June 2005

God’s Plan

June 1, 2005

TBC: We received word that Paul Ciniraj, a Pastor in India had been attacked and severely beaten by militant Hindus. The Hindu Nationalists have long been known for their violent resistance to anything threatening their dominance. Pastor Paul was hospitalized and it was determined that his head injuries would require...Read more

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Ecumenical Meeting

June 1, 2005

The 2005 National Workshop on Christian Unity recently completed their meetings at the Sheraton New Orleans. Over 325 delegates from all the major denominations participated in events opened with worship on Monday, April 4th. Keynote Speaker, Catholic Bishop Sklba called the delegates "to be partners in the proclamation of the...Read more

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Wrong Martyr

June 1, 2005

Jewish World Review April 26, 2005 / 17 Nissan, 5765 Who would have the integrity -- and moxie -- to produce this play? By Tom Gross The Royal Court Theatre, one of London most prestigious venues, is staging a play glorifying a young American radical who was killed after jumping...Read more

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Visions of Mary

June 1, 2005

Other images of Mary or Jesus which have popped up in the world. Virgin Mary grilled cheese Diana Duyser, of Hollywood, Fla., made a grilled cheese sandwich in the fall of 1994. Duyser said she took one bite when she noticed "the Virgin Mary staring back at me." She preserved...Read more

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Flat Earth

June 1, 2005

Getting to be as flat as the "flat earth" argument [Excerpts] "It’s as old as the hills [although, not millions of years old], and twice as dusty," the saying goes (about something that has become trite after a time). That's the sentiment this author had in watching yet another evolutionist...Read more

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Same Ol’ Turtles

June 1, 2005

Fossil turtles confound evolutionists [Excerpts] Australian scientists announced in February the discovery of dozens of fossilized sea turtles that they say have exciting implications for evolution. However, the exciting implications seem rather to be against evolution! The fossils are "believed" to be 110 millions years old. But contrary to evolutionary...Read more

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Apparition

June 1, 2005

Some see Virgin Mary in underpass stain [Excerpts] CHICAGO, Illinois (AP) -- A steady stream of the faithful and the curious, many carrying flowers and candles, have flocked to an expressway underpass for a view of a yellow and white stain on a concrete wall that some believe is an...Read more

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United Nations

June 1, 2005

TBC: As Dave and Tom have noted in previous issues of the newsletter, political organizations such as the United Nations are far from being religion neutral. Consider these comments by former Assistant Secretary General of the UN Robert Muller. The U.N. is the global pilgrimage of humanity. (My Testament, p...Read more

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Common Belief

June 1, 2005

Jane Fonda, John Maxwell, Norma McCorvey, and Scott Peck -- what do they have in common? By Berit Kjos - April, 2005 Jane Fonda, Norma McCorvey, John Maxwell and M. Scott Peck -- four very different celebrities on four diverging paths! What do they share along the way? What can...Read more

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Self Esteem

June 1, 2005

Thou Shalt Not Be Negative Overly positive thinking and prosperity teaching undermine Joel Osteen's bestseller [Excerpts} On the cover of Your Best Life Now, Joel Osteen flashes the sort of smile that suggests a man who not only succeeds in everything but also quietly befriends the world's outcasts. Osteen has...Read more

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