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Originally published in The Conversation Everyone has heard of Santa Claus, that chubby, white-bearded, red-suited guy who delivers Christmas presents via a reindeer-powered sleigh. But have you never wondered how he became a man of so many names? From St. Nick to Santa to Kris Kringle, it’s a marvel that Rudolph isn’t completely confused about
Father Aurélien Kambale Rukwata, director of the Commission for Justice and Peace in the Diocese of Butembo-Beni, is calling for justice for victims of human rights violations in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s troubled eastern regions. He emphasized that crimes against individuals “created in the image of God” must not go unpunished. Rukwata welcomed the
A large crowd gathered in Saint Peter’s Square for the lighting of the Vatican’s 98-foot Christmas tree on December 7. Addressing the attendees, Pope Francis praised the ecological methods used to cut the tree provided by Italy’s Trentino region. The pope highlighted the environmental significance of the ceremony, aligning with his long-standing advocacy for sustainability.
The African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, a leading Black Protestant denomination, recently addressed same-sex marriage at its General Conference in Ohio. Rev. Jennifer S. Leath, a longtime advocate, has been pushing for change since 2004 when the AME church made participation in same-sex unions punishable. The church’s decision followed the Episcopal Church’s election of its
A viral Facebook post claimed that St. Peter’s Chapel in Lucerne, Switzerland, has introduced an AI hologram of Jesus to hear confessions. The post, which was shared widely, alleged that worshippers could use the technology as a substitute for traditional Catholic confession. The claims are false. The installation, titled “Deus in Machina,” is an art
A federal judge has ruled that churches in New Jersey cannot be excluded from receiving historic preservation grants solely because of their religious nature. U.S. District Judge Evelyn Padin issued a preliminary injunction last week in favor of Mendham Methodist Church and Zion Lutheran Church Long Valley, which sued Morris County officials over denied grants.
This story was originally published by Religion Unplugged. (ANALYSIS) The Observatory on Intolerance and Discrimination against Christians (OIDAC), based in Vienna, released its latest report last week on religious freedom violations against Christians in Europe. For 2023, it records 2,444 anti-Christian hate crimes documented by police and civil society occurring in 35 European countries. This includes 232
Hal Lindsey, the influential evangelical author renowned for his apocalyptic writings, passed away on November 25, 2024, at his home in Tulsa, Oklahoma, just two days after celebrating his 95th birthday. Born on November 23, 1929, in Houston, Texas, Lindsey served in the United States Coast Guard during the Korean War. Following a transformative spiritual
Heading into the busiest shopping season of the year, many Americans may find meaning and purpose while they’re picking up gifts for others and themselves. A Lifeway Research study asked 1,200 U.S. adults their level of agreement with 10 statements related to issues of consumerism and contentment. Most Americans find themselves with a mix of
Portland’s streets tell a different story—discarded clothing litter areas like Old Town, reflecting Oregon’s worsening addiction crisis. Drug overdoses have quadrupled since 2018, with over 3,500 deaths since 2020. The epicenter of this issue lies in Measure 110, a law that decriminalized small amounts of hard drugs, intending to reduce stigma and incarceration. However, critics
Angolan authorities have accused Jackie Shroyer, the wife of slain American missionary Beau Shroyer, of orchestrating his murder to continue her relationship with a local man. Jackie allegedly paid $50,000 to three Angolan men to carry out the fatal attack on October 25 in Lubango. Beau Shroyer, 44, was serving as a missionary with SIM
Trauma-informed care is increasingly influencing spiritual direction as religious leaders respond to the prevalence of spiritual trauma and abuse. Over the past decade, seminaries have incorporated these methods into clinical pastoral education, aiming to make congregations safer and more supportive spaces. Lisa Taylor, a soul-care practitioner with the CHRIS 180 Institute for Spiritual Health, emphasizes
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