German Christian music pioneer Siegfried Fietz marks 80 years
Siegfried Fietz, one of the most influential figures in German-language Christian music, turned 80 on May 25, according to the German Christian publication Jesus.de.
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The archtype of grace is a rare cosmic delicacy
Water is a true wonder we easily take for granted. It is so essential for life on planet Earth, and so rare in the known universe that it deserves the utmost respect from us all. The characteristics of water provide us with a great example of grace. As we contemplate the wonder of water, let us give praise for God's glorious grace.
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Where do we turn when politics dissapoints?
An election takes place. A new leader emerges. Promises are made. Expectations rise. Supporters celebrate. Critics complain. Commentators speculate. And for a brief moment, it appears that a new chapter has begun. Then reality arrives.
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Thomas Helwys, the forgotten pioneer of religious freedom for everyone
As the USA continues beyond its 250th anniversary, it is important to be reminded that the idea of freedom of religion and belief, one of its most significant values, did not develop from Enlightenment philosophy but with the theological conviction of an English Baptist who ultimately died for that conviction.
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The voice of evangelical media must become a public presence
How are evangelicals seen from the outside? What real impact does our communication have? Are we influencing the public conversation? Or are we speaking almost exclusively to ourselves? A prophetic voice needs content, but it also needs channels, forums that we are responsible for stewarding well.
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Journalists' global body calls for spyware crackdown after landmark surveillance study
By CDI StaffHundreds of journalists from around the world have backed a call for the International Federation of Journalists to lead a coordinated campaign against the unlawful use of surveillance technology targeting reporters and their sources, following the publication of a major new study documenting what the IFJ describes as a worldwide infrastructure of digital control.
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Kazakhstan priest who opposed Russian invasion remains in isolation
By Jack BethelAn independent Orthodox priest in Kazakhstan who publicly opposed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine remains in solitary pre-trial detention on drug charges his supporters call “fabricated.”
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Thousands respond to Franklin Graham's Gospel message at historic Belarus evangelical festival
By CDI StaffHundreds of people made public commitments to Christian faith last weekend at what organizers described as the largest evangelical gathering in Belarus history, an event that followed an unusual two-hour meeting between American evangelist Franklin Graham and the country's longtime authoritarian president.
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Nicaea accelerated Christianity's break from Jewish roots, German theologian argues in essay
By CDI StaffA recently published scholarly essay contends that the Council of Nicaea in 325 A.D. was a turning point not only in Christian theology but in the institutional separation of the church from its Jewish origins — a separation shaped as much by politics as by Scripture.
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German foundation presents Bible adapted for people with dementia
By CDI StaffA Christian media organization in Germany has released a simplified Bible designed for people living with dementia, offering biblical stories in plain language alongside colorful illustrations intended to evoke long-held memories of faith.
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Irish lawmakers reject effort to remove remaining abortion barriers
By Chris EyteIrish lawmakers voted down a bill Tuesday intended to remove remaining barriers to abortion access, in a proposal criticized by the leader of the national evangelical alliance as “cynical” and “dishonest.”
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Declining Christian freedom a 'defining test' for Andy Burnham's government
Britain’s new Prime Minister Andy Burnham is being urged to defend Christian freedoms amid concerns that existing and proposed laws are restricting the public expression of religious beliefs.
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