Faith

(The Times of Israel) A Second Temple-era ritual bath that was recently uncovered on Jerusalem’s Mount of Olives at the site believed to be the New Testament’s Gethsemane is being touted as the first evidence that links the pilgrimage site to the period in which Jesus lived. According to all four Gospels, it is at Gethsemane — which idiomatically means “olive press” in … [Read more...] about Ancient Ritual Bath May Mark First New Testament-Era Find at Jesus’ Gethsemane

(ChurchLeaders) A letter written by an apologist on staff with Ravi Zacharias International Ministries (RZIM) sheds light on how that organization has handled the allegations of sexual abuse concerning its late founder. Dr. Max Baker-Hytch argues that RZIM should not only apologize to the alleged victims and pay reparations should the allegations prove credible, but that it … [Read more...] about RZIM Apologist: Ministry Needs to Apologize to Victims and ‘Overhaul’ Culture

by Bob Smietana (RNS) The National Prayer Breakfast will be a virtual event next year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The gathering has been held annually, usually on the first Thursday of February, for nearly seven decades and draws thousands of attendees from around the world. The virtual 2021 breakfast will be streamed online, confirmed A. Larry Ross, a … [Read more...] about National Prayer Breakfast Will Be Virtual in 2021 Due to COVID-19

(Los Angeles Times) According to the Bible, Jesus’ birth was a crowded affair — Mary and Joseph, a menagerie of animals and some shepherd visitors. But protesters? Claremont United Methodist Church, in keeping with its tradition of eye-catching Nativity scenes, situated the Holy Family this year in front of a painting of masked people holding signs reading “I can’t … [Read more...] about Claremont Church in CA Depicts Black Lives Matter Protest in Nativity Scene

By ELANA SCHOR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) Vandalism at four downtown Washington churches after rallies in support of President Donald Trump is exposing rifts among people of faith as the nation confronts bitter post-election political divisions. Among the damaged houses of worship were two historically Black churches where people ripped down Black Lives Matter … [Read more...] about Church Vandalism Exposes Divisions Over Faith and Politics