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Christian Leaders Pay Tribute to Nelson Mandela for His Leadership Legacy
Nelson Mandela, former South Africa president and anti-apartheid icon, died today after a long bout with lung cancer. After being jailed for 27 years, he led the peaceful protest movement to end apartheid and eventually to democracy. He was revered not only by the people in South Africa, but his leadership legacy have earned the respect of people all around the world.
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Nelson Mandela Legacy: His Religion Christian Faith, the Bedrock of His Extraordinary Life
Nelson Mandela, South Africa's first African president and anti-apartheid icon who was jailed 27 years in prison, led his country to democracy through peaceful protests, died Thursday. His speech and actions embodied the principles of his Christian faith - forgiveness and reconciliation. He was 95.
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Paul Walker Left Mormon Faith to be a Christian, Known for a Heart to Help Others
"The Fast and Furious" Actor Paul Walker loved to surf, loved cars and racing, but what most people don't realize is that he has a daughter, whom he loved and cherished. According to his friends, Walker was also known for a heart to help others.
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Typhoon Haiyan Death Toll Spikes to 5,235; Deadliest Storm Ever-Recorded in Philippines
The death toll from Typhoon Haiyan in Philippines has increased to 5,235, authorities reported early Saturday.
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Filippino-Christian Boxer Manny Pacquiao Dedicates Next Fight to Typhoon Haiyan Victims
Filippino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao has dedicated his next fight with American Brandon Rios on Nov. 24 to the Typhoon Haiyan victims.
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A church in South Korea’s Guri City suffers fire damage, no injuries reported
A church in Guri City, near Seoul, South Korea, experienced a fire on July 3 that caused damage to parts of its main sanctuary building
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Bible scholar suggests ‘Mark of the Beast’ may not be 666 after all
Canadian Bible scholar Wes Huff is encouraging Christians to reexamine a widely held assumption about Revelation 13:18—that the number of the beast is definitively 666. According to Huff, some of the earliest and most respected manuscripts suggest a different number altogether: 616.
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‘Squid Game’ Season 3 raises spiritual questions about trust, despair, and redemption
In a recent column for Christianity Today, Michelle Park explores Squid Game: Season 3 through a biblical lens, arguing that the show’s narrative highlights not only societal decay but also a deeper, often unspoken, yearning for redemption and trust.
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“Sinners”: Gospel distorted by ethnicity and regionalism
In the latest installment of his Bricolage in the Movie series, Dr. Ukjoo Park offers a cultural-theological reading of Sinners, a supernatural drama directed by Ryan Coogler. Set in the racially segregated 1930s Mississippi Delta, the film follows two Black brothers who operate a juke joint while battling vampires—and racism.
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27 girls and 1 counselor missing after flash flood hits Texas Christian Camp
A sudden flash flood swept through a Christian summer camp in Texas early Friday morning, leaving 27 girls and one adult counselor initially unaccounted for, with 12 still missing as of Sunday.
