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Moody Bible Institute sues Chicago Public Schools for religious discrimination

Religion / Religious News /

CHICAGO — Moody Bible Institute is suing the Chicago Board of Education for alleged religious discrimination after the college was barred from the district’s student teaching program.

The Christian college alleges Chicago Public Schools will not allow it to participate in the program unless it signs the district’s non-discrimination ...Read more

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Where do we go wrong?

Religion / Billy Graham /

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I am ashamed to confess that, though I’ve been a Christian since I was a kid, the only prayers I pray are when I get myself in trouble and shout, “God, help me!” I’m not alone in this and am beginning to learn that prayer is much more serious and joyous than my feeble approach. Where do we ...Read more

What is the famous phrase from the Song of Solomon that describes the power of love?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) "Love is patient, love is kind."
B) "Many waters cannot quench love, nor can rivers drown it."
C) "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want."
D) "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."

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The God Squad: What it means to be God-fearing

Religion / God Squad /

Q: I read your column and enjoy and reflect upon your wise words. Could you please define and elaborate upon what the expression "God-fearing" means? My husband and I are Roman Catholics and disagree on its meaning. Please help! – (from J)

A: A wonderful question, dear J. One of the ...Read more

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Isn’t holiness for Heaven, not for living in this hurtful world?

Religion / Billy Graham /

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I am a worship leader in my church and love it. One of the church leaders told me that I should write more about living a holy life. Isn’t that a little outdated? That’s one of the reasons people are reluctant to go to church, because of the standard churches once imposed on people. We can do ...Read more

What is the famous passage in Obadiah that encourages people to seek the Lord?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Obadiah 1:1-9
B) Obadiah 1:10-14
C) Obadiah 1:15-21
D) Obadiah 2:1-9

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Pope Leo speaks out on reports of ICE refusing Communion for detained immigrants

Religion / Religious News /

Pope Leo XIV urged U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to respect the spiritual rights of individuals in ICE detention after Catholic clergy members said they were prohibited from giving Communion to immigrants at a Chicago-area facility.

On Nov. 1, ICE officials refused to let a group of clergy members led by Bishop José María Garcia-...Read more

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Why do people not care more when things are good?

Religion / Billy Graham /

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: It is stunning to hear people talk about praying when something goes wrong, but they couldn't care less about God when things are good. Isn’t this strange? – H.P.

A: Many people pray only when they are under great stress or facing some crisis. People who have never prayed may find themselves ...Read more

What was the name of the mountain where Moses received the Ten Commandments?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Mount Ararat
B) Mount Moriah
C) Mount Sinai
D) Mount Zion

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If artificial intelligence can diagnose and even cure our problems, isn’t it greater than God?

Religion / Billy Graham /

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I was convinced that I was physically in bad health until I went through every test imaginable. When my doctor told me I was in excellent condition, I fell apart. Then I wondered if I was mentally sick. The doctor told me that one day, artificial intelligence was going to be able to look into our ...Read more

What is the famous passage in Habakkuk that expresses the prophet's confusion and questions for God?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Habakkuk 1:1-11
B) Habakkuk 1:12-2:1
C) Habakkuk 2:2-20
D) Habakkuk 3:1-19

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What does it mean when it says, “Give us this day our daily bread?”

Religion / Billy Graham /

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I’ve been noticing news stories that reference the Lord’s Prayer. I often hear it recited at public rallies. What does it mean when it says, “Give us this day our daily bread?” I have always advocated, if you don’t work, you don’t eat! And I work hard to provide for my family’s daily ...Read more

What is the main theme of the Book of Haggai?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Repentance and forgiveness
B) God's justice and righteousness
C) The coming of the Messiah
D) The rebuilding of the temple

What is the famous passage in Ezekiel that describes the vision of the throne of God?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Ezekiel 1:1-28
B) Ezekiel 7:1-9
C) Ezekiel 10:1-22
D) Ezekiel 40:1-4

What is the famous passage in Zechariah that speaks of the Lord's promise to pour out his Spirit?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Zechariah 1:1-6
B) Zechariah 1:7-17
C) Zechariah 2:1-13
D) Zechariah 12:10-14

What is the famous passage in Habakkuk that expresses the prophet's faith in the Lord's sovereignty?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Habakkuk 1:1-11
B) Habakkuk 1:12-2:1
C) Habakkuk 2:2-20
D) Habakkuk 3:1-19

 

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