By Lillian Kwon – Originally published in Christian Post Amid ongoing criticism directed toward the new NIV Bible, one professor has come out publicly in defense of the updated translation, saying critics are investing too much in the “gender-neutral” issue. “They don’t like the idea of gender-neutral translations as a […]
Opinion
Arab Summer: Why democracy in the Muslim world makes Christians nervous
By: Stan Guthrie – Originally published in Breakpoint Time and again we are told not to judge Islam by the Islamists—that is, those who blow up our towers and then dance in the streets, who shoot our servicemen and women, who punish and execute Christians and other religious minorities in […]
Time to face the real youth challenges and the real solution!
How have you spent your June 16, 2011? Let me guess, you used this public holiday to catch up on things that have been lagging in your life. Well don’t feel guilty because you are not the only one. I spent this day mowing the lawn and also […]
Africa Day and the Christian community
[notice]Yesterday (May 25) was Africa Day, a day that commemorates the founding of the Organisation Of African Unity on May 25, 1963. Today Africa Day is viewed by many as a day to celebrate African Unity. Port Elizabeth pastor Afrika Mhlope reflects on this day and other current […]
Church and politics (2)
[notice]Part 2 of a two article series that explores the postion that the Church should occupy in relation to politics[/notice] In his book, Rediscovering the Kingdom, Dr Myles Munroe says; “People who adhere to some religion group, including Christians, consider themselves members of the group, which they perceive […]
Church and politics (1)
[notice]Part 1 of a two article series that explores the postion that the Church should occupy in relation to politics[/notice]We are a few days away from the local government elections and we all have been thrust into the undesirable territory of being observers of South Africa’s political contestations. […]
Obama and Lincoln victory speeches compared
[notice]ChristianView Network Director Philip Rosenthal compares President Barak Obama’s Bin Laden victory speech with the speech made by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863 after the American Civil War[/notice] On Monday, President Barak Obama announced to the world that the US military had found and killed Osama Bin Laden. In celebrating […]
Easter – A Time To Reflect
The history of our world is littered with specific and special events whose occurrence has changed the way we live our lives. The different discoveries and inventions that have been made in the area of science, transport, communication, agriculture, etc. have left us with a sense of amazement of what […]
From Yesterday’s Victory to Eternal Victory
[notice]This article was written by Port Elizabeth full-time-mom Anneri Olivier last year with the Soccer World Cup in mind. Its message of true victory is pertinent to Easter and so it is fitting that its first publication should be in Gateway News at this time[/notice] In the game of soccer, […]
What does it mean to you to be a fool for Christ?
It is April 1 and so, what better time to ask some people what it means to them to be a fool for Christ. We will publish our respondents’ answers as we receive them. So keep checking for the latest replies. Meanwhile, we would love to hear your answer to […]