A brief interview with the retired German cardinal who makes Francis understandable to Catholic theologians, especially to conservatives. Cardinal Walter Kasper, ‘The Pope’s Theologian,’ Reveals The Brains Behind Francis’ Heart.
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Future of Christianity. Islam’s Growth
This article describes the higher birthrate of Muslims, which is projected to make the Muslim population surpass the Christian population by 2070. The article speculates that violence will be a likely result as shifts in power take place.
These demographics should help Protestants understand why Roman Catholics have maintained there views on birth control (that is, not using birth control). In the Near East, Christians and Muslims have adopted harsh customs to ensure that members of their communities do not cross over to the other religion due to the dangers that go along with depopulation. Marrying into the other religion will mean getting shut out of the family and could even mean death, things hard for those in the west to understand.
Underground City Found in Cappadocia
This article illustrates how the Byzantines responded to the Islamic invasions. Looking forward to learning more about the art used in these underground chapels.
Massive Underground City Found in Cappadocia Region of Turkey.
AP Poll Explores Views on Religious Liberty Law
This poll distinguishes the views of Evangelicals from mainline Protestants. Unfortunately, it includes no data about Roman Catholics. AP Poll: 5 things to know about what Americans think about gay rights and religious liberty | Fox News.
Al-Shabaab Targets Christians at Kenya University
Associated Press is reporting that the militants by-passed Muslim students and targeted Christians. Lord, deliver Your people.
Reports: Al-Shabaab militants kill 15 in Kenya university attack.
Easter Traditions Reviewed by Associated Press
Photos and descriptions of various Easter traditions from the name of the holiday to its modern celebration.
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Easter.
Death Penalty Repeal Gains Support from Latino Evangelicals
Roman Catholics, Latino and African American Evangelicals share a common opposition to capital punishment. White Evangelicals are key religious supporters of capital punishment, which remains legal in 32 states. In tension would be biblical teaching on the topic, which clearly supports capital punishment (e.g., Paul’s comments about the sword in Romans 10 and numerous laws in the Books of Moses), and issues of justice since bias and legal processes have been proven to be unfair in some cases. It is worth noting that St. Paul himself died from capital punishment. According to tradition, he was beheaded under the emperor Nero.
Death Penalty Repeal Gains Support from Latino Evangelical Co… | Gleanings | ChristianityToday.com.
Martyrdom of Bonhoeffer Commemorated. 70 Years
Dr. Joel Lawrence, a Baptist minister, will speak in commemoration on Thursday, April 9, 2015. He is the author of a book on Bonhoeffer.
Religion in Early America. Smithsonian
The National Museum of American History will have a new exhibit and symposium on religious freedom, religious growth, and religious diversity.
Mar Dinkha IV Enters Heavenly Rest. Patriarch of Assyrian Church
The Assyrian churches face significant, ongoing hardship and persecution as Christians in the largely Muslim Near East.
Pope Francis: Mar Dinkha IV “a courageous and wise pastor”.
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