For four years already, Russia has been attacking Ukraine, and with it brings a looming danger to the European Union. Even though people said ‘Never again’ after the First World War, the Second World War soon followed. That first ‘Great War’ was also referred to as a ‘trench war’. Today, we are once again witnessingContinue reading ““Never again” seems like a vain hope”
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Christians are increasingly mixing and matching their faith in unexpected ways
Research from the first quarter of 2022 shows that in-person church attendance is only 36 to 60 % of what it was pre-COVID. One can wonder if church life is running to its end, or if people could find new ways to worship God.
Jesus Would Have Failed Seminary
In those institutions where they prepare people to become a priest, pastor, minister or preacher of the Word of God, Jesus Christ would not even have a chance of entering or would fail the examinations, not being allowed to be one of the many clergy members this world presents.
How to Save the American Church
The persistent quest for merit money with their lavish lifestyle eventually made many church members realise that their church was more out to extort money than to proclaim the true faith. This made many losing their trust in that church.
Christian nationalism is shaping a Pennsylvania primary — and a GOP shift
After the failed attack on the Capitol, Trump is now trying to get even more people behind him and is looking for all possible means to convince the people through others that he is the best man for the next presidency. Certain conservative Christian groups, such as Thursday Night Patriots, are therefore eagerly used by Trump’s supporters, who want to strike home with their hate speech against Americans who think differently.
An other trait for faith in Jesus and his God
In a previous posting we had it about people who say that religion is the cause of all the problems in the world. Others see an other trait in the behaviour of certain people who represent such religious groups, be it Christians, Muslims or others who use the name of their god to extend theirContinue reading “An other trait for faith in Jesus and his God”
Two synods and life in the church community
English: Pope John Paul II on 12 August 1993 in Denver (Colorado) Español: Papa Juan Pablo II el 12 de agosto de 1993 en Denver, Colorado. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) At the moment two synods may fetch the news. the most spoke off is the meeting of the Catholic bishops at the Vatican. the other oneContinue reading “Two synods and life in the church community”
Hiding or opening attitude for same sex relationships
In this world lots of people seem to question their own personality. From the baby boom generation there are a lot who have problems with their outer-side or do not feel happy with what they get inside and outside not colliding. We perhaps may say that there has been an “ethical earthquake” in the pastContinue reading “Hiding or opening attitude for same sex relationships”
Disciple of Christ counting lives and friends dear to them
We can have a look at Paul’s letter to the Romans and see how the Bible should be the source of our inspiration and working on it so that as many as possible can come under the spirit of God His Son.
A Holy week in remembrance of the Blood of life
Moses assembled all the congregation of the children of Israel, and said to them: “These are the words which the Lord has commanded, that you should do them” (Exodus 35:1) English: Moses speaks to the children of Israel, as in Deuteronomy 31:1, illustration from \”The Boys of the Bible\” by Hartwell James, published by HenryContinue reading “A Holy week in remembrance of the Blood of life”
Some View on the World 