News Briefs: September 02, 2008
Todd Bentley and his wife separate, Christian History & Biography ceases publication, and other news.
Redeeming Law
In a cynical society suspicious of lawyers, Christian law schools are decidedly not.
Motive Still Unclear in Deadly Mo. Church Shooting
Plus: What’s next after Taliban release of two Korean hostages, Catholic bishop suggests calling God Allah, and other stories from online sources around the world.
With Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Okay, What’s Next?
Plus: Ministry and questions at Virginia Tech, the end of limbo, Mary Winkler’s verdict, and other stories from online sources around the world.
‘We Could Not Reach Out to Him,’ Says Campus Crusade Leader
Plus: Supreme Court’s abortion decision, Zimbabwe gets worse, and other stories.
Lebanon Bus Bombs Target Christians
Plus: Rumor prompts Egyptian Muslims to attack Copts; Anglicans and Presbyterians prepare for splits; TV station criticized after pastor’s suicide; and other stories from online sources around the world.
NFL Cracks Down on Church Super Bowl Events
Plus: Episcopal diocese sues Va. churches, U.K. won’t exempt churches from gay adoption rules, Baptist beer, and other stories from online sources around the world.
The Top 50 Books That Have Shaped Evangelicals
Landmark titles that changed the way we think, talk, witness, worship, and live.
Take the Weblog Challenge
Our bet: You’ll never make it through this ridiculously long compilation of religion news. But at least we’ve organized it into categories.
Jesus Didn’t Walk on Water, Judas Was a Hero, Evolution ‘Proved,’ Prayer Doesn’t Work …
The week’s top hyperboles, plus links to more than 350 religion news and opinion stories from online sources from around the world.