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# christianity - Monday 24 December, 2018

Fr Richard Gibbons: 'When was the last time you did something truly selfless for someone else, even if they didn’t deserve it?' Opinion

Fr Richard Gibbons: 'When was the last time you did something truly selfless for someone else, even if they didn’t deserve it?'

Dec 24th 2018, 5:30 PM 14,256 Views 28 Comments

Fr Gibbons – of Knock – writes about finding the true meaning of Christmas even when things feel hard.

# christianity - Friday 16 November, 2018

Calls for churches to turn 'blood red' to highlight Christian bloodshed and persecution Red Wednesday

Calls for churches to turn 'blood red' to highlight Christian bloodshed and persecution

Nov 16th 2018, 6:15 AM 17,459 Views 93 Comments

On 28 November, some major landmarks around the world will light up “blood red” to raise awareness of the persecution of Christians.

# christianity - Monday 20 August, 2018

Church urges followers to drop the Mormon name Book Of Mormon

Church urges followers to drop the Mormon name

Aug 20th 2018, 9:58 PM 29,120 Views 63 Comments

Nelson, 93, said the decision on the proper terminology was revealed to him by God.

# christianity - Wednesday 21 February, 2018

Tributes paid to influential US preacher Billy Graham who has died at age 99 RIP

Tributes paid to influential US preacher Billy Graham who has died at age 99

Feb 21st 2018, 6:15 PM 24,578 Views 115 Comments

He was the most widely heard Christian evangelist in history.

# christianity - Wednesday 19 April, 2017

Leader of Liberal Democrats won't say if he thinks being gay is a sin Christianity This post contains videos

Leader of Liberal Democrats won't say if he thinks being gay is a sin

Apr 19th 2017, 8:52 AM 17,552 Views 87 Comments

Tim Farron’s comments have been criticised by some, but others have defended him.

# christianity - Tuesday 21 March, 2017

Tomb of Jesus Christ completes €3.7 million renovation Church Of The Holy Sepulchre

Tomb of Jesus Christ completes €3.7 million renovation

Mar 21st 2017, 9:16 PM 33,544 Views 98 Comments

The church contains the area where Jesus is believed to have been crucified.

# christianity - Saturday 24 December, 2016

From The Daily Edge 16 things that would happen if the Nativity was set in modern-day Dublin O Holy Night

16 things that would happen if the Nativity was set in modern-day Dublin

Dec 24th 2016, 1:00 PM 3,185 Views No Comments

What happened after Mary and Joseph locked eyes over a curry chip in Supermacs?

# christianity - Tuesday 25 October, 2016

Vatican tells Catholics not to scatter ashes of the dead Sacred Places Only

Vatican tells Catholics not to scatter ashes of the dead

Oct 25th 2016, 6:05 PM 34,651 Views 172 Comments

German cardinal Gerhard Ludwig Muller advised people today to store them in places approved by the Church.

# christianity - Monday 18 January, 2016

Jewish extremists vandalise church where Virgin Mary is said to have died Radical Messages

Jewish extremists vandalise church where Virgin Mary is said to have died

Jan 18th 2016, 8:42 AM 20,442 Views 121 Comments

The graffiti included threats of violence, messages degrading Jesus and a call for Christians to “go to hell”.

# christianity - Sunday 20 December, 2015

This guy is trolling Christmas itself with his controversial zombie nativity scene Happy Un-holy-days

This guy is trolling Christmas itself with his controversial zombie nativity scene

Dec 20th 2015, 8:30 AM 14,584 Views 164 Comments

Step away from the manger.

# christianity - Wednesday 25 November, 2015

Seven charged with murdering teenager in secretive church "confession" beating Word Of Life

Seven charged with murdering teenager in secretive church "confession" beating

Nov 25th 2015, 8:40 PM 26,033 Views 30 Comments

19-year-old Lucas Leonard was trying to leave the “Word of Life” church in New York, when he was beaten to death over six hours.

# christianity - Friday 26 June, 2015

WATCH: Obama sings 'Amazing Grace' at funeral for Charleston church leader Charleston Shooting

WATCH: Obama sings 'Amazing Grace' at funeral for Charleston church leader

Jun 26th 2015, 9:02 PM 21,483 Views 57 Comments

He said the Charleston shooter was “blinded by hatred.”

# christianity - Saturday 13 June, 2015

We asked these people what they want from a revamped Angelus Voxpop This post contains videos

We asked these people what they want from a revamped Angelus

Jun 13th 2015, 10:43 PM 25,255 Views 205 Comments

TheJournal.ie finds out what people really think of the daily prayer.

# christianity - Tuesday 5 May, 2015

Christians are leaving the faith in droves and the trend isn't slowing down Gotta Have Faith

Christians are leaving the faith in droves and the trend isn't slowing down

May 5th 2015, 5:55 AM 17,257 Views 66 Comments

If the current trends continue beyond 2050 then by the year 2070 the world’s population of Muslims would roughly equal that of Christians.

# christianity - Monday 6 April, 2015

Parents sue over school yoga classes that 'promoted Hinduism over Christianity' San Diego

Parents sue over school yoga classes that 'promoted Hinduism over Christianity'

Apr 6th 2015, 11:23 AM 18,618 Views 52 Comments

But a Californian court wasn’t having a bar of it.

# christianity - Thursday 5 March, 2015

Poll: Should companies be allowed to refuse service on religious grounds? Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Should companies be allowed to refuse service on religious grounds?

Mar 5th 2015, 10:28 PM 21,577 Views 204 Comments

An incident with a printers in Drogheda has everyone talking today.

# christianity - Friday 1 August, 2014

Christian woman sentenced to death in Sudan arrives safely in the US Long Walk To Freedom

Christian woman sentenced to death in Sudan arrives safely in the US

Aug 1st 2014, 1:39 PM 14,615 Views 59 Comments

Who doesn’t love a happy ending?

# christianity - Monday 5 May, 2014

US Supreme Court divided but the right to pray at Government meetings stays Amen

US Supreme Court divided but the right to pray at Government meetings stays

May 5th 2014, 6:29 PM 7,201 Views 40 Comments

At issue were town meetings in Greece, New York, where clergy had been invited to offer a prayer, which in the last eight years had been exclusively Christian.

# christianity - Monday 24 February, 2014

"Others cannot dictate to us": Uganda signs controversial anti-gay bill into law Gay Rights

"Others cannot dictate to us": Uganda signs controversial anti-gay bill into law

Feb 24th 2014, 1:59 PM 10,797 Views 106 Comments

The news has been condemned by Amnesty International, which described it as a “step backwards”.

# christianity - Wednesday 25 December, 2013

Column: What was the Christmas Star? Opinion

Column: What was the Christmas Star?

Dec 25th 2013, 8:00 AM 15 Views 34 Comments

According to the Bible story, the Star of Bethlehem – or the Christmas Star – led the Three Wise men to the birth of Jesus 2,000 years ago. But was it an actual astronomic event?

# christianity - Sunday 15 December, 2013

Video blog: A brief history – Christmas, cheer, and commercialisation Opinion

Video blog: A brief history – Christmas, cheer, and commercialisation

Dec 15th 2013, 12:00 PM 40 Views 2 Comments

What’s the true meaning of this holiday, again?

# christianity - Saturday 16 March, 2013

4 Irish sites to visit to get close to St Patrick mythology Hidden Ireland

4 Irish sites to visit to get close to St Patrick mythology

Mar 16th 2013, 9:45 AM 16,998 Views 17 Comments

Follow in the footsteps of St Patrick this weekend… or at least to the places he’s reputed to have visited for special events.

# christianity - Thursday 20 December, 2012

Google launches Dead Sea Scrolls online library Dead Sea Scrolls

Google launches Dead Sea Scrolls online library

Dec 20th 2012, 9:58 AM 5,692 Views 8 Comments

Only five conservators worldwide are authorized to handle the Dead Sea Scrolls, but now, everyone can view them.

# christianity - Tuesday 18 December, 2012

Christians most populous of world's religions: report Religion

Christians most populous of world's religions: report

Dec 18th 2012, 10:09 AM 4,779 Views 41 Comments

Christians are the world’s biggest religious group, numbering some 2.2 billion people.

# christianity - Friday 30 November, 2012

Protests as Egyptian panel adopts draft constitution Egypt

Protests as Egyptian panel adopts draft constitution

Nov 30th 2012, 7:50 AM 1,937 Views 1 Comment

Concerns have been raised about the content of the constitution and its potential restriction on freedom of expression.

# christianity - Thursday 11 October, 2012

Bishop criticises opening of Marie Stopes clinic offering abortion Abortion

Bishop criticises opening of Marie Stopes clinic offering abortion

Oct 11th 2012, 10:22 PM 8,555 Views 142 Comments

Bishop of Down and Connor Noel Treanor said the clinic undermines the dignity of human life in society.

# christianity - Tuesday 4 September, 2012

British Christians take religious dismissal cases to Strasbourg Christianity

British Christians take religious dismissal cases to Strasbourg

Sep 4th 2012, 12:08 PM 4,550 Views 77 Comments

The four Christians all believe they were sacked because of their religious beliefs, but lost employment tribunals.

# christianity - Wednesday 11 April, 2012

Eucharistic Congress will offer 'crash course in Christianity' Alpha Course

Eucharistic Congress will offer 'crash course in Christianity'

Apr 11th 2012, 8:46 PM 2,920 Views 54 Comments

‘Alpha’ – described as a “parish tool for evangelisation” – will offer pilgrims and the public a chance to explore basic questions.

# christianity - Sunday 8 April, 2012

In full: Pope Benedict's Easter urbi et orbi address Urbi Et Orbi

In full: Pope Benedict's Easter urbi et orbi address

Apr 8th 2012, 12:23 PM 1,920 Views 27 Comments

The full text of Pope Benedict’s Easter morning address the world’s Catholics, as delivered in Rome this morning.

Archbishop says Catholics should not fear 'bringing Jesus's message into the world' Easter

Archbishop says Catholics should not fear 'bringing Jesus's message into the world'

Apr 8th 2012, 7:30 AM 2,796 Views 113 Comments

In his Easter homily, the Archbishop of Dublin Diarmuid Martin says the Church in Ireland is enduring a process of “purification”.

# christianity - Friday 6 April, 2012

In pictures: Easter ceremonies begin around the world Easter This post contains images

In pictures: Easter ceremonies begin around the world

Apr 6th 2012, 2:45 PM 4,789 Views 57 Comments

Masks, processions, and real-life crucifixions…

# christianity - Monday 27 February, 2012

Column: If you're not religious, why observe a Lenten sacrifice? Opinion

Column: If you're not religious, why observe a Lenten sacrifice?

Feb 27th 2012, 7:30 AM 589 Views 44 Comments

As children, we used to try to get out of Lenten obligations – now we use them as if they are a second chance at New Year’s resolutions.

# christianity - Friday 24 February, 2012

Column: Cardinal Rules - What NOT to do on your Lenten fast Humour

Column: Cardinal Rules - What NOT to do on your Lenten fast

Feb 24th 2012, 7:30 PM 30 Views 14 Comments

This week, the (not) Primate of All Ireland tracks his colleague’s ‘progress’ with his sponsored fast – including an awkward incident with a chocolate Swiss roll…

# christianity - Wednesday 22 February, 2012

Poll: Do you subscribe to the idea of a Lenten sacrifice? Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Do you subscribe to the idea of a Lenten sacrifice?

Feb 22nd 2012, 8:00 AM 5,957 Views 64 Comments

Do you plan to “give up” some indulgence for Lent, for religious purposes or other reason? We’d like to know…

# christianity - Tuesday 14 February, 2012

Europe is threatened by 'militant secularism' - British Cabinet minister Belief

Europe is threatened by 'militant secularism' - British Cabinet minister

Feb 14th 2012, 3:10 PM 2,838 Views 75 Comments

A Conservative minister said that some athiests have the same intolerant instincts as authoritarian regimes.

# christianity - Monday 5 December, 2011

'Campaign for Conscience' lodges Supreme Court challenge to same-sex partnerships Courts

'Campaign for Conscience' lodges Supreme Court challenge to same-sex partnerships

Dec 5th 2011, 7:56 PM 7,739 Views 74 Comments

The Mayo-based group believes major parts of the Civil Partnership Act are in conflict with the Constitution and therefore illegal.

# christianity - Wednesday 9 November, 2011

Christian hotel owners launch appeal to gay couple's court win Equality

Christian hotel owners launch appeal to gay couple's court win

Nov 9th 2011, 3:14 PM 1,106 Views 53 Comments

A devout Christian couple, who were forced to pay compensation to a gay couple who tried to stay in their B&B, launch an appeal.

# christianity - Tuesday 1 November, 2011

From The Daily Edge 'Prophet' says he is embarrassed he was wrong about apocalypse Rapture

'Prophet' says he is embarrassed he was wrong about apocalypse

Nov 1st 2011, 12:16 PM 1,934 Views 31 Comments

Harold Camping predicted that the world would end on 21 October. Obviously, it didn’t – and he’s now a little bit embarrased.

# christianity - Monday 3 October, 2011

Iranian pastor "faces death sentence for rape" Iran

Iranian pastor "faces death sentence for rape"

Oct 3rd 2011, 12:38 PM 682 Views 5 Comments

Youcef Nadarkhani faces a death sentence – but for rape, and not for converting from Islam to Christianity, it is now being claimed.

# christianity - Friday 19 August, 2011

Pope says modern society suffering "amnesia" about God Papal Visit

Pope says modern society suffering "amnesia" about God

Aug 19th 2011, 11:33 AM 1,183 Views 109 Comments

Pope Benedict is on a visit to Spain which has been met with a number of protests.

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