FOCUS ON THE FAMILY Q: Sometimes I feel that my wife and I spend so much time in our roles as mom and dad that we neglect our own relationship. Do we just need to recognise that our needs as a couple have to be put on hold until our […]
Opinion
New study claims to expose true ‘consequences of anti-biblical worldview’
Originally published in Faithwire A new study claims to expose the true “consequences of anti-biblical worldview,” finding a refusal or inability to see the effects of harmful beliefs could lead to serious issues. According to Dr George Barna of the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University, hundreds of thousands of people […]
How Taliban’s new ‘vice and virtue’ law erases women
By Sima Samar and Dyan Mazurana — Originally published in RNS Since returning to power three years ago, the Taliban have been enforcing oppressive laws that violate people’s freedoms and human rights, especially those of women and girls. But a newly passed “vice and virtue” law goes further. It is among the […]
Pastors, don’t let your fear of AI cause you to miss this moment, say experts
By Jessica Lea — Originally published in ChurchLeaders Pastors and church leaders who are fearful about artificial intelligence (AI) have good reason to be. But they should not let their valid concerns prevent them from missing the opportunity the Church has to shape the cultural conversation on AI. Such was the […]
Understanding Israel’s pager attack on Hezbollah
Originally published in My Christian Daily US author, media personality and Messianic Jewish apologist Dr Michael Brown reflects on the mysterious exploding pager attack on Hezbollah members in Lebanon on Tuesday. Since he published this article, Hezbollah members in Lebanon were hit by a second wave of attacks involving exploding […]
Why are several African countries attacking freedom of religion?
By Massimo Introvigne and Rosita Šorytė — Originally published in Zenit In April 2023, media all around the world carried the news that a Kenyan religious movement they called a “cult”, led by a local pastor called Paul Mackenzie, was responsible for the death of hundreds of followers, who had starved […]
JULITA EXPLORES: Kindness that stops you in your tracks
A monthly column in which Julita Kok shares on living adventurously with God I like to write about current journeys and experiences when I write to the Gateway readers. I have thousands of stories to tell on the goodness of God and the list keeps growing. More and more encounters on my […]
Musk war on ad giants shines light on censorship of Christian and conservative views
By Jeff King — Originally published in The Christian Post In the latest episode of “Elon Musk vs The World,” our favorite rogue tech mogul has decided to take on the advertising behemoths. Musk’s social media platform, X (formerly known as Twitter), has filed a lawsuit against several major advertisers and the […]
SA’s political transformation gets major boost — Errol Naidoo
By Errol Naidoo, Family Policy Institute The May 29 General Elections signalled a fundamental shift in South Africa’s political landscape. The ANC lost its 30-year majority in Parliament and coalition government became a reality. The official opposition also changed hands when the DA joined the Government of National Unity (GNU). However, the country’s […]
Democracy in Africa — biblical or demonic?
By Craig Bailie — Originally published by Democracy in Africa Is there a biblical case for democracy? Do churches prepare their congregations effectively to engage in everyday politics? And if not, should they? These questions are as important today as they have ever been. In Zimbabwe, opposition leader Nelson Chamisa […]