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Mormonism
Why the 'Mormon' church changed its name. (It's about revelation, not rebranding.)
CNN - By Daniel Burke, CNN Religion Editor
(CNN) — When the messages come during the dark of night, Russell M. Nelson reaches for his lighted pen and takes dictation from the Lord. "OK dear, it's happening," the president of the Church of Jesus
Mormonism
Here’s why the ‘Mormon’ church has changed its name
fox17online.com - CNN Wire
Nelson’s nighttime messages have “increased exponentially,” his wife said, since last year when the 94-year-old took the helm of the Church of Jesus …
Newcastle Heraldadded this to Newcastle Herald Latest News
Child Abuse
One agnostic abuse survivor, nine Christians, bourbon and cigars
theherald.com.au - Joanne McCarthy
Series: Hunter man Steve Smith spent one week in a house with nine Christians for the SBS series, Christians Like Us, that starts on April 3. Mr …
CNN
Christianity
Why the 'Mormon' church changed its name. (It's about revelation, not rebranding.) - CNN
CNN
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San Antonio, TX
Chick-fil-A Promised to Stop Funding Anti-LGBTQ Groups, Then Kept Doing It Anyway
Brit + Co - Kat Armstrong
Georgia-based fast food chain Chick-fil-A is under scrutiny, once again, over its financial support of anti-LGBTQ+ groups. Newly-surfaced documents show that the company continued making monetary donations
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Sculpture
St. Joseph's Day Altars
Atlas Obscura - Reina Gattuso
Elaborate bread sculptures grace these edible annual altars in Sicily and Sicilian communities abroad. St. Joseph, the Biblical foster father of Jesus …
JaysonAlbrightadded this to Deep Pop
Classic Rock
'More Flatulence, More Slobbishness, More T&A': The Birth of 'Police Academy'
ultimateclassicrock.com - Corey Irwin
How a movie that disappointed the studio and was panned by critics turned into the surprise hit of 1984.Continue reading…
P!nk
Our 'Wicked' Dream Cast
iheart.com - Shayna Spero
Wicked, the hit Broadway musical is one of the many musicals to transition from the stage to the big screen. The film is set to hit movie theatres on …
BYU Cougars
Brigham Young University appeals the state’s decision to decertify its police department, saying the move is ‘extreme and
sltrib.com - By Jessica Miller
Brigham Young University has formally begun the effort to keep its police department. The Utah Department of Public Safety, or DPS, announced last …
Aleteia
Prayer
This prayer before a crucifix reminds us of our role in the crucifixion
aleteia.org - Philip Kosloski
As much as we like to avoid it, we played a central role in Jesus' Passion. Even though the crucifixion of Jesus occurred nearly 2,000 years ago, as …
Mormonism
Ex-polygamous sect members tour former worship center
thespectrum.com - www.thespectrum.com
COLORADO CITY, Arizona (AP) — They walked through the same double doors they used to, past the foyer and into the meeting hall — a 10,000-square-foot …
Brent Sowardsadded this to Catechism
Christianity
What does it mean to go into the heart? Pope’s preacher explains what it is and how to do it
aleteia.org - kathleensenior | Mar 22, 2019
Father Cantalamessa's 2nd Lent sermon of 2019 St. Augustine made an appeal that despite the distance of so many centuries still maintains its …
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Christianity
Why do Catholics use crucifixes that show Jesus on the cross?
aleteia.org - Philip Kosloski
The use of crucifixes by Catholics follows an ancient tradition that honors the supreme sacrifice of Jesus. While the empty cross is a common …
Chianstadded this to Theo
Christianity
Seven Surprising Ways to Prepare Yourself to Share the Gospel
christianitytoday.com - Kevin G. Harney
What does it mean to be prepared to share the gospel? Anyone who has been around the church for any length of time has heard the exhortation written …
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Iranian
Iranian Convert Refused Asylum By UK Because Christianity Is Too Violent
dailycaller.com - William Davis
An Iranian man applying for asylum to the U.K. because he converted from Islam to Christianity. According to a report from The Times, U.K. immigration …
CADILLAC MOMMAHadded this to At the CROSS
Nashville, TN
Nashville prayer postcards meant to give blessings called 'creepy,' invasive
Fox News - Talia Kaplan
Hundreds of thousands of Tennessee residents recently got postcards in the mail from strangers telling them they have been praying for them. But not everyone has welcomed the prayers, with some even calling
NBC News
Donald Trump
Pompeo suggests God sent Trump to save Israel
NBC News - Alex Johnson
"As a Christian, I certainly believe that's possible," the secretary of state said when asked whether the president had an explicitly divine mission. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo suggested in a televised
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Christianity
Whatever happened to the woman at the well? Some traditions tell us
aleteia.org - Russell E. Saltzman
The woman, a Samaritan at that, represents all of us as the new bride. Whatever is Jesus doing up in Samaritan hill country, at a well, with a woman, …
Catholicism
Your thoughts on leaving the church, part three
ncronline.org - NCR Staff
Your thoughts: The third installment of NCR reader responses to Melinda Henneberger's perspective on why she is leaving the church, and the …
Conservative View
Iranian Christian Barred from Britain for the "Violence" of the Bible
stream.org - John Zmirak
The fix is in. In the wake of the New Zealand attack on a mosque by a white supremacist, that country’s government is doing exactly what he wanted. …
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Christianity
The Surprising Meaning Behind Easter Colors
House Beautiful - By Hadley Mendelsohn
So that's why we wear pink. Out of all the holidays, Easter has the prettiest colors. The soft glow of cotton candy pink, pale sky blue, buttercream yellow, lavender, and mint green evoke springtime memories
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History Channel
History Channel series tells Jesus’ life story according to those who knew him
aleteia.org - David Ives
This series avoids some of the sins of past television documentaries on Christianity, and offers a good overview of the Bible's supporting characters. …
D Porteradded this to Theo
Christianity
Has Academic Theology Lost Its Way?
christianitytoday.com - Kelly M. Kapic
Two theologians ask how their discipline can start mattering to ordinary believers again.
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Catholicism
Cardinal Danneels’ Death Brings a Quintessential Catholic Moment
ncregister.com - Michael Warsaw
A NOTE FROM OUR PUBLISHER UnsplashWhen Belgian Cardinal Godfried Danneels died March 14 at the age of 85, it began a quintessentially Catholic moment …
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Purim
Purim – A celebration for all
jpost.com - TREY GRAHAM
Bible students know that the annual celebration of Purim is still observed in our days because of the declaration by Queen Esther’s relative, …
Christianity Todayadded this to Christianity Today
Iranian
Britain Uses Violent Bible Verses to Deny Iranian Convert Asylum
christianitytoday.com - Kate Shellnutt
It's not the first time immigration officials have deployed Scripture to keep former Muslims out.
Handel
The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square announce 2019 Easter program
deseretnews.com - Hannah LaFond
SALT LAKE CITY — Easter is on its way — and the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, the Orchestra at Temple Square, the Bells on Temple Square and the …
National Reviewadded this to The Corner
Communist Party
Ten Things that Caught My Eye Today (March 21, 2019)
National Review - Kathryn Jean Lopez
1. WSJ: China Razes Territory, Dismantling a Culture, Authorities take down once-bustling Uighur neighborhoods In this old Silk Road city in western …
Seton Hall University
Catholic Life in Literature Series with Jim McGlone - Seton Hall University
shu.edu - By Gloria Aroneo
The Catholic Studies Program, Campus Ministry and the G. K. Chesterton Institute for Faith & Culture proudly present "Catholic Life in Literature …
Nerdist
Christmas Trees
THE BEACH BUM Floats Along on Charisma and Charm (Review)
Nerdist - Katie Walsh
Is it possible that The Beach Bum and Dazed and Confused could exist within the same cinematic universe? It’s not hard to imagine that Matthew …