the giving of sight to a blind man […]

Vatican to Ban Gays as Priests
A new Vatican policy will bar most gays from seminaries. The Vatican plans to release the new rules this week (November 29), but an Italian news agency published them in advance. The rules bar gay men who have been sexually active or have supported what Catholic leaders call the “gay […]

Imagine Theres No Heaven
Of all the silly pop songs ever written, perhaps the silliest is John Lennons “Imagine.” “A wop bop a loo ram a lop bam boom” has more philosophical depth as a lyric—and indeed contributes more to the happiness of human society—than Lennons thudding inanities, which are rendered truly inspiring only by being […]

We noted previously that we know nothing about Stephen beyond the detail given us in Acts 6 through 8. As we know little about the public man we also know little about his private or personal side. We do, however, know more than might be visible at first glance. For instance, we know he was […]

Swedish High Court to Decide if Pastor Goes to Jail
A Swedish pastor who preached a sermon to his small congregation explaining the Bible’s position on homosexuality could go to jail for doing so. Sweden’s highest court will take up the case Wednesday, according to Benjamin Bull, a senior vice president at the Alliance Defense Fund.
“Pastor […]

Immediately following Stephens introduction, after he had gained the ears of his accusers with some well-intended remarks, he then moved through some arguments that they would not be so fond of hearing. He pointed out that Moses, who was rightly held in the highest esteem by these religious leaders, was at the first rejected by […]

This article was given me by William G. Bass many years ago. Its author was not identified, but it is clear that it was taken from a publication of the day. I have tried to locate it on the internet and in librarries, but have not been successful. I believe that it might be from […]

An early church found in Israel
Megiddo Prison, Israel — Israeli archaeologists working in a maximum-security prison just down the road from Armageddon have unearthed what they think is the oldest church to be discovered in the land where Jesus was born.
“This is one of the most important finds of early Christianity,” archaeologist Yardena Alexandre of […]