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July 25, 2014
In Sudan, Meriam Yehya Ibrahim was sentenced to hang in early May 2014 - basically for being a Christian. After global protests, she was freed and although initially barred from leaving Sudan she has now arrived safely in Rome. More.
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Victoria Acts to stop School Biblezine distribution
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Biblezines were being distributed in Victorian Schools by Access Ministries, an “inter-denominational” organisation that provides Religious instruction in otherwise secular “State Schools” in Victoria, Australia. But now, after an uproar about the practice, the Victorian Government has banned the practice. But Dan Flynn from the Australian Christian Lobby objects; he says that the formal wording “appears to ban prayer groups, youth groups, clubs, info sessions or workshops". These are allowed if organised by students themselves in their free time.
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Pope says don’t proselytize
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In a recent interview published in his native Argentina, Pope Francis said “Don't proselytize; respect others' beliefs”; “… the worst thing of all is religious proselytism, which paralyzes.” You mean that all the missionaries should stop? Not quite. He clarified with: "We can inspire others through witness” and “The church grows by attraction, not proselytizing”. I presume we are supposed to associate good works with what a person believes. In that case, all my friends will want to be atheists! The Pope’s thought on proselytizing was one of his “top 10 secrets to happiness”. Notably, none of the ten said that you must be a Catholic or even believe in a God! So the Pope thinks you can be happy without God? It seems so. He repeated that people should be guided by the principle of "Live and let live."
Speed dating Fair for Religions in Tasmania
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Hobart's Museum of Old and New Art had a festival of thought billed as the Australian Fair for Freedom of Belief and Religion (AFFBR) that ran from July 26 to 27, 2014. They described it as a kind of "speed dating" for religions. Think of it as a fair where many religions are on display as if they are trying to sell their wares - visitors could ask questions and find out more about a range of beliefs all under one roof.
Organisers, who believe it is the first time an event exploring belief and religion has been held in Australia, described it as "speed dating" for religions.
UK MP thinks Astrology makes life easier
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Worse, Conservative MP David Tredinnick is a member of the health committee and the science and technology committee. I'd guess he is also a member of one of the religions that teaches that faith is more important than science. (He seems to be "establishment" so therefore is likely Church of England). Tredinnick said he had spent 20 years studying astrology and healthcare and was convinced it could work. He is encouraged in his belief because, according to a BBC report, he had been "right about herbal remedies and healing, which he said were now becoming accepted in parts of the NHS." Herbal remedies may have value if they include natural drugs, but any benefit of astrology is purely due to a placebo effect - just like homeopathy.
Black Jesus?
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What if Jesus came back in 2014 and what if this time he was American and black and lived in LA? Or maybe this is just as fictional as the first time and it's a comedy on Cable? That just about describes Black Jesus which starts soon on the Adult Swim channel - otherwise known as the Cartoon network after the kids have gone to bed (9:00 pm until 5:00 am). The trailer (see below) says it premiers August 7, 2014 at 11:00pm (EDT). It's billed as a comedy but Christians are not amused - at least some of them anyway. They have started a petition to ban it before it starts.
ISIS Muslims stone women to death
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If you thought that there was any good value in ISIS - think again. They are showing their true colours by implementing Sharia law in its worst, most primitive, barbaric form. First they changed their mind about Christians - no longer tolerated, they have been told to convert, pay a tax or face "death by the sword". In a statement read out at mosques in Mosul, Iraq, Isis said: "We offer them three choices: Islam; the dhimma contract - involving payment of jizya; if they refuse this, they will have nothing but the sword." So of course, most Christians in the area simply fled. ISIS terrorists don't really want the money, they want all Christians dead.
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