South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
An online Biblical Literacy survey of South African Christians which was started in mid-August has been completed and the results will be released at a public launch in Johannesburg on January 30, says the South African Theological Seminary (SATS). “Well over 5 000 people” participated in the survey, providing “a […]
Originally published in Christian Post At least 15 people, mostly children and women, were killed and about 150 others were injured after a suicide bomber disguising himself as a Christian attacked a large Catholic church in northern Nigeria’s Kaduna city during Sunday morning service, raising fears of renewed sectarian violence. […]
The Bible clearly indicates that evil will always be with us. Going right back to the first family, the righteous line of Seth and the unrighteous line of Cain will remain in a conflict of worldviews. Evil will never be completely eradicated (in this age). But it can be contained. […]
Originally published in AlbertMohler.Com [notice]Halloween has been a big deal in the USA and other parts of the world for many years. In the last few years Halloween celebrations have been slowly gaining ground in South Africa. Judging by the number of Halloween parties and events advertised in South African […]
It is the second week of our four weeks of great Christian media giveaways — and we are focusing on energy and the environment. This week we are giving away a copy of the movie COOL IT an enlightening look at global warming by provocative and influential scientist and author […]
Originally published in Big News Network An Egypt-brokered truce between Israel and Hamas, the Palestinian militant movement controlling Gaza, took hold after a spate of violence that left four Palestinians dead. Palestinians had launched dozens of rockets into Israel over the past two days, while Israel had conducted a number […]
A Christian leader in Egypt is calling for prayers for a huge four-day evangelistic festival starting today (October 25) in the desert north of Cairo, according to a press release by Open Doors USA posted on Christian Newswire. The unique event is expected to draw 50 000 people from all […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]