Originally published in Christian Today Plans to build the tallest cross in the English-speaking world in Corpus Christi, Texas, can move on after lawsuits around its construction came to an end. Pastor Rick Milby of the Abundant Life Fellowship Church plans to build the 210 by 90 foot cross on […]
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Christian ministry to ‘feed 5 000’ atheists
Originally published in Christian Today Next month’s ‘Reason Rally’ in Washington is expected to attract around 20 000 atheists, including actor Johnny Depp and other big-name speakers like Bill Nye and Lawrence Krauss. As well as fiery speeches against religion, however, participants in the June 4 event will be given […]
Acclaimed artist says gospel song ‘O Happy Day’ led him to seek God
Originally published in The Christian Post Charles Mackesy, an artist whose work has been collected by the likes of Whoopi Goldberg, Bear Grylls and Sting, says God used art to draw him away from his atheist beliefs. It began a quarter of a century ago when Mackesy was at a […]
“God bless America” ruled as not unconstitutional, after Atheist protests
Originally published in Charisma News A Florida high school that last week told a student to stop adding the phrase “God bless America” when reading scripted morning announcements, announced on Tuesday his use of the phrase does not violate the U.S. Constitution. The initial decision drew protests and irate phone calls from […]
Atheists lose appeal to remove “Ground Zero cross”
Originally published in Christian Today The American Atheists lost their appeal on Monday, and the “Ground Zero cross” will remain at the 9/11 memorial site. The atheists alleged that the cross violated religious freedom protections, but a three-judge panel found that the cross was not just a religious symbol. The cross […]
Billboards in New York’s Times Square reach out to atheists
Originally published in Christianity Today New billboards have gone up in New York’s Times Square to engage atheists and other secularists. The billboards are emblazoned with the strapline: “To all of our atheist friends: Thank God you’re wrong.” The digital billboard in Times Square measures 45 feet by 90 feet […]
Atheists raising funds for hotline to help those leaving faith
What a hopeless cause! God will always welcome back those, like Jonah, who ran away — American Family Association Originally published in Christian News Network An international atheist organization is currently collecting funds for a planned telephone hotline that will assist former believers with abandoning their religious faith. Recovering From […]
Live Nativity scene staged in front of US Supreme Court
Originally published in Charisma News The Nativity Project” is a nationwide campaign to share the message of Christmas and also to confront the erosion and hostility toward public expressions of faith especially during the Christmas season. The Christian Defense Coalition gathered with live actors and animals in front of the […]
9/11 sees atheists launch war on Christianity
The US is on heightened alert every September 11. This time, the attacks are coming from atheists and the target is the cross. The American Atheists Foundation filed a lawsuit regarding the 17-foot, relic cross found amid the rubble at the World Trade Center. The lawsuit complains of unequal representation. […]
US atheists rally urged to mock religious
Originally published in Christian Post WASHINGTON – Thousands of atheists showed up at the National Mall Saturday for what they believe will be a game-changing event for secularists. Though the Reason Rally was billed as a celebration of reason and a “coming out” event for atheists, as opposed to an […]