National Geographic shares from their archives.
How the World Celebrates Easter in 15 Spectacular Photos.
Category: church history
New Commentary Series from Church Fathers
Four volumes are now available in this new series, which draws texts from early Christian writers to prepare a commentary. The Patte review on this page is from a critical scholar, who finds this historical approach unappealing. Church historians should find this series and the Ancient Christian Commentary series very helpful for exploring the history of biblical interpretation, which drives theology.
Review of Biblical Literature.
Robert Schuller, Famed Preacher, Dies
Schuller was known for growing a massive congregation that started at a drive in theater. He appeared on television for years and emphasized positivity. I believe his background was Dutch Reformed.
Died: Robert Schuller, Forerunner of the Seeker-Sensitive Movement | Christianity Today.
Jesus Went to Hell
This article describes some aspects of Christian belief about Christ’s descent into hell, which is of course in creeds widely recited in Christian worship. An aspect missing in the article is that although some Christians teach that Jesus descended into hell to suffer, others teach that Jesus descended into hell triumphantly to proclaim His victory over sin, death, and the power of the devil.
1 Peter 3:18-20
For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit, in which he went and proclaimed to the spirits in prison . . .
Jesus Went to Hell, But Nobody Wants to Talk About It | Religion Dispatches.
Finding God in Silicon Valley. Prayer and High Tech
This video segment and transcript describe the faith of Christians in the high tech industry. Unfortunately, the segment does not go too deep into their beliefs. Perhaps more is available on the blog, “Finding God in Silicon Valley.”
Finding God in Silicon Valley | April 3, 2015 | Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly | PBS.
34,000 Black Churches Break Ties With Presbyterian Church USA
This is a surprisingly under-reported story. NBCI is an organization representing Black and Latino churches, especially on social issues. Their website includes an article expressing concern about the Supreme Court potentially redefining marriage.
34,000 Black Churches Break Ties With Presbyterian Church USA.
Historic Alfred Street Baptist Church. Obama
Notes on the pastor’s sermon and comments seem conservative theologically, emphasizing Christ’s resurrection. The end of the article gives some information about the historic congregation, which baptized its first African American member in 1803. Obama and family attend Easter service at historic Baptist church – CSMonitor.com.
Al Our Copts Harassed about New Church
The recent martyrdom of Coptic Christians caused the Al Our Christians to propose building a new church in the memory of the martyrs. However, violent protests against building the new church has sparked new violence.
Muslim groups attack Egyptian Copts over church honoring Christians killed by ISIS | Fox News.
Emotional Easter Services at Church in Garissa, Kenya
This brief article describes a guarded church as the site for their Easter celebration as well as the fact that Christians are a minority in Garissa. Lord, have mercy and protect your people. Change the hearts of those who persecute. Reeling from attack, Christians attend emotional Easter services at church in Garissa, Kenya | Fox News.
The Future of World Religions: Population Growth Projections, 2010-2050
Here is a much more detailed analysis of the recent surveys and projections about religion generally and the growth of Christianity and Islam. The article includes helpful visual data.
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