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Does God place value on healthy living?

Religion / Billy Graham /

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: There’s a great awakening in our nation about health, and new hope is rising that people will come to their senses and lay aside binge eating and forsaking alcohol altogether. Does God place value on healthy living? – H.W.

A: There is great value placed on the physical well-being of people, ...Read more

What is the famous passage in Joel that describes the gathering of the nations for judgment?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Joel 1:1-20
B) Joel 2:1-11
C) Joel 3:1-21
D) Joel 4:1-21

What is the authorship of the Book of Lamentations?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Jeremiah
B) Ezekiel
C) Daniel
D) Habakkuk

Emily Curiel/ecuriel@kcstar.com/Kansas City Star/Emily Curiel/ecuriel@kcstar.com

Satanist leader arrested after physical clash inside Kansas Statehouse during Black Mass

Religion / Religious News /

A physical altercation inside the Kansas Statehouse on Friday ended with Capitol Police arresting Satanic church leader Michael Stewart, capping off a morning of inflammatory religious demonstration.

Stewart punched a man who repeatedly attempted to rip a booklet out of his hands while he called out to Satan from the Capitol’s first-floor ...Read more

Is a president who grants pardons, such as President Biden's, justified at the expense of others’ grief?

Religion / Billy Graham /

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I’m embarrassed at our former president granting random pardons to high numbers of prisoners that have brought great pain to many who have lost loved ones and friends at the hands of these prisoners. I’ve only found some degree of comfort in knowing that God has forgiven me when I am also not ...Read more

What is the main theme of the Book of Hebrews?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Repentance and forgiveness
B) God's justice and righteousness
C) The superiority of Christ and the New Covenant
D) The establishment of the kingdom of God

What was the name of the prophet who succeeded Moses?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Joshua
B) Samuel
C) Elijah
D) Elisha

The God Squad: Spring songs

Religion / God Squad /

As we prepare to welcome spring (March 20) and Passover (April 12) and Easter (April 20). I offer up a prayer for remembering how our spring holidays divide us and unite us and how springtime makes all our celebrations part of a renewal of hope.

Passover and Easter are ...Read more

If we really live for God’s purposes, will we never experience tragedy?

Religion / Billy Graham /

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Many of my friends who all go to church say that if we really live for God’s purposes, we will never experience tragedy. I do not believe this, for I know powerful testimonies from those who have lived through catastrophic troubles and the Lord has been greatly glorified. How is this explained? �...Read more

What is the famous passage in Zephaniah that describes the Lord's promise to restore and save his people?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Zephaniah 1:1-7
B) Zephaniah 1:8-13
C) Zephaniah 2:1-3
D) Zephaniah 3:9-20

Church director accused of raping minor over years is arrested during Mass, Ohio police say

Religion / Religious News /

A director of worship who worked at two Ohio Catholic churches was arrested during Mass and charged with sexually abusing a minor, according to officials.

Andres Andino, 59, had outstanding warrants when his license plate showed up on Avon Lake Police’s camera system March 16, the Chronicle Telegram reported. Police arrested him outside one ...Read more

Emily Curiel/The Kansas City Star/TNS

Survivors of abuse at International House of Prayer-Kansas City push for Missouri lawmakers to make this change

Religion / Religious News /

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — One by one, the speakers walked up to the small table early Wednesday, then sat and faced the panel of lawmakers in front of them.

Several came from across the country — Michigan, Minnesota, Tennessee and Texas. For some, it was their first time in the Missouri Capitol building.

They came to testify in support of two ...Read more

Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune/TNS

As Lent and Ramadan coincide this year, Christians and Muslims explain why they fast

Religion / Religious News /

CHICAGO — In many Catholic parishes, people are gathering for Friday night fish fries because they abstain from eating meat on Fridays during Lent. In Muslim homes, people are gathering every evening for iftar dinners to break their sunrise-to-sunset fast from all food and drink, including water, during the holy month of Ramadan.

Lent, the 40...Read more

Georgia's 'religious liberty' measure is back on track with GOP support

Religion / Religious News /

ATLANTA — The Republican-backed push to pass “religious liberty” legislation seems back on a fast-track Wednesday after a House committee cleared the legislation, a week after two GOP lawmakers joined Democrats in a surprise move that blocked it.

This time, Republicans had the votes to muscle the controversial proposal through the House ...Read more

Does the Bible condone praying other than in the Name of Jesus?

Religion / Billy Graham /

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I have been asked to deliver a prayer at the beginning of a community event. When I asked my colleagues why they selected me, they said that I would be able to figure out how to pray in a way that covered all religions. This troubled me greatly since I believe God is the one true God who is Jesus ...Read more

What is the opposite of wisdom, according to Proverbs?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Folly
B) Strength
C) Wealth
D) Beauty

 

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