Faith organizations to apply for permit for live Nativity display
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (WordNews.org) Nov. 29, 2012 – Faith groups here plan to apply for a permit to display a live Nativity scene in Santa Monica’s Palisades Park. The application follows a recent U. S. District Federal Court decision banning Nativity Scenes and all “unattended displays” in Palisades Park. However, the faith groups believe there […]
Read More →Gay activist group begins ‘repent campaign’ targeting Christians
Nov. 29, 2012 – A group known as Soulforce is launching it’s “Repent Campaign” in December and drawing volunteers by giving away an iPad Mini. “We are continuing the Repent Campaign this December by asking you, our members, to participate in dialogue with Fundamentalist thought leaders,” Soulforce announced on its website. “First, we need you […]
Read More →RI gov renames ‘Christmas’ tree
PROVIDENCE, R.I.(WordNews.org) Nov.28, 2012 — Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee will not use “Christmas” to describe the evergreen tree decorated to celebrate Dec. 25. It’s the second year in a row the governor has avoided the term “Christmas.” “Governor, what do you call a green, pointed, prickly tree we decorate in December? Everyone except for […]
Read More →A CEO’s extreme effort to rescue children
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO (WordNews.org) Nov. 28, 2012 — The CEO of Legacy Worldwide admits he wasn’t into a documentary project featuring Dikembe Mutombo, who was building the first modern hospital in the Democratic Republic of Congo. “I went with the mindset that I was going to film the documentary, get in and get out,” […]
Read More →Department of Homeland Security briefs ministries about potential security threats
PHOENIX (WordNews.org) Nov. 23, 2012 –In a behind closed doors meeting with faith groups, the Department of Homeland Security is highlighting potential threats to faith groups. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is urging Christian ministries to educate their members and congregations about potential security threats and prepare for potential threats as a result of […]
Read More →‘Write God a Thank You’ social media platform launches Thanksgiving week
PHOENIX (WordNews.org) Nov. 19, 2012 – There’s another social media platform being launched today called WriteGodAThankYou. The platform, by WiriteGodAThankYou LLC, allows users to express thanks for the positive things in their lives and share it with their friends. Users can write thank-you messages to God and share them with friends on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, […]
Read More →Which retailers are “naughty” when it comes to Christmas
TUPELO, Missouri (WordNews.org) Nov. 17, 2012 – With less than a week before Black Friday, shoppers will soon be rushing home with their treasures. The American Family Association is once again providing a list of companies “naughty” or “nice” when it comes to greeting shoppers this Christmas – or “holiday” – season. “We have taken […]
Read More →Vandals desecrate Christian church in Jerusalem
JERUSALEM (WordNews.org) Nov. 14, 2012 – The Calvary Baptist Church in Jerusalem was vandalized on Monday, according to the church’s pastor. “The sign pointing people to the church was defaced with white paint with ‘justice’ written on the wall next to the sign,” said Pastor Steven Khoury, the head of Calvary Baptist Church. He said […]
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