Fewer people believe in God and almost no one really believes in Satan . . . except the Pope
Pope Francis seems to be obsessed with the devil. His tweets and homilies about the devil, Satan, the Accuser, the Evil One, the Father of Lies, the Ancient Serpent, the Tempter, the Seducer, the Great Dragon, the Enemy and just plain “demon” are now legion. Many modern people may greet the Pope’s insistence on the […]
Thanksgiving: From gratitude to God in 1863 to today’s recognition of dependency
Thanksgiving was created by Abraham Lincoln in 1863 … [H]e used the language of Christianity to explain the logic of this national ritual. The year that is drawing towards its close, has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we are prone […]
Reviewers find spiritual dimension in hit film ‘Gravity’
[CLICK ON IMAGE FOR HIGH RESOLUTION] It has picked up almost universally positive reviews and is being tipped for Oscars glory next year. Now Alfonso Cuaron’s Gravity has begun to pick up praise from a surprising source – Christian critics who say the 3D space spectacular celebrates the presence of God in the universe. Paul […]
Poll: Most Americans believe God involved in creation; 25 percent believe He guided evolution
A majority of Americans believe that God played a role in the creation of human beings, while the general belief in evolution has increased, a new poll finds. Sixty-two percent of 1,000 adults polled in a YouGov survey taken July 8-9 believe that God was involved in the creation of humans. Thirty-seven percent say they […]
Victoria’s Secret model quits to prioritize relationships with God, husband
One week ago Victoria’s Secret Model Kylie Bisutti opened up about her decision to quit modeling in order to make amends with The Man Upstairs …. The brunette bombshell reportedly quit modeling to protect her marriage and her relationship with God. God spoke to her, “telling her to leave the industry,” the Huffington Post reported. […]
Osteen: Don’t beat up yourself … ‘you’re criticizing God’s own creation’
MIAMI, Florida – Joel Osteen preached a message of hope and encouragement to the sold-out crowd of 37,000 who packed Miami’s Marlins Park Saturday night to experience the fifth annual “America’s Night of Hope” event that the megachurch pastor hosts to cast a wide net and introduce the Gospel of Jesus Christ to new believers. […]
‘Weird things happened’ on ‘The Bible’ set
Last Sunday, the first installment of History’s five-part miniseries The Bible beat everything on television with a massive 13.1 million viewers, making it cable’s most-watched entertainment telecast this year. For producer Mark Burnett, who worked on the ten-hour special with wife Roma Downey, the success of The Bible isn’t all that surprising. “It will […]
Ayes have it: ‘Bill Clinton’ replaces ‘God’ in Democrats platform
[Irony alert: Readers without senses of humor are advised that this is no joke.] Reacting to the chorus of praise for the convention speech delivered by Bill Clinton, Democrats hastily voted to change their party platform for a second time in less than a week, replacing the word “God” with the words “Bill Clinton.” Moments […]
Creator stages comeback in Anaheim
ANAHEIM – The City Council Chambers will soon include the phrase “In God We Trust” over the city seal, behind the council dais. The council vote unanimously Tuesday to spend $600 to $850 to install the motto in four-inch black or brushed-gold letters. “It is a matter of patriotism,” said Councilwoman Gail Eastman, who suggested […]
Revelation: Banks do ‘God’s work’
LONDON (Reuters) – The chief executive of Goldman Sachs, which has attracted widespread media attention over the size of its staff bonuses, believes banks serve a social purpose and are doing “God’s work.” In an interview with London’s Sunday Times newspaper, Lloyd Blankfein also said he believed big profits and bonuses at banks were […]
