The remains of a large synapsid the size of an elephant has been discovered in Triassic rock layers in Poland, much to the surprise of researchers who thought that colossal mammal-like creatures had died out prior to the existence of dinosaurs. Christians, however, state that the find is no surprise and again points to the […]
(The Christian Institute) — A baby who had pioneering surgery on her spine while in the womb has been born healthy. Parents Georgia and Tyler discovered their daughter, Piper, had spina bifida—a gap in the spine resulting in paralysis—at the 20-week scan. It is hoped that the technique will reduce the number of abortions offered […]
(Fox News) — The Dutch businessman who claimed he was a “young god” when he launched a legal battle last month to officially roll back his age 20 years will remain 69. A Dutch court on Monday rejected Emile Ratelband’s request to shave off two decades from his age, saying that amending his date of […]
(World Watch Monitor) — Uzbek police raided a home where eight Protestants had gathered for a meal and to read the Bible on Nov. 19 and arrested all of them, Forum 18 reported. The incident took place in the town of Pap in Uzbekistan’s eastern Namangan Region. Police conducted the raid without a search warrant […]
(The Christian Institute) — A hospital in Ontario, Canada, is being criticized for advertising euthanasia in its urgent care waiting room. Advertisements for Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD) appear on a large television screen in the William Osler Health System hospital. The same [static] advert is found on the health system website. Campaigners have hit […]
JERUSALEM — A 2,000-year-old stamping ring that had been discovered in Israel 50 years ago, but only recently was deciphered, has been found to bear the name “Pilate,” raising theories as to whether or not it could have belonged to the biblical governor of Judea who handed Jesus over to be crucified to satisfy the […]
Uganda (International Christian Concern) — International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that on Saturday, November 24, Pastor Tom Palapande and his team of five evangelists were arrested in eastern Uganda. Local Muslims reported to the Ugandan police that the Christians were using the Quran to undermine the prophet Mohammed and people of the Islamic faith. “The […]
LONDON (The Christian Institute) — The U.K. Supreme Court has refused to hear the case of a man who wants to be allowed help to kill himself. Noel Conway suffers from motor neurone disease and has limited movement, and so he wants the courts to allow him to die with medical assistance. Assisting a person […]
GENEVA — A group of 20 female theologians from around the world have released a book of commentaries about Scriptures that pertain to women in an effort to tackle what they call “the lingering patriarchal readings that have justified numerous restrictions and bans on women.” “Une Bible des Femmes,” or “The Women’s Bible”, was published […]
(World Watch Monitor) — Four Finnish nationals were arrested by police in Malaysia on Tuesday, Nov. 20 for allegedly distributing Christian pamphlets, reports AsiaNews. The four—two men and two women aged between 27 and 60—were arrested in their hotel on Langkawi Island, a well-known tourist destination, on charges of “disturbing religious harmony.” If they […]