By Yaakov Katz — The Jerusalem Post The scenarios for how Iran might respond vary, and each carries a variety of risks. At the top level is the option that Iran will attack from Iran itself. In this case, it will be hard for Israel not to retaliate also against targets in Iranian territory, something that… Continue reading Fateful days for Israel as war with Iran looms — Opinion
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12 mainstream media giants accused of sex abuse, exploitation, enablement
Originally published in Baptist Press Many turn to LinkedIn for updates on industry insiders, but among the billion professionals featured alongside respected companies are sexual exploitation leaders such as Pornhub and OnlyFans. CashApp is popular for electronic payments, but a 17-year-old boy committed suicide after he became a victim of sexual extortion or “sextortion” by… Continue reading 12 mainstream media giants accused of sex abuse, exploitation, enablement
Christian revival in Britain, say faith leaders — Michael Foust
Originally published in Crosswalk.com A well-known author and podcaster in the United Kingdom says he believes his country may be undergoing a revival and that both research and anecdotes support his claim. Justin Brierley, the author of the book The Surprising Rebirth of Belief In God and the host of a podcast of the same name, asserts… Continue reading Christian revival in Britain, say faith leaders — Michael Foust
Israel has created a new standard for urban warfare. Why will no one admit It?
Far from committing genocide in Gaza, as South Africa and others allege, Israel has gone to lengths to avoid civilian casualties never previously seen in warfare — and despite Hamas using civilians as human shields, the civilan death toll in the war in Gaza is less than comparable urban conflcts such as ***— John Spencer,… Continue reading Israel has created a new standard for urban warfare. Why will no one admit It?
JULITA EXPLORES: Trusting God for the BIG things in your life
A new monthly column in which Julita Kok shares on living adventurously with God Many times I hear people say: “Julita, I pray to have your faith. I also want to trust God for the big things”. Oh, how wrong they are. And my answer is always the same. Faith is faith. We have each… Continue reading JULITA EXPLORES: Trusting God for the BIG things in your life
SA Chief Rabbi tells US Jewish leaders that African jihadi terrorism is same as Hamas
SA is diplomatic Iran proxy, says Goldstein — calls on US to build alliances with faith communities in SA, Africa Originally published in SA Jewish Report Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein called on American Jewish leaders to recognise that “Israel’s war with Hamas – and by extension Iran – is against the same enemy raping… Continue reading SA Chief Rabbi tells US Jewish leaders that African jihadi terrorism is same as Hamas
Christian women, girls face complex persecution, gender report finds
By Open Doors The gender-specific religious persecution (GSRP) faced by Christian women and girls is consistently more complex and multifaceted than the persecution faced by men and boys. Violent forms of insecurity tend to see women and girls more vulnerable to sexual violence, whereas men and boys face a heightened risk of physical violence. These… Continue reading Christian women, girls face complex persecution, gender report finds
Artful Faith — It’s time to join your Kingdom tribe!
A fortnightly column in which Marzanne Slabbert explores the enigmatic fusion of faith and art in South Africa. Join her on an artistic journey and explore the many ways in which God is using the visual arts! I can still hear my grandfather say: “People are like sheep, we were made for a flock.” Throughout… Continue reading Artful Faith — It’s time to join your Kingdom tribe!
MYSTERIOUS WAYS: AI and our appetite for a higher Power
A column in which Simon Kumm unpacks the mysterious ways of God, to connect believers with their Father and His incredible living inheritance! The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) over the past year or so has been nothing short of startling. The advances in its ability and potential have evoked both excitement and fear, but… Continue reading MYSTERIOUS WAYS: AI and our appetite for a higher Power
Gaza War is ‘game changer’ for Israel, Gaza and the Church
Originally published in All Israel News Israel and Gaza have changed in many ways since the Hamas invasion of October 7 – but it also needs to be a “game changer” for the Church, the president of the International Christian Embassy in Jerusalem (ICEJ), Jürgen Bühler, said on Thursday. Living through the traumatic events in Israel, Bühler… Continue reading Gaza War is ‘game changer’ for Israel, Gaza and the Church