Posts Tagged ‘bibles’

Banks warned by Biden Admin that Christians who Buy Bibles are Extremists

An agency of the federal government “flagged” Bible purchases as an indication of “extremism” in communications with banks following the events of January 6, 2021. “We now know the federal government flagged terms like ‘MAGA’ and ‘TRUMP,’ to financial institutions if Americans completed transactions using those terms,” Rep. Jim Jordan, R-OH, wrote on X. “What […]

False ‘missionary’ raised $30M for Bibles—then blew it on diamonds and gambling: DOJ

(Daily Beast) — Federal authorities have launched an international manhunt for a Georgia everyman-turned-fugitive who is being sought for an alleged scheme that redirected more than $30 million from Christian charities meant to be spent on Bible distribution in China. According to a federal indictment unsealed Tuesday, 45-year-old Jason Gerald Shenk took more… Source Views: 0

Bibles Banned From Utah Schools After Parent Demanded Its Removal

A Utah school district banned the Bible from its elementary and middle school libraries for containing “vulgarity or violence” after a parent used the state’s bans on pornographic and indecent content against Christianity’s horniest fanfic. In 2022, Utah passed a law banning books with “pornographic or indecent” content, and defined those terms loosely and vaguely, […]

European pioneer of Bibles for children dies

Photo Credit: Bible Society of Germany (Evangelical Focus) — The households of many Christian families in Europe have the Bible for children illustrated by him. Kees de Kort died in Bergen (Netherlands) on August 19 at the age of 87 years, the artist’s website advised. He was the often unknown author of the 336 paintings […]

US ministry sends Bibles to Malawi

Malawi (Mission Network News) — Recently, Mission Cry partners heard from Christians in the Southeastern African country of Malawi. They asked for Bibles to be delivered to them. Mission Cry sends used Bibles and Christian books all over the world in shipping containers. Jason Woolford says, “I told them we really couldn’t send it there. […]

Bibles For The World sends Gospels of John to Ukraine

Photo Credit: Tim Mossholder/Pexels (Mission Network News) — While normally focused on South Asia and Africa, Bibles For The World (BFTW) has begun outreach to Ukraine. John Pudaite says, “We have historically done a fair amount of distribution in Europe, especially in Russia, even during the time it was behind the Iron Curtain. We also […]

Groups in Karnataka, India Issue Complaints About Bibles in School and Prison

Photo Credit: Parij Borgohain/Pexels (Barnabas Aid) — Extremist groups in Karnataka, India, have issued complaints against the use of the Bible in a prison and in a Christian school. A visitor to a prison in Gadag district claims to have found a Bible in a non-Christian prisoner’s cell. The alleged discovery has led to calls […]

The Language And Symbolism Embedded In Medieval Stone Bibles

In the Middle Ages, paintings and sculptures had a powerful educational function. The Church relied on the language of images to influence the illiterate masses. Popular education was nourished not only through the organ of hearing, with sermons, litanies and collective prayers, but also through the organ of sight. The illiterate masses were guided to […]

Enraged Joel Osteen Flips Over Tables Being Used To Give Bibles Away Instead Of Selling His Book

Enraged Joel Osteen Flips Over Tables Being Used To Give Bibles Away Instead Of Selling His Book HOUSTON, TX—According to sources, Pastor Joel Osteen entered his Lakewood Church today, only to find the lobby filled with tables with Bibles on them for free—tables that could be covered with his books and merchandise for sale. Joel Osteen immediately became full […]

Voice of the Martyrs Korea Sent 23K Bibles to North Korea in 2020, Projects 30% More for 2021

(Voice of the Martyrs Korea) — Voice of the Martyrs Korea announced on Tuesday that it sent a total of 22,847 Bibles to North Korea in 2020, in addition to airing daily Bible recordings on its five shortwave and medium wave broadcasts into North Korea. According to Voice of the Martyrs CEO Dr. Eric Foley, […]

China Conducts Two Trials in Crackdown on Audio Bibles

Photo Credit: Chickenonline/Pixabay (Voice of America) — Chinese courtrooms this month were the scene of two trials prosecuting Christian businessmen for selling audio versions of the Bible, a new crackdown that is part of a government campaign to “eradicate pornography and illegal publications.” Lai Jinqiang, a Christian businessman whose company sells an audio Bible player […]

Bibles and Christian Books Sent Into Muslim Country of Albania

Albania (Mission Network News) — A container of Bibles and used books arrived in Albania, providing Christians with access to the Word of God and other faith-based books and resources. Mission Cry partners with a ministry in Amsterdam who approached them about sending resources to Albania, and Jason Woolford says they jumped at the chance. […]

World Mission Taking Water, Audio Bibles Into Kenyan ‘No Man’s Zone’

Kenya (Mission Network News) — The vast majority of Gospel ministry in Kenya takes place in Nairobi and other western parts of the country. Venture north towards the Kenya-Somalia border and things can get dicey for followers of Christ. However, that is exactly what World Mission and their partners are doing. World Mission’s Greg Kelley […]

Bibles Delivered to Yali Tribe 52 Years After First Missionaries Martyred

Photo Credit: Mission Aviation Fellowship/Facebook Indonesia (Mission Network News) — A plane laden with 2,400 Bibles was recently welcomed by the joyful chanting and swaying of Yali tribal women in Papua, Indonesia. The Yali people requested more Bibles in their native language and Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) was eager to respond. What makes this particular […]

Portland Antifa Rioters Are Now Burning Bibles, US Flags and Animals In The Street

Far-left Antifa and Black Lives Matter protesters in Portland slaughtered a pig and set its head alight, as well as burning US flags and stacks of Bibles as violent riots in the city pass the two month mark. The latest Antifa tactics helps make it very clear which side Antifa is on and all who […]

Seeking order in the chaos: Why are non-believers turning to their Bibles?

     Even in the middle of the atheism boom, Richard Dawkins described himself as a “secular Christian“. To the author of The God Delusion this meant an appreciation of “aesthetic elements” such as church bells. Christopher Hitchens felt the same. At the end of one interview with the firebrand antitheist the interviewer invited him to […]

Gum Diseases Are Silent Killers Natural Ways How to Heal Them

When it comes to fighting against gum disease, healthy diet is the primary weapon. Most people in the world suffer from different types of gum diseases and by treating it, you will not only benefit for your oral health you will also improve your overall well- being. Here are some effective ways for improving the […]

WORLD WAR III: 15 FAST FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW

Even before any major world powers were willing to go public (so to speak) with their involvement in Syria’s five-year, bloody civil war, it was difficult to keep track of the myriad rebel factions, militant groups, and jihadists battling the Assad regime for control of the country. Add To The Conversation Using Facebook Comments Source […]

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