Christian News Weekly Recap Dec 16 – 21, 2019
This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section.
Monday Dec 16, 2019
Critics Give Rave Reviews to Off-Broadway Play The Gospel of John
‘A Fulfillment of Prophecy’: Israelis Living in the Golan Heights
11 Christians killed by militants in Kenya
Parents Outraged as London School Downgrades Jesus from ‘Lord’ in ‘Away in a Manger’
Tuesday Dec 17, 2019
Netflix’s ‘Gay Jesus’ Sparks Outrage, 1.8 M Signatures Opposing It
Anger after ‘Lord’ is removed from ‘Away in a Manger’ lyrics at school nativity
Work starts on two new Bible translations
Frightening Challenges to Americans’ Conscience
Wednesday Dec 18, 2019
The Rock Where the Ark of the Covenant Rested May Have Been Unearthed
Supreme Court to hear 2 cases on employment decisions for religious institutions
Florida Education Department ‘Deeply Troubled’ by Prayer Ban
9 Christians Murdered in Kenya for Refusing to Recite Islamic Creed
Thursday Dec 19, 2019
Supreme Court to Decide How Far Religious Freedom Protections Extend for Parochial Schools
Stormzy will be reading from Luke’s Gospel for the BBC on Christmas Day
Pensacola Man Pays Off over $4,000 in Utility Bills for Families in Need
Jamie Foxx opens up about his Christian faith, reveals ‘vision’ for united Church
Friday Dec 20, 2019
Rebels in Burma Who Closed More than 100 Churches Allow 51 to Reopen
Porch Thief Steals Box of Bibles from Pastor’s Front Door
The Church of England is in trouble
Saturday Dec 21, 2019
Houses of Worship Attacked With Deadly Frequency in 2019
Nigeria: Gunmen kidnap pastor amid spike in abductions
UK Doc Cleared of Wrongdoing for Sharing Faith
‘She is Alive in the Presence of God’: Family Moving Toward Memorial Service for 2-Year-Old