Monthly Archives: March 2011
Mumbai Christians condemn demolition of Mahim crucifix
CHRISTIANS in Mumbai have condemned the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) demolition notice to a 110-year-old Mahim crucifix.
Catholic groups fume at BMC for damaging crosses, shrines
CATHOLIC groups in Mumbai are angry at the Maharashtra government after a grotto was demolished and a 1936 crucifix was uprooted near Lovelane in the city on March 3.
Of emails, a million dollar fortune and Internet cheats!
I have written about this threat several times before. Don’t forward any such email to any one – especially if you don’t know if what is claimed in the email is factual or not.
10 encouraging Bible verses on forgiving others
FORGIVING someone can be difficult. The Bible can provide inspiration and direction on why and how to forgive others. Check out these 10 verses.
Thousands move out of violence-hit Ivory Coast
VIOLENCE is stoking the inflamed tensions in the Ivory Coast. Mission Network News said quoting some reports that the situation could possibly be the worst since 2003.
Christian mom jailed for taking kids out of sex education class
A mother in Germany has been sent to jail for refusing to pay a fine for taking her children out of government-run sex education classes.
US Catholic parishes growing, says new survey
THE US Catholic parishes have had a significant growth in the last 10 years, according to a new study conducted by the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate.
Probe Togadia, Aseemanand role in Orissa violence: AICC
“WE demand that the National Investigation Agency probe Sangh terror suspects Indresh, Aseemanand, Col. Purohit, Dr. Praveen Togadia and others in Kandhamal violence of 2007-2008,” said the memo.
Netanyahu may offer interim deal with Palestinian Authority
ISRAELI Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may offer to have an interim agreement with the Palestinian Authority to establish a Palestinian state with temporary borders.
MSF treats women with fistulas in African countries
WORLDWIDE, an estimated two million women have fistulas—most of them in Africa. This problem is largely hidden because it often affects young women who live in poor, remote areas with very limited or no access to maternal health care.
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Is Prosperity Gospel dangerous?
Also called "health and wealth gospel" or "name it and claim it," it emphasizes positive thinking, declarations, and giving to church as ways to receive these blessings. It is also known as the Word of Faith movement, and has both supporters and detractors.
