Looking to sell your book? Disparage the Christians who brought you up.
A Memoir Event in Portland Last year in Portland, I attended an author event at a local bookstore featuring a memoir titled “Burning for God: Fear, Shame, Poverty, and the Establishment of the Christian Right.” The author, Josiah Hesse, shared his story of a challenging upbringing within a small, rural evangelical community in Iowa. The […]
The protracted struggle: Lessons for American Christians from William Wilberforce
Wilberforce’s Long Fight Against Slavery We often believe that, with enough courage, we could die for a cause. Yet, the more challenging question is whether we’d stick around, year after year, facing defeat. Over 200 years ago, a young British politician named William Wilberforce confronted precisely this dilemma. His choice, in many ways, reshaped the […]
U.S. government criticizes Iran’s treatment of Christians
State Department Condemns Iran’s Crackdown on Christians The State Department has expressed disapproval over Iran’s escalating oppression of Christians, including reports of a hunger strike led by a Catholic woman in one of the nation’s harshest prisons. This statement from the Trump administration regarding widespread human rights abuses aligns with a fresh military initiative targeting […]
Netanyahu Asserts Lebanese Christians Desire Israel to Take Over Their Villages After Displacing Many Thousands
Israeli Prime Minister’s Remarks on Lebanon On Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that certain Christian villages in Lebanon are expressing a desire for annexation to Israel, seeking protection from Hezbollah, the Iranian-supported militant group. “Some Christian communities in Lebanon wish to join Israel for our protection against Hezbollah extremists threatening their lives. We […]
Five nations where Christians endure severe persecution and ways you can assist
For many American Christians, the Biblical stories of martyrdom might feel distant from daily life. Yet, there are approximately 388 million Christians globally facing severe persecution and discrimination. This manifests in many forms—imprisonment, government oversight, violent mobs, and social exclusion are just a few examples. Christ’s message didn’t promise an easy path for his followers. […]
Catholic Nuncio Meets Lebanese Christians Ignoring Israel’s Evacuation Directives
Apostle Paolo Borgia Visits Villages Amid Ongoing Conflict in Lebanon Apostle Paolo Borgia made a trip on Monday to various villages in southeastern Lebanon, where locals are determined to stay put despite the conflict between Israeli forces and Hezbollah, which is backed by Iran. This isn’t Borgia’s first visit during the current hostilities that began […]
Watch: Steven Spielberg Comments That ‘Disclosure Day’ Will Make Christians Doubt Their Faith in God
Spielberg’s New Film Questions Beliefs Around Life and Aliens It’s been about fifty years since Steven Spielberg first prompted audiences to think about what might exist beyond our universe. In his upcoming film, he challenges established norms surrounding belief in a higher power. In this new project, Spielberg seems to be rethinking the possibility of […]
US charities rescue 300 Pakistani Christians from forced brick labor
Idaho Man Rescues Christian Families from Debt Slavery in Pakistan Aaron Hutchings, an Idaho resident, traveled to a brick factory in Pakistan in January. He was taken aback to witness children laboring under the scorching sun to pay off their families’ debts, some stretching back generations. Within hours of his arrival, Hutchings took action, settling […]
“One nation under God”: Christians to walk through DC in a 2,000-mile Eucharistic journey
During the Memorial Day weekend, American Catholics kicked off the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage in St. Augustine, Florida. This event, which has drawn pilgrims from various parishes, features a procession under the theme “One Nation Under God,” stretching nearly 2,000 miles and traversing many states from the original 13 colonies. The procession follows a multi-denominational gathering […]
Christians in Affluent Florida Community Feel Uneasy About New Neighbor Russell Brand
Distrust Surrounds Russell Brand in Florida’s Panhandle Residents in the affluent areas of Florida’s conservative Panhandle seem to harbor some skepticism towards their new neighbor, actor Russell Brand, suspecting he may be orchestrating a personal transformation. Brand recently relocated to Santa Rosa Beach, where he is often met by locals eager for selfies and churchgoers […]