Christianity
The first Christian Pentecost (I)
By prof. A.P. Lopukhin Chapter 2, Acts of the Apostles. 1 – 4. The first Christian Pentecost and the descent of the Holy Spirit on the apostles. 5 – 13.…
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Apostle Peter heals the crippled
By prof. A.P. Lopukhin Acts of the Apostles, chapter 3. 1 - 11. Saint Peter heals a crippled man from birth. 12 – 26. Speech on this occasion to the…
Education
Re-education in Louisiana: The Ten Commandments to be displayed in all classrooms
The American state of Louisiana ordered the Ten commandments of God to be displayed in all classrooms of the state's educational institutions, the world agencies reported. A local ordinance dictates…
Asia
Repression against Christians in China is increasing
Persecution of Christians in China is increasing and spreading to Hong Kong, Release International
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Global Leaders to Convene in Panama for Faith and Freedom Summit IV
Panama City, Panama – In a world where religious freedoms are increasingly under threat, the Faith and Freedom Summit IV is set to provide a crucial platform for dialogue and action.…
Christianity
The questioning of the apostles before the Sanhedrin
By prof. A.P. Lopukhin Acts of the Apostles, chapter 4. 1 – 4. The capture of Peter and John and consequences of Peter's speech. 5 – 12. The questioning of…
Christianity
Religious fundamentalism as psychosis
By Vasileios Thermos, Psychiatrist, Professor, and Priest of the Church of Greece At the very beginning, we consider it necessary to make some clarifications. First of all, fundamentalism is not…
Christianity
The Holy Synod of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church issued an official position regarding the opening ceremony of the Olympics in Paris
From there they point out that for more than 2000 years Christianity has been the basis of European civilization. The BOC emphasizes that it has left its indelible mark on…
International
Open letter to the President of the Republic
By Jean-François & Hisako Moulinet, and the team of the interreligious circle "Dialogue & Alliance" The opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games has provoked many reactions in the heat…
Human Rights
Whitewashing China’s Persecution of the Falun Gong
The recent article, in Le Monde diplomatique concerning the persecution of Falun Gong in China presents a perspective that minimizes the human rights violations faced by its followers. Of addressing…