Quiet fell on Jerusalem like the dew this Shabbat. But the stillness masks the rumble of war shuddering throughout the Middle East. Five U.S. destroyers with hundreds of Tomahawk cruise missiles ply the waters of the Eastern Mediterranean ready to launch those missiles at Syrian military installations. Those launches could be hours or days away.
Among those familiar with the true teachings of Islam, it is well known that the life — or as articulated in Arabic, the “blood” — of an infidel, that is, a non-Muslim, is not equal to the life/blood of a Muslim. Few know, however, that among some of Islam’s respected hadith collections, the blood of a non-Muslim is no better than the blood of a dog.
The Christian Copts of Shubra al-Khaima, Egypt, are in a “state of panic and terror” as “a number of supporters of ousted President Muhammad Morsi have been placing markings on Christian homes in the area for [future] targeting.”
After constant exposure to critically important news, it begins to lose all meaning and sense of urgency. Hearing the same warnings over and over again—especially when the status quo seems static—can cause a certain desensitization, a resigned apathy that ignores the warnings in the wishful hope that they won’t materialize. This hope becomes more optimistic (and passive) with each passing day that the warnings do not materialize.
The leaders of a Texas megachurch did not discourage members from getting vaccinated. In a red-banner statement posted today on their website, the pastors of Eagle Mountain International Church can't make it any clearer: "We Are Not Anti-Vaccination."
Church leaders have been battling a flurry of criticism since it was reported a number of unvaccinated church members contracted the measles earlier this month. Some media reports claim the pastors discouraged members from being vaccinated.
While many Syrian Christians believe an American-led attack may only create more suffering and harship for them, the good news is the current suffering--in some places--is creating more Syrian Christians.
The country may be divided over whether the United States should take action in Syria, but it's becoming increasingly clear that the Obama administration is coalescing (or has already) around a decision.
Delivering remarks Friday afternoon, Secretary of State John Kerry essentially made the case for war after chemical weapons were used against Syrian civilians last week, killing more than 1,400 people - including more than 420 children.
Gospel singer Donnie McClurkin spoke exclusively with CBN News recently about being uninvited from a Martin Luther King Jr. concert over his stance on homosexuality.
From HSLDA (the American-based Home School Legal Defense Association):
Children Seized in Shocking Raid
The Brody File interviewed National Radio Talk Show Host Mark Levin about his best selling new book, The Liberty Amendments.
Watch the story below. It aired across the country on The 700 Club this morning.
Levin is insanely popular with constitutional conservatives in America because he is able to effectively combine his passion and keen intellect and then role it all into a coherent argument that reflects the Founders vision.