A Form of Godliness
1 But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: 2 For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3 unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, 4 traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, 5 having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away! 2 Timothy 3
1 Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons, 2 speaking lies in hypocrisy, having their own conscience seared with a hot iron... 1 Timothy 4
A Form of Godliness and Departing from the Faith
Vietnam Tries to Portray Cult Gathering as Christian
05/07/2011 11:39
CompassDirect:
Military forcibly disbands amassed Hmong attracted to messianic sect.
HANOI, Vietnam, May 6 (CDN) — The government tried to portray several thousand Hmong followers of a sub-Christian messianic cult as orthodox Christians while the military forcibly disbanded their gathering...
Christian music star Jennifer Knapp says she is a lesbian
05/07/2011 07:03
YahooNews:
A rising star on the Christian music scene is returning to the public eye with a new identity after a mysterious seven-year absence spent mostly on the other side of the world.
Jennifer Knapp is not only coming out with a new album, she is also "coming out," a term the...
Christian Conference to Feature Imam Fiesal, Gay Portland Mayor
04/29/2011 06:54
CP:
Taking cultural conversations among Christians beyond the walls of the church, the Q Gathering that kicks off today in Portland will feature an unconventional line-up of speakers that includes evangelists, the city's gay mayor and the imam who was at the center of the controversial “Ground...
Church Touts Homosexuality as a Gift, Not a Sin
04/29/2011 06:49
CP:
Being gay is a gift from God, asserts one church in Ohio.
That’s the message that Central United Methodist Church is spreading throughout their community via a digital billboard, launched on Monday.
This “simple statement,” the church announced, is “intended to be a gift to those who...
The New Age's Call to the Awakening
04/24/2011 22:21
Subtly deceptive to those who don't intimately know God or His Word.
Awakening As One - The Call from Iparte.com on Vimeo.
Carlton Pearson: "I take the scriptures seriously, not literally."
04/24/2011 07:58
Carlton Pearson says, "I take the scriptures seriously, not literally." That says it all, but if you need more, watch the video. He also says, "the Bible was inspired by man and is now expired." Bishop Cartlon' support of Rob Bell.
Prominent Pastor, daughter at odds over homosexuality
04/24/2011 07:47
OneNewsNow:
A recent move to ban homosexuality from the Crystal Cathedral sparked opposition by the church's founder who says he disapproves of a covenant requesting choir members to abstain from homosexual practices.
The Orange County Register reported that former Pastor...
Catholic priest abuse cases rise
04/11/2011 20:34
UPI:
WASHINGTON, April 11 (UPI) -- The number of Catholic priests accused of child sexual abuse and the number of victims rose significantly in 2010, the U.S. Conference of Bishops said Monday.
The sexual abuse by priests grew more expensive for the church, as well, the bishops reported....
Evangelicals Condemn UN Killings; Terry Jones Not Drawing Back
04/02/2011 23:42
CP:
Evangelicals expressed dismay over the deaths of United Nations workers in Afghanistan, who were killed in retaliation for last month’s burning of a Quran by a fringe Florida pastor.
“No matter how much we disagree and find abhorrent the actions of [Terry] Jones, responding in...
Koran-Burning Jones Non-Repentant Over Afghan Deaths
04/01/2011 21:26
Charisma:
When controversial Florida pastor Terry Jones burned a Koran last month, he probably never expected it to lead to nearly a dozen deaths—and he’s not apologizing for it, either.
At least 11 people were killed in Afghanistan, including some United Nations officials, in the wake of a...