By Michael Swain, executive director Freedom of Religion SA ALSO READ: NPA must apologise for failing victims in televangelist Omotoso case, says ACDP Many people are aware that on Wednesday, 2 April, after a trial that lasted eight years, Judge Irma Schoeman handed down a “not guilty” verdict to Timothy […]
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Artful faith: Die profetiese kunste – in kort
’n Rubriek waarin Marzanne Slabbert die enigmatiese samesmelting van geloof en kuns in Suid-Afrika ondersoek. Kom saam met haar op ‘n artistieke reis en verken die baie maniere waarop God die visuele kunste gebruik! In hierdie maand se blog-inskrywing deel ek kortliks graag ‘n paar interessante feite oor profetiese kuns, […]
JULITA EXPLORES: ‘He is my purpose’
A monthly column in which Julita Kok shares on living adventurously with God In an article a few months ago, I told you that I just turned 60. To me. truly an enjoyable age. I don’t really care what people think of me; I love being independent and to do […]
Four reasons for defending and advancing freedom of religion or belief in Africa
By Craig Bailie The need has never been more pressing for Africa’s citizens, families, communities, governments, and other organisations at national and regional levels to defend and advance freedom of religion or belief (commonly known as FORB). FORB is defined as follows in Article 18 of the UN Universal Declaration of […]
Artful faith: Loezytha’s powerful testimony of suffering, joy and victory
A 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! In the heart of the picturesque Eastern Free State, in Clarens, resides talented artist Loezytha […]
Africa’s Church growth challenges theological training capacity, sparks innovative solutions
Originally published in Christian Daily The Christian landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, with the centre of gravity shifting decisively towards the Global South, particularly Africa. This unprecedented Church growth presents both immense opportunities and considerable challenges, especially for theological education. In an interview with Christian Daily International, Dr David […]
Focus on the Family: dealing with tragedies
Q: I vividly remember exactly where I was when I heard about the World Trade Centre and Pentagon attacks. My son was just an infant then; now he’s reading about significant events like 9/11, the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, and more recent incidents of war. Yesterday he asked me how […]
JULITA EXPLORES: Celebrating beautiful hearts who respond to hungry
I am not sure if the Gateway Readers know about what is currently going on in Malawi and other parts of Africa. Severe hunger because of long droughts and no rain. In some areas rain did come and people could plant, but because of the late rains, the harvest is […]
New scientific discoveries align with Bible on life and the soul
By James Lasher — Originally published in Charisma For centuries, humanity has pondered two of life’s greatest mysteries: where we come from and where we go when we die. Now, science is offering glimpses into both—confirming what the Bible has told us all along. A recent study, as reported by […]
WATCH: Trump good for SA — Warren Goldstein
The Trump administration’s interventions in South Africa’s affairs present a historic opportunity to create a better life for all South Africans, says the Chief Rabbi of SA, Warren Goldstein in a YouTube video message posted on Sunday. Goldstein says that in his recent executive order regarding SA, US President Donald […]