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Top Diplomat Of Ecumenical Patriarchate Delves Into Catholic-Orthodox Relations
Metropolitan Job of Pisidia is an Orthodox bishop of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. He is the Permanent Representative of the Ecumenical Patriarchate to the World Council of Churches and co-President of the Joint International Commission for Theological Dialogue between the Catholic church and the Orthodox church. These significant posts make him a top diplomat of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. by Jovan Tripkovic
Why Christians (And Everyone Else) Love Tyrants Like Napoleon
(REVIEW) “Napoleon,” the latest historical war epic by the legendary Ridley Scott stars Joaquin Phoenix as the legendary French emperor and Vanessa Kirby as his wife Josephine. The movie details the the historic rise and fall of his empire and marriage. The film has opened to mixed reviews, but an unexpectedly impressive box office over the Thanksgiving weekend. by Joseph Holmes
3 Books Take On Need For Faith And Community In Time For The Holidays
(REVIEW) Books about Christianity, morality and community are nothing new. While the world, especially the West like the United States and Europe, become more secular, there seems to be a cottage industry that continues to churn out books aimed at religious people. Three new titles out in time for the holidays aim to satisfy that audience and convince non-believers why faith should also matter to them. by Clemente Lisi
The Democratic Republic of The Congo Works To Improve Religious Freedom
Christians in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are seeing improved efforts by the government of the DRC to improve the security situation of their communities. As elsewhere in Africa, faith-based organizations provide much of the educational, health and other social opportunities. Yet, it is precisely for those reasons that Christian groups have often been targeted. by Joseph Hammond
Disney’s New Movie ‘Wish’ And Its Anti-Christian Messages
(REVIEW) Christians have always had a love-hate relationship with Disney since I can remember. Growing up in the Christian culture of the 1990s and early 2000s, all the Christian parents I knew loved watching Disney movies with their kids — but have always had an uncomfortable relationship with some of its messaging. by Joseph Holmes
Faith, Family and Foul Play: Exploring The Modern-Day Contradictions Of Thanksgiving
(REVIEW) There’s a picture-perfect version of Thanksgiving that exists in cartoons of overflowing cornucopias and naively cheerful turkeys. It’s meant to celebrate a bountiful harvest, a good meal and time together with loved ones. The real Thanksgiving is a lot more complicated — and unpleasant. A new movie out now captures just that. by Jillian Cheney
♗ Why Pope Francis Removed A Conservative East Texas Bishop 🔌
In this week’s Weekend Plug-in, Bobby Ross Jr. highlights Pope Francis’ removal of a conservative bishop in East Texas. Plus, as always, catch up on all the best reads and top headlines in the world of faith.
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