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March 1st, 2013
Religious Comments Not Hate Speech, Canada's Supreme Court Rules
On Wednesday morning the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) released a unanimous decision in the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission v. William Whatcott case, which challenged the right to expression of religious comment, however controversial and unpopular, in public policy dialogue.
“The SCC seized this opportunity to clarify and narrow the understanding of ‘hate speech’ as set out in its 1990 decision in the Taylor case,” explains Don Hutchinson, vice president and general legal counsel with The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada, an intervener in the case. “In doing so the court affirmed that Supreme Court of Canada precedent, even a 4-3 split from 20 years ago, remains binding law in Canada. This is vital to the stability of Canadian law." |
March 2nd, 2013
Pope Benedict Defends Choice to Resign
In his final public address, Pope Benedict XVI on Wednesday forcefully defended his decision to resign while trying to reassure Catholics still reeling from the shock of his unprecedented move.
For the first time since his stunning announcement on Feb. 11, the 85-year old pope explained at length his decision to become the first pope in six centuries to resign. His tenure officially ends Thursday at 8 p.m. local time. Benedict admitted that his resignation is a “grave” and “novel” act but, he added, his choice had been made “with profound serenity.” |
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February 26th, 2013
Israeli Hospital, Christian Church Aid Children from Gaza
Assaf Harofeh Medical Center (www.healthtoisrael.org), a top Israeli Medical Center located about 15 km from Tel Aviv and Living Bread International Church (www.livingbreadchurch.com) have announced the formation of a new joint project called "Rescue the Child." "Rescue the Child" is providing much needed medical care for babies and children from the West Bank and Gaza. This groundbreaking venture unites the noted Israeli Medical Center with the church based in Jerusalem to reach out in compassion and love to those to which many have deemed the enemies of Israel.
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February 27th, 2013
North Korea's 'Hatred of Christians' Puts 70,000 Believers in Prison
Persecution of Christians in North Korea shows no sign of abating under the country's new leader, Kim Jong-Un, according to a report by the worldwide ministry Open Doors.
"The fanatical regime, which rules the destitute country of 24 million people with a proverbial iron fist, has a special hatred for Christians," Jerry Dykstra of the California-based Open Doors USA noted. "North Korea is in a league of its own when it comes to persecution of Christians." |
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February 21st, 2013
Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Launches The Ultimate Mission
The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) has launched their latest initiative aimed at helping children grow in their faith and share their beliefs with their friends and family. The Ultimate Mission, a 12-session Bible study developed for ages 6-10, was announced this week at the annual Children's Pastors Conference in San Diego, Calif.
The Ultimate Mission introduces students to characters Jacob and Jordan, missionary kids who take the children through three books (each book containing four lessons) on the topics of God's Great Gift, Walking with God, and Sharing God's Gift. Through the study, the students will get an understanding of sin and redemption from a biblical perspective, learn from the examples of people who walked with God, and ultimately become equipped to share the Gospel of Jesus with others. |
February 23rd, 2013
Movement Seeks '1 Million Men' to Fight Pornography Addiction
Pornography is the "pink elephant in the pew" -- the embarrassing, big subject no one wants to talk about -- and that silence is feeding a "bubonic plague" harming churches, pastor Jay Dennis told state Baptist convention executive directors and editors gathered in Oklahoma City.
"Our enemy has found the perfect tool to deliver temptation to men -- men who love God, men who love their wives, love their children and love their churches," Dennis, pastor of First Baptist Church at the Mall in Lakeland, Fla., said Feb. 14. "Yet their involvement in looking at pornography has virtually duct-taped their mouths closed and taken them out of spiritual leadership in the home and in the church." |
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