(National Catholic Register) The “death” of the devil in people’s minds is accelerating the “death” of God in de-Christianized Western societies. For this reason, Dominican Father François-Marie Dermine decided 20 years ago to recatechize Catholic people through different initiatives. A Canadian by birth, Father Dermine has been an exorcist for several Italian dioceses … [Read more...] about Longtime Exorcist: Satanism Is Growing in Western Societies
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Southern Baptists Keep Quarreling Over Critical Race Theory
(Christianity Today) A year and a half after passing a controversial resolution on critical race theory, Southern Baptists are debating the topic again. Seminary presidents issued a statement last week saying that “affirmation of Critical Race Theory, Intersectionality and any version of Critical Theory” is incompatible with the Baptist Faith and Message, the denomination’s … [Read more...] about Southern Baptists Keep Quarreling Over Critical Race Theory
The Supreme Court Ups the Ante on Religious Liberty
by Mark Silk (RNS) Last week the U.S. Supreme Court stopped New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo from imposing some limits on in-person worship that he had already stopped imposing. A dissenting Chief Justice John Roberts pointed out that under the circumstances there was “simply no need” to grant the temporary injunction requested by the Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn and the … [Read more...] about The Supreme Court Ups the Ante on Religious Liberty
After Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis, Tim Keller’s Greatest Fear Isn’t Death
In a recent interview, pastor and theologian Tim Keller gave an update on his health. Keller was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer earlier this summer. While he doesn’t know how long he has yet to live, Keller says he is happier than he has been before and “I enjoy my prayer life more than I ever have in my life.” Still, there is one thing Keller fears. Pastor Nicky … [Read more...] about After Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis, Tim Keller’s Greatest Fear Isn’t Death
Francis Chan: Are You More Like Zacchaeus or the Rich Young Ruler?
(ChurchLeaders) If it is not easy for you to be generous with your money, says Francis Chan, the answer is not to make yourself give more. The answer is to turn to God’s generosity. “You see, when you really understand who Jesus is,” said Chan in a sermon he gave on Nov. 7, “when you’ve really tasted,” you will not care about money. When you realize the creator of the … [Read more...] about Francis Chan: Are You More Like Zacchaeus or the Rich Young Ruler?