Category Archives: Revisiting Americanism & Christianity
‘Sing Hallelujah to the Lord’ Becomes Anthem for Hong Kong Protests [videos]
“Sing Hallelujah to the Lord” has emerged as a rallying cry among protesters, Reuters reports as a way to protect them from authorities. “Religious gatherings can be held without a permit in the financial hub,” it states. Mass protests in … Continue reading
The Plight of Egyptian Christians and Islamic Persecution: ‘Forced to Flee in Rivers of Blood’
Egyptian Christians (or Coptic for Egyptian, ie. Coptic Christians or Copts) are facing “unprecedented levels of persecution and suppression,” according to The Open Doors 2018 World Watch List Report. In 2017 more than 200 Copts were driven out of their … Continue reading
Despite Regular Targeting and Imprisonment, Christianity in Iran is Spreading
Christians in Iran are regularly targeted and imprisoned for worshipping and praying in their own homes behind closed doors and windows. Despite ongoing targeted persecution, the mission group Elam Ministries recently revealed that more people in Iran are becoming Christians. … Continue reading
U.S. Presidents Opened Gates of Hell, Unleashed Demons on Syrian Christians
Aramean advocate and author Johny Messo, who presides over the World Council of Arameans, recently wrote that the destruction of Christian Syrians has been a disastrous consequence of failed U.S. policies. Two presidents in particular, he writes, “opened the gates of hell … Continue reading
Muslims in Middle East Becoming Christians, Churches Expect Millions of Converts
The Voice Of the Martyrs (Canada division, VOMC) told BosNewsLife that thousands of Muslims are becoming Christians in the Middle East– through the reach of radio broadcasts. VOMC reports that “the church” is growing despite intense persecution in Syria, Iraq, Jordan and other … Continue reading
Ex-Muslims Challenge Pope Francis on Islam
Ex-Muslims, who are now Christians, recently challenged Pope Francis in an open letter about his remarks on Islam. They also asked the pope if they should return to Islam and deny their Christian faith based on his remarks. In their letter, … Continue reading
Martin Luther’s Response to the Pope and Charles V: Sola Scriptura
For many, many centuries, the Roman Catholic Church was the political and religious authoritative head of the Holy Roman Empire. Marriages and national alliances could not be forged without the Pope’s consent. The Roman Empire and the Roman Catholic Church … Continue reading
The Monk Who Stood Against an Empire and Changed the World [video]
One man, Martin Luther, stood alone against an empire. His motivation was spiritual, but the outcome of his conviction was spiritual and political, leaving a global legacy 500 years later and celebrated this October 31st. The Holy Roman Church ruled … Continue reading
Most Americans Can’t Travel to Muslim Majority Countries
Americans, Atheists, Christians, Jews, & Israelis Can’t Enter (or Leave) These Countries Safely, If At All With all of the misinformation and confusion about the temporary travel ban, Americans should keep in mind that there are over three dozen countries … Continue reading
49 Years After MLK Christian Pastors Call For Arms: Guns & Prayer Are Necessary
One genuine news story ignored by nearly all media this past Christmas was the slaughter of over 100 mostly Christian Nigerians– and– the razing of 50,000 homes, the destruction of thousands of acres of farmland, and the displacement of roughly … Continue reading