May 2007

Blair 'planning to become a Catholic after he quits No 10'

May 31, 2007

Blair 'planning to become a Catholic after he quits No 10' [Excerpts] Tony Blair is preparing to convert to Roman Catholicism after he steps down as Prime Minister, according to a leading cleric. His long- awaited formal switch to the faith of his wife and family will come shortly after...Read more

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Hindus force Christians to 'reconvert'

May 30, 2007

Hindus force Christians to 'reconvert' [Excerpts] Hindus have confronted a group of Christian evangelists, forcing them into a nearby village temple to perform a ritual to "reconvert" them to the Hindu religion, according to a new report from the Voice of the Martyrs which is documenting some of the increasing...Read more

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Former evangelical Francis Beckwith discussed his conversion to Catholicism

May 29, 2007

[TBC: Former evangelical Francis Beckwith discussed his conversion to Catholicism and noted some things he felt he could take with him from evangelicalism as he entered the Catholic church.] Former ETS president speaks about what he takes from evangelicalism back to the Roman Catholic Church [Excerpts] Look, you're not going...Read more

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Malaysian Muslims to Hire Ghostbusters

May 28, 2007

Malaysian Muslims to hire ghostbusters [Excerpts] KUALA LUMPUR: Religious authorities in a Malaysian state plan to hire “ghostbusters” to drive out evil spirits believed to have caused Muslims to follow deviant groups, a report said Friday. The move came after some enforcement officers with the Islamic Affairs Department in northeast...Read more

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Why Did Paul Want To Be In Jerusalem For Pentecost?

Tom: This is our Understanding the Scriptures segment, and we are in the Book of Acts chapter 20, and Dave, we are going to pick up with verse 16. Acts:20:16 For Paul had determined to sail by Ephesus, because he would not spend the time in Asia: for he hasted,...Read more

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What Is The Subconscious Mind?

CONTENDING FOR THE FAITH In this regular feature Dave and Tom respond to questions from listeners and readers of The Berean Call.Here’s this week’s question:Dear Dave and TA, Will you please answer the following questions:Is it scientifically true that our minds comprise two parts, the conscious and the subconscious, or...Read more

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A More 'Macho' Church

Gary: Now, Religion in the News, a report and comment on religious trends and events being covered by the media.This week’s item is from the Associated Press, April 7, 2007, with a headline:Men Only Church Timed Sermons Meets in Gym, the following are excerpts.No hymnals, no pews, no steeple, no...Read more

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What's Wrong With Inner Healing?

Now, this week’s Cover Article.Tom and Dave continue our series of programs based on their book, Psychology and the Church: Critical Questions, Crucial Answers . This week we focus on the question, “What’s wrong with inner healing?”Along with Dave Hunt, here’s T. A. McMahon. Tom: Thanks, Gary.You’re listening to Search...Read more

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Pakistan Christians Demand Help

May 25, 2007

Pakistan Christians Demand Help [Excerpts] The warning has terrorised Christians in Charsadda. Christians in northwest Pakistan are demanding government protection following threats of bomb attacks if they do not become Muslims. An unsigned letter received 10 days ago said they had to convert by Thursday. Militants have been carrying out...Read more

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Planned Parenthood Threatens to Sue Undercover Activist

May 24, 2007

Planned Parenthood Threatens to Sue Undercover Activist [Excerpts] Planned Parenthood of Los Angeles is threatening to sue a student pro-life activist who recorded an abortion clinic employee encouraging her to lie about her age to avoid being reported as a victim of statutory rape. Lila Rose, an 18-year-old sophomore at...Read more

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