It is common, at Christmas time, for globalists to repeat the narrative that the Christ-child was an illegal refugee. The desire to end the nation-state would betray their hope for individual liberty and civil rights, as such things are not guaranteed in their international communitarian utopian hope. However, it’s our goal as polemicists to set-right … Read more
What was the first sound to go out over radio waves? It was the sound of “O Holy Night,” the Christmas hymn, being played on a violin. On December 24, 1906, the first radio broadcast was made over what was then brand new technology. Reginald Fessenden was a Canadian-born inventor who did most of his … Read more
As Christmas Day approaches, the familiar sight of the Salvation Army’s red kettles has once again appeared outside of retail outlets all over the United States. As Shoppers approach these stores to make their holiday purchases, Christmas gifts and Christmas dinners, the sound of ringing bells reminds them to share their blessings with the poor … Read more
With “Reformed” Christians gradually getting less and less Reformed all the time, it’s important to set matters straight on Mary’s supposed status as “Mother of God.” While Reformed believers across the West are becoming more Catholic (celebrating Lent, for example) and its leaders (like Tim Keller, for example) claiming that the Papists are Christians, it’s … Read more
SPOKANE, Wash. (RNS) — If you ask the Rev. Katy Fitz Shedlock, there is something wrong with the way Mary is portrayed in most church Christmas pageants. She’s boring. Mary is often played as the “most perfect, most boring girl,” said Fitz Shedlock. “She’s just a silent prop up there, holding a baby and looking … Read more
[2GB] Church choirs across the country are changing popular Christmas carols to protest the use of coal-fired power. The Australian Religious Response to Climate Change (ARCC) has rewritten 16 traditional carols, including We Wish You A Steady Climate and Silent Night, Smoky Night. Another classic that’s been changed is Joy To The World, with choirs instead singing “Cool down the world, the … Read more
[Religion News Service] NASHVILLE, Tenn – The sounds of the season filled the halls of the Scarritt Bennett Center at Vanderbilt University on a recent Sunday morning. In the chapel, a congregation of about 80 people gathered, while the band launched into a holiday classic: “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch.” They followed up with … Read more
Things have sure changed since the night when young Joseph, after selecting the right size rock on which to lay his head, fell fast asleep and had a prophetic dream. Bill Johnson of Bethel Church in Redding, CA wants to change that with the new “prophetic dream pillow case” sold at Bethel Store online. Why … Read more
For the last few weeks, the internet has been abuzz with criticism of popular Christian singer Lauren Daigle. The criticism mainly stems from a December 7th interview which was broadcast on iHeartRadio. During the course of that interview, Daigle was asked whether or not she thought homosexuality was a sin. Her response was neither affirmative or negative. … Read more
The Chicago theater company Silk Road Rising has debuted a brand new play called “Christmas Mubarak,” a story that blends the stories of Jesus from both Christianity and Islam. Corey Pond, a member of Silk Road Rising who directed and adapted the holiday play, described the new show, which premiered last weekend, as “a love … Read more
I’ve never met Christians with a Satan tree or Beelzebub bush, so I don’t know why Satanists would have a Christmas tree. But nonetheless, there’s at least one Satanist Christmas tree out there and it’s in San Jose, California. And that Satanist Tree is making the news because people keep stealing its decorations. The Satanists … Read more
[USA TODAY] SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A pastor of an Assemblies of God megachurch recently took aim at yoga, saying it has “demonic roots” and warning Christians to avoid the popular activity. Pastor John Lindell told the attendees of James River Church in Ozark, Missouri — which has a congregation of about 10,500, according to a 2016 report — that the … Read more
ERLC AND RUSSELL MOORE ADVOCATE REDEFINING FAMILY AND PROMOTE GAY PRIEST WHO WANTS TO BABYSIT YOUR CHILDREN. [Thirty Pieces of Silver] The ERLC just completed its 2018 “Cross Shaped Family Conference” in Dallas, which was the second of an annual event. This year’s conference was a platform for ERLC President, Russell Moore, to feature his new … Read more
Faithwire September 28, 2018 Relevant magazine founder Cameron Strang sent the faith-focused internet into a bit of a whirlwind Friday afternoon, when he revealed a major charity tied to the Rev. Franklin Graham decided to cut ties with his outlet over its “critical” coverage of the evangelist. In an Instagram post, Strang explained Relevant lost … Read more
Antinomianism (Greek: ἀντί, “against” + νόμος, “law”), is any view which rejects legalism and is against moral laws. An antinomian is one who takes the principle of salvation by grace through faith to the point that they assert the believer is not bound to follow the Moral Law contained in the Decalogue or Ten Commandments. Yeah. So…that’s pretty … Read more
