Monthly Archives: January 2014

Originally at: http://m.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/jan/21/a-physicians-view-on-the-sanctity-of-life/ CARSON: A physician’s view on the sanctity of life The thought of abortion for convenience is repugnant Dr. Ben Carson. By Ben S. Carson Tuesday, January 21, 2014 Several years ago, I was consulted by a young woman who … Continue reading →

Originally at:http://blogs.forward.com/the-arty-semite/190978/jew-and-cardinal-both/#ixzz2qia0HeeN Made as a film for the French-German television network, Arté, “The Jewish Cardinal,” screening January 20 at the New York Jewish Film Festival, nevertheless has the scope and sobriety of a feature film. Without much of the bloat of the … Continue reading →

Originally at: http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/01/13/the-new-age-of-christian-martyrdom.html by Kristin Powers The concept of Christian martyrdom may seem like something from a bygone, uncivilized era when believers were mercilessly thrown to the lions. Not so. This week, Open Doors, a non-denominational group supporting persecuted Christians worldwide, … Continue reading →

Originally here: http://www.theamericanconservative.com/dreher/to-know-is-to-love-is-to-know/ by Rod Dreher I am happy to report that at 12:45 am this morning, I read the final verses of theDivine Comedy. It was exhilarating, and it was nearly overwhelming. It took memuch longer to read Paradiso than Inferno andPurgatorio, because the language and … Continue reading →

Originally here: http://www.christianpost.com/news/an-evangelical-womans-response-to-the-unease-over-contraception-112207/ BY CHELSEN VICARI, CP OP-ED CONTRIBUTOR January 8, 2014|7:32 am Birth control is a touchy subject that Evangelicals find extremely difficult to discuss. But as the President’s health care mandate officially launches and its oppressive contraception enforcements are questioned, some … Continue reading →

Originally here: http://www.religionnews.com/2013/12/30/commentary-evangelical-unease-contraception/ by Jacob Lupfer WASHINGTON (RNS) In courtrooms and in the media, a political and legal battle is raging over whether employers must abide by a mandate in the Affordable Care Act to include contraception coverage in employee insurance … Continue reading →

Originally at: http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2013/1222/What-the-Middle-East-would-be-like-without-Christians BETHLEHEM, WEST BANK The pews at First Baptist Church of Bethlehem fill quickly as congregants stream in on a Sunday night, some with fancy purses, others with worn shoes and KFC takeout bags. Latecomers have to settle for … Continue reading →