(ChurchLeaders) A report showing the findings of an independent investigation into accusations of sexual misconduct by late ministry leader and apologist Ravi Zacharias has been released. The report indicates that Zacharias had encounters with multiple women in multiple countries, which included sexting, unwanted touching, spiritual abuse, and in one case, rape. “We are … [Read more...] about Sexting, Spiritual Abuse, Rape: Devastating Full Report on Ravi Zacharias Released
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US Catholic School Enrollment Suffers Largest Single-Year Decline in Five Decades, Statistics Show
(Fox News) Enrollment in Roman Catholic schools in the United States dropped 6.4% from the previous academic year amid the pandemic and economic stresses -- the largest single-year decline in at least five decades, Catholic education officials reported Monday. Among the factors were the closure or consolidation of more than 200 schools and the difficulty for many parents of … [Read more...] about US Catholic School Enrollment Suffers Largest Single-Year Decline in Five Decades, Statistics Show
Victim of Ravi Zacharias Publishes Emotional Statement
(The Roys Report) The Canadian woman who alleges that the late apologist Ravi Zacharias lured her into a sexting relationship in 2016 has released an emotional video statement, recounting the impact Zacharias’ abuse has had on her and her family. Ravi Zacharias International Ministries (RZIM) initially denied any impropriety by Zacharias in the relationship. However, an … [Read more...] about Victim of Ravi Zacharias Publishes Emotional Statement
God Cares a Lot About Money, Say Faith Finance Groups, and Maybe You Should Too
by Bob Smietana (RNS) According to the Bible, God has a plan for everything. Including your money. Yet many church groups rarely talk about your finances outside of yearly stewardship drives. While praying and reading the Bible are considered spiritual disciplines, making a budget is not, said Elizabeth Grady-Harper, executive director of … [Read more...] about God Cares a Lot About Money, Say Faith Finance Groups, and Maybe You Should Too
Died: Hershel Shanks, Editor Who Saved Biblical Archaeology from Academics
(Christianity Today) Hershel Shanks, the founder and longtime editor of Biblical Archaeology Review, died on Friday at the age of 90. With his popular bi-monthly magazine, Shanks trumpeted the latest discoveries at digs across the Holy Land, promoted (and sometimes prompted) fierce archaeological controversies, and tirelessly advocated for public access to the latest … [Read more...] about Died: Hershel Shanks, Editor Who Saved Biblical Archaeology from Academics