Tishrei 28, 5778, 10/18/2017
Christianity Pope says Islamist terror is uniting ChristiansIn meeting with Ethiopian Orthodox leader, Pope Francis says 'blood of martyrs of different churches will be seed of Christian unity.' Pope hails ties with Jews on landmark synagogue visitPope Francis makes his first visit to Rome's Great Synagogue, lauding the 'unbreakable bond between Jews and Christians.' 'Vatican's call not to convert Jews won't change anything'Anti-missionary group says nothing new in Catholic declaration that Jews don't need Jesus, largely because of who's missionizing. Muslims Converting to Christianity in Hopes of Gaining AsylumMany Muslims in Germany believe Christianity is key to avoiding deportation, under guise of religious persecution. Deceptive Missionary Campaign Exposed in Jordan ValleyMissionary Christians subtly try to bring Jews in Jordan Valley kibbutzim away from their faith by handing out anti-Jewish books. London is like Mosul: Christians have VanishedWhether through force or apathy, the results are the same. Virgin Mary Statue Rebuilt in Ancient Syrian Christian TownMaalula, one of oldest Christian towns in world where Aramaic still spoken, celebrates as statue of Mary destroyed in fighting rebuilt. Muslim Population Projected to Catch Up to Christians by 2050Research shows Islam is fastest-growing religion on planet, as Christianity shrinks in West, Jews remain 0.2% of total population. Obama Suffers Backlash for ISIS-Crusades ComparisonAfter saying 'terrible deeds' committed in name of Christ, historians and politicians attack Obama for linking Christianity to ISIS. PA Co-opts Jesus the 'Palestinian Messiah and Martyr'PA Christmas tradition of rewriting history continues as Jesus claimed as 'first Palestinian' by senior officials and Abbas. Troubled Jewish Hollywood Star Shia LaBeouf Goes ChristianShia LaBeouf gets into new role by having tooth pulled, cutting face with knife, getting tattooed - and converting to Christianity. Sudan: Christian Woman Sentenced to Death Goes FreeSudanese woman on death row for apostasy has her sentence canceled and goes free. Malaysian Court Upholds Ban on Non-Muslims Using 'Allah'Lengthy legal battle over proper use of word, which simply means 'God' in Malay, sparks debate on freedom of religion, press. Pope Francis Insists His Visit is 'Religious, not Political'Pope says visit to Israel and Jordan meant to improve relations with other Christian denominations and 'pray for peace'. John XXIII: The 'Best Pope for The Jewish People'Holocaust scholar says John XXIII saved thousands during Holocaust, persuaded Vatican not to oppose Israel independence. Islamists Threaten to Assassinate French PresidentAl-Qaeda linked group vows Jihad against France for sending troops into Mali last year to root-out terrorists. Jordanian Group Threatens Lawsuit Over Baptism SiteJordan, fighting Israel over Christian tourists, is claiming that the Christian baptism site Qasr al-Yahud is actually on its territory. US Protests Iran’s Anti-Christian ‘Convert of Die’ VerdictIran upholds a “choose Islam or die” verdict for a Christian pastor. US is "outraged." |
