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Creation and Junk DNA. Theology and Science

March 20, 2015November 8, 2015 edengelbrecht6Leave a comment

This article explores the differences between evolutionary biology and creationism. What creationists should not forget is that Christianity also teaches that the creation is corrupted since the fall into sin. Things don’t always function as they should.

Re: Is Most of Our DNA Garbage? – NYTimes.com.

Photo Essay on Prep for Contemporary Service

March 19, 2015November 8, 2015 edengelbrecht6Leave a comment

The congregation’s leadership explain their practices, including a collection of photos about their work together.

Prelude: A Photo Essay of Redwood Covenant Church : Covenant Companion.

Muslim Prayers at Anglican Parish

March 19, 2015November 8, 2015 edengelbrecht6Leave a comment

Canon Goddard causes offense by permitting Muslims to use the church, which violated official guidelines.

Canon Goddard apologises for Muslim prayers in his church.

Medjugorje Visionary Speech Canceled

March 19, 2015November 8, 2015 edengelbrecht6Leave a comment

One of the six witnesses to the 1981 visitation of Mary was scheduled to speak at Lindenwood University. Church officials are still reviewing the claims.

St. Louis archdiocese cancels speech by visionary who saw the Virigin Mary at Medjugorje – Religion News Service.

American Jesus. Book Review

March 19, 2015November 8, 2015 edengelbrecht6Leave a comment

Elesha Coffman comments on Stephen Prothero’s book and describes her experiences with theology students.

Religion in American History.

Women Bishops. Anglican-Orthodox Dialogue

March 18, 2015November 8, 2015 edengelbrecht6Leave a comment

The recent decision of Anglicans to approve woman bishops has greatly disrupted ecumenical discussions with Eastern Orthodox. The Orthodox view the decision as cultural rather than theological.

Orthodox Church says women bishops vote closes down talks |.

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Kara Tippetts on Earth and Heaven

March 18, 2015November 8, 2015 edengelbrecht6Leave a comment

Kara Tippetts, who is battling cancer, speaks about envying the longevity of the elderly rather than pining for heaven.

Dying with Grace | byFaith.

Flaws of Cahn. Christian Fiction Reviewed

March 18, 2015November 7, 2015 edengelbrecht6Leave a comment

Reviewer Mark McGinniss warns readers about problematic biblical interpretation in a recent novel.

The Fatal Flaws of Cahn | GARBC Baptist Bulletin.

Iraqi Churches Lose Their Crosses

March 18, 2015November 7, 2015 edengelbrecht6Leave a comment

Christians in Iraq experience another form of persecution, characterized as idolaters.

ISIS Supporters Replacing Iraqi Church Crosses With Black Flags: Report.

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Miguel de Cervantes. Barefoot Trinitarians

March 18, 2015November 7, 2015 edengelbrecht6Leave a comment

The Barefoot Trinitarians were committed to ransoming Christians held captive by non-Christians, which was apparently a significant problem in the era of their founding.

Researchers find remains of ‘Don Quixote’ author Miguel de Cervantes (+video) – CSMonitor.com.

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2015 Summary: Church History in Real Time

On December 23, I posted about the major global stories in church life from 2015 so that readers could get the big picture alongside the running account of church history related news. I have added that article to the menu above as "2015 Global Events in Church History" so my readers can easily reference it.
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