Originally published in Baptist Press New evidence of marijuana’s negative effect on intelligence and, yet, its increasing use by teenagers shows the need to educate young people and prevent the drug’s legalization, a Southern Baptist ethics leader says. Individuals who use marijuana during their teenage years have an average drop […]
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Churches in Tanzania attacked and torched in Muslim riots
Originally published in barnabasaid Over 120 members of an Islamic separatist group have been arrested in Tanzania in connection with Muslim riots in which a number of churches were attacked and torched. Violence erupted in the Mbagala suburbs of Dar es Salaam on 12 October. At least three churches were […]
New book by inspirational Nick Vujicic
Unstoppable, by Christian motivational speaker Nick Vujicic is now available in book stores in South Africa say Christian Art Distributors in a media release. Millions around the world recognise the smiling face and inspirational message of Vujicic who enjoys great adventures, a fulfilling and meaningful career, and loving relationships despite […]
Planned Parenthood spends millions for Obama
Originally published in Baptist Press Planned Parenthood, the United State’s leading abortion provider, has spent $12 million on this year’s presidential election through its political action committees. That is more than it has ever spent in an election, and about half of it has gone for television ads in such […]
Is the Bible being quietly censored?
Without Sin – The Gospel Becomes Irrelevant! Today (October 25) I meet with the Minister of Communications, Dina Pule and Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Fatima Chohan to discuss legislation to prohibit porn on the internet and TV. The meeting follows two years of discussions including the drafting of a […]
Sow a character and reap a destiny
[notice]A monthly column by Marcel van der Watt, lecturer in the Department of Police Practice at UNISA, former police detective, and current member of the Gauteng Rapid Response Task Team for Human Trafficking.[/notice] Called to respond to injustice, degradation Being ambassadors of Christ truly is an amazing calling. As part […]
Divine intervention to curb rhino poaching
Nothing impossible with God on our side, says Sanparks PR & Communications Head By Elmon Tshikhudo — Originally published in Zoutnet Rhino poaching has become a very serious problem in South Africa, with many rhinos killed over the years. Since the beginning of this year, 271 rhinos are reported to […]
ACDP praises KZN action group against illegal abortion advertising
The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) today praised the efforts of a KwaZulu-Natal action group comprising public and private sector representatives who are working on a joint strategy to eradicate illegal abortion advertising on South African streets. The group, which includes the KwaZulu Natal (KZN) Department of Health, local SAPS […]
Balloons will carry message of hope over East London
East London Christians will release a message of hope in Jesus into the atmosphere on Saturday as they let loose masses of helium-filled balloons with encouraging messages attached. The message of hope prayer initiative is a response by the churches of East London to the intimidation, strikes, educational crises and […]
Pray for the team, pleads Kings boss
By George Byron — Originally published in The Herald Rugby fans are being asked to pray for the EP Kings ahead of their make-or-break Currie Cup promotion match against the Cheetahs in Port Elizabeth on Friday (October 26). The appeal was made by EP Kings rugby boss Anele Pamba as […]