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Netflix Christmas Satire in Brazil Considered Blasphemous, Sparks Major Backlash and Religious Outcry
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Lesli White
“The First Temptation of Christ” a Christmas satire released by Brazilian comedy group Porta dos Fundos is facing controversy from conservative politicians, Evangelicals and Catholics alike. The Netflix movie, which started streaming on December 3, depicts Jesus in a gay relationship. Now, 1.7 million have signed a petition calling for the film to be pulled…
Jesus in a Cage, Wise Men Behind a Wall: Immigration Themed Nativity Draws Fire From Christians
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Stephanie Hertzenberg
These days, any sort of openly Christian decoration is sure to become controversial. Atheist activist groups have gone after a wide variety of displays and demanded the removal of everything from the Christmas lights on an Idaho family’s private dwelling to Maryland’s Peace Cross, a memorial dedicated to the veterans of World War I. As…
Christians Risk Their Lives to Bring the Gospel to North Korea
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Megan Bailey
Nobody knows how many North Koreans celebrate the Christ. For them, displays of faith can lead to prison or worse. It is the most oppressive country in the world for Christians. In September 2016, the Christian activist group, Christian Solidarity Worldwide, published a report which said: “Among other basic human rights denied to the people…
Over 90 Million Christians Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem
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Stephanie Hertzenberg
The Day of Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem was celebrated by over 90 million Christians across 170 countries, and more than 1,000 Christians traveled from across the world to join Christian and Jewish leaders at the Haas Promenade for an interfaith prayer. Overlooking the Old City of Jerusalem, the people prayed for peace and…
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…
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