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Who is man to say what is sin?

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From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Prudish people of this world have convinced others that God looks down on sexual relations outside of marriage. This is manmade, and it gives God a bad name to suggest that He withholds from people the personal pleasures that He Himself created. Who is man to say what is sin? – G.R.

A: Premarital...Read more

What is the famous passage in First Corinthians that addresses the proper use of spiritual gifts in the church?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) 1 Corinthians 3:1-9
B) 1 Corinthians 11:17-34
C) 1 Corinthians 12:1-31
D) 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

What is the famous passage in Lamentations that describes the Lord's mercy?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Lamentations 1:1-5
B) Lamentations 3:22-23
C) Lamentations 4:1-2
D) Lamentations 5:1-7

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Isn’t hope for America found in reinstituting Biblical truth?

Religion / Billy Graham /

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: It has been encouraging that we’ve seen a turnaround in trying to remove every Christian thought from the public arena. Isn’t our hope for America found in returning to our roots and reinstituting Biblical truth? – A.F.

A: Removing the Bible and all Christian symbols from the landscape and ...Read more

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How can people decide what sin is or is not?

Religion / Billy Graham /

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?

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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

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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

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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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