Conflicts over the doctrine of God, postmodernism and views of the afterlife are emerging as the new theological battleground for evangelicals, writes Roger Olson in the journal Dialog (spring). Olson writes that conflict in the evangelical theological community has unfolded in a series of “convulsions” thoughout the last century. Up until the 1990s, the battles were largely […]
On/File: June 2003
01: Chino Shoho, a quasi-religious group, suddenly captured the public attention of the Japanese public toward the end of April. The group, also known as the Panawave Laboratory, formed a caravan of about 20 white vans claiming that they were escaping from a sustained assault by communist extremists on their 69 year-old female ailing guru, Yuko […]
Findings & Footnotes: June 2003
01: Prism, the magazine of Evangelicals for Social Action, celebrates its 30th anniversary in its May/June issue. The issue features a series of articles reflecting on the beginnings in the 1970s (stemming from the Chicago Declaration’s call for evangelical social involvement). and current state of the evangelical left and the general mood is downbeat. Samuel Escobar writes […]
Christian party glut in New Zealand?
A controversial charismatic group’s recent founding of a political party in New Zealand is the latest of several attempts by evangelicals to create a Christian political movement in the nation. The formation of Destiny New Zealand as an offshoot of the charismatic Destiny Churches network is raising concern that the “Christian party end of the […]
Progressive Catholics protest Vatican’s UN status
In association with several other organizations, Catholics for a Free Choice (CFFC) has recently initiated a “See Change” campaign in order to change the status of the Roman Catholic church at the United Nations. Since 1964, the Holy See has enjoyed a privileged status as a “Non-member-state Permanent Observer,” since the Vatican is a State […]
Freemasonry’s hidden and open impact on Islam
Freemasons are having a quiet yet noticeable impact on Islam in much of the Middle East, reports the French quarterly on the Arab and Muslim world, Cahiers de l’Orient. The journal devoted its latest issue to Freemasonry in Muslim countries and in an interview with the French newsweekly L’Express (May 29), Antoine Sfeir, editor of the journal, reports […]
Current Research: June 2003
01: A University of Rochester study finds that daily newspapers show “significant gaps in providing readers with an understanding of religious beliefs and practices. The study, which examined 12 daily newspapers between Feb. 3 and March 2, found that the articles studied rarely explored the beliefs, values and practices of religion and instead described religion in political […]
Yoga gains access to schools
The growing popularity of Yoga now includes children, with an increasing number of schools offering courses on the spiritual and physical discipline. Voice of America (May 20) reports that both private and public schools offer yoga classes, although these courses tend to stress the “relaxing” effect of the technique more than its Hindu content. The introduction […]
Christian comedy seeking Christian, secular audience
Christian comedy is finding a place in evangelical churches as well as “crossing over” and receiving a hearing in the secular world, reports Charisma magazine (May). The new interest in comedy is not just about humor in sermons; comedy is now intentionally used as a tool for evangelism both in churches and secular venues. Steven Lawson writes […]
International Churches of Christ dissolving?
The International Churches of Christ, an evangelical group known for its strict and controversial teachings, is in a state of decline and fragmentation due to a crisis in its leadership. The Boston Globe (May 17) reports that the group, once boasting a membership of 135,000 members worldwide, is facing massive defections and financial problems after its charismatic […]
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