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How can people decide what sin is or is not?

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From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: My college professor teaches that sin is an imagination of the mind. He says that sin for one is not necessarily a sin for another. Isn’t this a little bit over his pay grade? How can people decide what sin is or is not? – S.N.

A: The notion of sin and the nature of sin have been debated from ...Read more

What is the authorship of the Book of Lamentations?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Jeremiah
B) Ezekiel
C) Daniel
D) Habakkuk

Raid of church leader's Florida mansion reveals 57 forced laborers, feds say

Religion / Religious News /

An FBI raid revealed 57 victims of forced labor living in cramped quarters at a lavish Florida mansion connected to the leaders of a church, federal officials say.

The raid, which targeted a Tampa mansion where one of the leaders lived, was carried out in August, but recently filed court records brought new details to light, including the scale...Read more

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NYPD on high alert on Yom Kippur in wake of England synagogue bombing

Religion / Religious News /

NEW YORK — The deadly synagogue attack in England resonated across the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday, with the NYPD monitoring the investigation and keeping a watchful eye on houses of worship as Jews throughout New York celebrate Yom Kippur.

“We are tracking the incident in Manchester, England,” the NYPD posted on X. “At this time, there ...Read more

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Michigan churches, houses of worship review security after Grand Blanc shooting

Religion / Religious News /

DETROIT — Detroit-area faith leaders are encouraging churches, mosques, synagogues and other houses of worship to review their security plans as area faithful feel shaken after two attacks targeting Michigan churches in a little more than three months.

Even before Sunday's tragedy that left five people dead, including the suspected shooter, ...Read more

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The God Squad: Do Jews believe in Heaven?

Religion / God Squad /

We are in a Heaven mode here at the God Squad and I can tell you absolutely that one of the most frequent questions I am asked by my dear Christian readers is whether Jews believe in Heaven. Here is an example:

Q: As an evangelical Christian, I am still puzzled: do Jews believe there is a physical Heaven, or not. I admit that I am most ...Read more

Greed. Woman's hand grabbing money from a huge pile of dollars. Dreamstime/TCA

Is selfishness the same as being greedy?

Religion / Billy Graham /

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Is selfishness the same as being greedy? – R.G.

A: Greed is idolatry and not to be confused with riches, if riches have been earned honestly. But if riches choke out spiritual life, then it is sin. Greed is an intense and selfish desire for something, often something belonging to another. The ...Read more

What is the main theme of the Book of Hebrews?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Repentance and forgiveness
B) God's justice and righteousness
C) The superiority of Christ and the New Covenant
D) The establishment of the kingdom of God

What is the famous passage in Joel that describes the gathering of the nations for judgment?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Joel 1:1-20
B) Joel 2:1-11
C) Joel 3:1-21
D) Joel 4:1-21

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Pope Leo XIV calls for 'ecological conversion' to face climate change

Religion / Religious News /

In his first major climate speech, Pope Leo XIV renewed the Vatican’s vow to remain at the forefront of the movement to halt global warming.

“We must shift from collecting data to caring, and from environmental discourses to an ecological conversion that transforms both personal and communal lifestyles,” Pope Leo XIV said on Tuesday, ...Read more

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Organizers of chaotic spring anti-LGBTQ+ Christian rally sue Seattle

Religion / Religious News /

SEATTLE — The organizers of a conservative Christian rally earlier this year in Seattle are suing the city — and Mayor Bruce Harrell individually — over what they say was a violation of their First Amendment right to freedom of speech, religion and assembly.

The Mayday USA rally last May, part of a five-city tour to advocate for the “...Read more

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Commentary: Religious revolution is happening online (and that's not a bad thing)

Religion / Religious News /

The most important religious revolution of our time isn’t happening in mosques or churches. It’s happening on screens.

For millions of young Muslims around the world, the spiritual life that once flowed through the mosque is now being livestreamed from a bedroom, uploaded to YouTube and shared on TikTok. Twitch preachers, Instagram sheikhs,...Read more

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How can I encourage soon-to-be graduates to make wise choices?

Religion / Billy Graham /

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I am a Christian high school counselor responsible for helping guide to their areas of interest so they can make wise decisions regarding further education. How can I encourage them to make wise choices? – C.C.

A: Young adults today are staring into the face of a great giant called vocation. ...Read more

What is the famous passage in Zephaniah that describes the Lord's promise to restore and save his people?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Zephaniah 1:1-7
B) Zephaniah 1:8-13
C) Zephaniah 2:1-3
D) Zephaniah 3:9-20

What was the name of the prophet who succeeded Moses?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Joshua
B) Samuel
C) Elijah
D) Elisha

Exterior view of the headquarters of US Food and Drug Administration (FDA building and FDA sign). Dreamstime/TCA

Does the Bible have much to say about what we eat and drink?

Religion / Billy Graham /

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: The FDA has certainly been at the forefront regarding matters of health and obesity in recent months. I’ve been horrified to learn about food and prescription additives and to realize the impact it has made on our youth, particularly. Shining the light on these things is helping the public ...Read more

What is the opposite of wisdom, according to Proverbs?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Folly
B) Strength
C) Wealth
D) Beauty

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Don't we all want at the end of life – to be called safe?

Religion / Billy Graham /

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I’ve read some great stories about baseball and like the analogies, especially when they apply to watching the runner come around the bases and the ump call him safe at home plate. Isn’t that what we all want at the end of the game of life – to be called safe? – B.F.

A: Years ago, in the ...Read more

 

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