THis just in, Islam has overtaken Roman Catholicism as world religion of choice. The thing is, to the vatican, they are the only true church, therefore to them Islam is #1 religion PERIOD! The Vatican's own arrogance gives Islam extra credence. Although CHRISTIANITY (which the Vatican does not recognize, only Roman Catholicism) remains the #1 religion in the world, to the folks VA all is at a lost cause Catholics don't have enough babies.

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No, not Jenkins from the much maligned 'Left Behind' series, but Philip Jenkins author of, "The New Faces of Christianity". Here is one that caught my attention bringing a smile to my face (just cause I thought it was funny)....

In the US and Europe, the term [fundamentalism] usually suggests a bull-headed obstinacy in the face of scientific facts, a tendency outwards repression, especially directed against women or the sexually unorthodox. If that is in fact the future of Christianity, then it is not just theological liberals who have cause for concern, since the new face of Christianity's would look disturbingly like the worst stereotypes of radical Islam.

This is the part where fundamentalists out there in blogosphere call Jenkins a heretic and post back comments how their interpretation of Scripture is the only trusthworthy interpretation and all others should go to hell

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We are now featuring a new category section called 'Quote of the Day' where our authors will post favorite quotes from current or past readings. It's just a neat way to engage in some dialogue over the books we read. Enjoy!

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A link to help you with missions and the like. Some free books (online) by John Piper.

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From everyone here at PomoTheo we want to wish you a great Christmas. Hopefully your bills won't get the better of you this season, but hey, if people didn't spend we'd have nothing to talk about! If you don't do the Xmas thing then hey, Happy Holidays nonetheless (heathen :P). Keep yourself tuned for the latest news re: the news that ruffles your feathers and floats your boat.

Exciting changes and additions are planned for next season including some video conferences so don't forget to come back soon for a visit and to bookmark us in your browsers and news feeds.

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The institute for creation science, a right-wing fundamentalist Christian organization, is now applying in Texas for the approval to train science teachers. Yes folks, this is the best use of money some Christians can come up with. Too bad it's not a school for lawyers who could fight for justice matters to the oppressed, or a medical school to help with the AIDS epidemic, or a basket weaving school to train basket makers--anything other than a literal six-day creationist school to continually school impressionable kids into being antagonistic and incomprehensible 'lights' unto the world. Only in America folks....Now where's the nearest rapture high school to enroll my kids in?.....

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Posted this almost last year, but the picture is too good. It`s santa!

Good news from Istanbul, let's see the RC church lead the way.

Pope denounces Christian divisions.

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Recently there has been much furor in email land amongst evangelical and even Catholic Christians over the latest kid's movie fraught with 'heresy' -- Golden Compass. From the 'Dark Materials' trilogy the Golden Compass books have been cast out of schools and have pitted 'religious' folks against 'open-minded' secular folks. I thought I'd actually read the books--which I have--and can now give a simple and honest opinion.

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Every year someone gets really really rich off the back of bashing Christians. For the record, Christians bring it on themselves. This year, a new movie about some old books is causing a fevered pitch of 'down with Hollywood' chants from unbashful hate-filled Christians. Mind you, there is a shred of validity with their claims.

Seems as though the books promote atheism--to the MAX! This ain't your regular atheism, but the belittlement of people who have faith and the notion of a 'higher being'. Here are some coherent thoughts on the book from this article:

Contrary to mass emails, Jesus is mentioned in the books, and the girl and the boy at the center of the story do not kill God, though they are present when a being calling himself God is killed. God is actually presented as completely unreal in The Golden Compass; there are only angelic beings who try to set themselves up as God and are defeated.

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Springs Church is the latest in non-denominational charismatic churches to branch out. Billed as one of the 'fastest growing churches' in Canada (which they aren't, not sure why they'd irresponsibly throw that term around) people are wondering what they're about. They are certainly popular, flashy, and appealing. Do they teach sound doctrine? From what I've heard and what people have said it's hit and miss with a slight skew to the 'hit' side.

One thing's for sure, they are hardcore prosperity gospel. Even in one of the messages from Winnipeg import preacher Leon proclaimed:

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