Christmas
cancelled in Bethlehem?
The
Jerusalem Times announced on December 5 that
Christmas celebrations are cancelled in Bethlehem
this year and only a Christmas tree and few
ornaments will be erected at Manger Square.
READ
ON Emmanuel in Occupied Bethlehem.
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ON
Pope
says Christmas should bring hope
Pope
John Paul II says Christmas invites people to
"rise above the daily routine" and reflect on
God's alliance with humanity and his generosity
in sending his son as saviour. READ
ON
A
child was born into a world of need
Truly
the real meaning of Christmas comes alive when
it is a Christmas for others. READ
ON
US
issues report on religious freedoms
"Much
of the world's population lives in countries in
which the right of religious freedom is restricted
or prohibited." READ
ON MORE
Pope
approves crucifixion portrayal
Pope
John Paul II has seen The Passion of the Christ,
Mel Gibson's biblical epic on the crucifixion
of Christ, and said the film "shows how
it was". READ
ON
Wesley
myths dispelled
Given the high profile accorded
to John Wesley throughout this tercentenary
year of his birth, it is hardly surprising
that a number of myths about the founder
of Methodism continue to surface. READ ON
Abstinence
study findings
A
new study claims that three in five American teenagers
who make a pledge to remain sexually pure until
marriage don't stick to their commitment.
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ON
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