Bible at Elvis Presley's bedside when he died seeks $37,500 at auction
Elvis Presley’s worn, gold-stamped and dog-eared Bible is expected to be sold at auction Saturday in California if a minimum bid of $37,500 can be reached. Source link
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The Bible Does Not Justify Anti-Semitism
A bill to make the Department of Education adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s definition of anti-Semitism “is unnecessarily raising concerns” about its effect on the gospel message, according to Quena Gonzalez, senior director of government affairs at Family Research Council. The IHRA definition of anti-Semitism in bill H.R. 6090 includes “contemporary examples,” Gonzalez told […]
African Church Elder Stands Firm Against Denomination’s Rewrite of Marriage, Holds Bible High and Declares ‘This Is the Word of God’
The United Methodist Church has overwhelmingly given its stamp of approval to same-sex marriages. The 523-161 vote to make the change came last week, according to WTVD. Several delegates opposed the changes, including Nimia Peralta of the Philippines, who said, “God designed marriage to be between a man and a woman.” She rejected the convention’s […]
The Higher Ground Podcast: Bible bashing, Kanye West’s turn toward porn, anti-Israel protests
Hollywood actor’s Bible-bashing, a tragic turn in the Kanye West saga, and the truth about campus agitators. That and more on today’s Higher Ground. I’m Billy Hallowell and we’re going behind the headlines today with CBN’s Tre Goins Phillips and the Washington Times’ Valerie Richardson. THIS WEEK’S STORIES: Subscribe to have The Washington Times’ Higher Ground delivered […]
Parts of the Bible Could Be Labeled ‘Antisemitic’ After Dangerous Bill Passes the House
In the rush to clamp down on the anti-Semitism running rampant on college campuses, the U.S. House might have overcorrected dramatically. The “Antisemitism Awareness Act” — approved by the House in a 320-91 vote on Wednesday — raised concerns over its possible application to the Bible and criticism of the Israeli government. The bill would […]
Emmy-Winning Actor Launches Vile Attack Against the Bible
While Hollywood actors have never been known for an overwhelming reverence toward (or even knowledge of) Scripture, some have had more choice words for the Word of God than others. Emmy-winning character actor Brian Cox recently revealed that he has a chip on his shoulder the size of Manhattan regarding the Bible and God. Appearing […]
Brian Cox says the Bible is ‘one of the worst books ever’: ‘It is not the truth’
“One of the worst books ever.” That is actor Brian Cox‘s verdict on the Bible, as the controversy-prone actor also called the Jewish and Christian scriptures patriarchal and a tool of control. The actor, a self-proclaimed socialist, said on “The Starting Line Podcast” with Rich Leigh that religion holds humanity back. “Oh considerably, yes – […]
Finnish Supreme Court to hear Bible case of evangelical lawmaker Paivi Rasanen, Lutheran bishop
The Supreme Court of Finland will hear arguments in the case of an evangelical lawmaker and a Lutheran bishop who are accused of hate speech in expressing their biblical views on homosexuality, defense attorneys said. The high court trial will be the third in which Päivi Räsänen, a former interior minister, and Bishop Juhana Pohjola […]
DeSantis tweaks Florida book challenge law, blames liberal activist who wanted Bible out of schools
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Two years ago, Democrats repeatedly and forcefully warned Republicans and Gov. Ron DeSantis that a new law making it easier to challenge school books was so broadly worded that it would create havoc across the state. Now they can say, “I told you so.” DeSantis backtracked on the 2022 law on Tuesday […]
Men are disconnected from the Bible and need to return, experts say
Evangelical publisher Robert Wolgemuth says one problem with Christianity in the U.S. is men — not what they’re doing but what they are not doing. “American men are tragically biblically illiterate, even guys that have gone to church all their lives,” said Mr. Wolgemuth, author and editor of more than 20 books, including “Dad’s Devotional […]