February 2008

Georgetown U's Wahhabi Front

February 29, 2008

Georgetown U's Wahhabi Front [Excerpts] In December 2005, Georgetown University announced receipt of a $20 million gift to endow the school’s Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding by Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, after whom the Center was renamed. The Center’s director, John Esposito, has been known for his vigorous apologetics for...Read more

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Quotable Quotes

February 28, 2008

Christ's call is to save the lost, not the stiff-necked; He came not to call scoffers but sinners to repentance; not to build and furnish comfortable chapels, churches, and cathedrals at home in which to rock Christian professors to sleep by means of clever essays, stereotyped prayers, and artistic musical...Read more

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Archbishop of Canterbury Argues For Islamic Law

February 27, 2008

Archbishop of Canterbury argues for Islamic law in Britain [Excerpts] The Archbishop of Canterbury came under fierce attack last night from the Government, his own Church and other religions after he advocated the adoption of parts of Sharia, or Islamic law, in Britain. Leaders of all the main political parties...Read more

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Service Celebrates Two Beliefs

February 26, 2008

Service celebrates two beliefs [Excerpts] Episcopalians hold an Indian Rite Mass with Hindus and apologize for past religious discrimination. Hindu nun Pravrajika Saradeshaprana, dressed in a saffron robe, blew into a conch shell three times, calling to worship Hindu and Episcopal religious leaders who joined Saturday to celebrate an Indian...Read more

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DIY Religions More Harm than Good

February 25, 2008

DIY Religions: More Harm Than Good [Excerpts] Brisbane Times, Australia, Jan. 17, 2008 Meditation, crystal therapy, self-help books - think they’re making you happier? Think again. A Brisbane academic has found a strong link between new-age spirituality and poor mental health in young people. Rosemary Aird examined a possible correlation...Read more

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Paul's Ministry to the Gentiles Continues

Tom: This is our Understanding the Scriptures segment. We are in the Book of Acts chapter 28, and we’re going to pick up with verse 24:“And some believed the things which were spoken, and some believed not.”Now, Paul had invited the Jewish leaders, who were in Rome, come and hear...Read more

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Is The Church Ready For Christ's Return?

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 Tom:I used to think that eschatological views were not all that significant in the practical working out of my Christianity, but now I am concerned that...Read more

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A More 'Upbeat' Islam

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 Washington Post , December 2, 2007, with a headline:“Younger Muslims Tune in to Upbeat Religious Message.”The following are excerpts: “Muna el-Leboudi, 22-year-old medical student, had a terrible...Read more

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Is The Bible Too Domesticated?

Tom: Thanks, Gary.You’re listening to Search the Scriptures Daily, a program in which we encourage everyone who desires to know God’s truth to look to God’s Word for all that is essential for salvation and living one’s life in a way that is pleasing to Him.Our topic for this first...Read more

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