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Priest Performs Mass Exorcism on Hundreds of People to “Banish Their Demons”
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Megan Bailey
In simple terms, an exorcism is a ritual to rid someone of evil spirits that are plaguing them. While they aren’t something we see performed very much in America, they still have a place in other parts of the world. Recently there was a mass exorcism ritual held at a church outside the Ethiopian capital…
President Duterte Says “Creeping Influence of Faith” is Bad For Filipinos
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Stephanie Hertzenberg
Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte seems to be playing a bizarre game of chicken with God: How long can Duterte mock God before he needs to worry about an old fashioned smiting? The answer is unclear how far Duterte can go before he needs to start trying to dodge lightning bolts, but Philippine Christians are getting…
Does July’s Blood Moon Mean the End is Near?
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Stephanie Hertzenberg
Most people have gone stargazing at least once in their life. Some people find the idea of staring at the sky a waste of time, others think fondly back on childhood moments with friends or parents and still others become all but obsessed with watching the movements of the heavens. While most people do not…
Should Christians Display the American Flag in the Church?
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Megan Bailey
Most American’s are incredibly proud to share their nationality, so it’s no wonder that congregations across the United States want to hoist a flag in their church sanctuaries. However, is this a good practice? Local churches have debated this topic for years. Is it OK for the american flag to hang in the sanctuary? What…
Nigeria’s Massive Christian Population in Danger of Extinction
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Stephanie Hertzenberg
Nigeria, with a population of 186 million people, is Africa’s most populous nation. It is nearly twice as populous as Ethiopia, the next most populous country in Africa. Of those 186 million Nigerians, almost half of them are Christians. Perhaps it would be more accurate to say nearly half the population used to be Christian.…
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