New English Bible published, excludes terms: "Jesus Christ", "Angel"
A new translation of the Bible into English does not contain the name \"Jesus Christ\" nor the word \"angel.\" It also prefers the word \"emissary\" over \"apostle.\".
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Brisbane youth ministry claiming to have power of healing, health professionals urges caution
An Australian Pentecostal group is claiming its youth ministry, which boasts members as young as 13 years old, is able to heal people suffering from a magnitude of different illnesses, ranging from sprained wrists to cancer and multiple sclerosis.
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Methodists look forward to Olympics engagement
The Methodist Church is encouraging people to get involved in the Olympic and Paralympic celebrations as the 100-day countdown to the Games begins today.
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Archbishop of Sydney apologizes to Jews after debate with Dawkins
Australia\'s most senior-ranked Catholic clergyman has apologized for saying Jews were intellectually and morally inferior during a debate last week with popular atheist Richard Dawkins in which the two discussed religion and science. Cardinal George Pell of Sydney, who says his points during the debate were poorly made, also drew attention for suggesting Germans suffered more greatly than the Jews due to the Holocaust.
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New survey on Protestant pastors: 12 percent believers Jesus is not the only way
A recent survey conducted by LifeWay Research found that while a majority of Protestant pastors believe Christianity is the only way to obtain eternal life, there is a small percentage who strongly feel other religions offer eternal salvation as well.
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TD Jakes: Big churches start small
Megachurch pastor TD Jakes says the responsibility of a preacher is the same whether he's preaching to seven or 7,000.
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Crucifixion march speaks to the heart of the city
Wesley Mission made hundreds of onlookers, including tourists, shoppers and city hotel workers, think about the significance of Good Friday as Jesus' trial and walk to the cross was re-enacted on the streets of Sydney today.
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Archbishop warns against RE downgrade on Easter
The Archbishop of Canterbury has used his Easter sermon to criticise moves to "downgrade" religious education in schools.
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Middle East Crisis conference identifies Israel situation as indicator of End Times
A conference focused on the current hostile climate toward Israel in the Middle East has revealed that a number of prominent historians and theologians believe the world is witnessing biblical prophecies related to the End Times unfold before its very eyes.
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South Sudanese government, tribal leaders, evangelicals gather to discuss church role in future peacekeeping
Local South Sudanese government officials and tribal elders have gathered in Yei River County in Jonglei state Sunday for a three-day Peace Conference under the sponsorship of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) and the Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC), to discuss the role of the church in helping end tribal violence and prevent future conflict.
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Church 'must never see older people as problem'
A respected Baptist academic has called upon churches to ensure they are a welcoming home for Britain\'s ageing population.
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Palm Sunday 2012: Sydney to host the entry of Jesus to the harbour city
Wesley Mission is inviting the people of Sydney to join in the celebrations of Palm Sunday by joining its procession and open air service on Sunday, 1 April, 2012 at Circular Quay from 1.30 pm.