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What about the claim that Easter and its accompanying traditions originated from a pagan spring celebration? #Easter #paganism #Spring #myths

Events from this week in Christian history include the Battle of Lake Peipus, the death of William M. Thomson and evangelist Bakht Singh arriving in Bombay. #BattleontheIce #AlexanderNevsky #BakhtSingh #history #missionary #MiddleEast

Days after the retraction of the Bible Society’s “Quiet Revival” report, a new analysis claims that non-religious identity among young people, particularly those under 35, is a permanent shift rather than a temporary phase.  #QuietRevival #secularhumanism #religiousidentity #spiritualrevival #BibleSociety

An explosion struck the Israel Center in the Dutch town of Nijkerk late Friday, police said, adding that no injuries were reported. The post Explosion Hits Israel Center In Dutch Town; No Injuries Reported appeared first on Worthy Christian News.

A U.S. fighter jet was shot down over Iran, American and Iranian officials said, while a separate U.S. aircraft crashed in the Persian Gulf near the Islamic Republic, marking a sharp escalation in the ongoing war. The post US Fighter Jet Shot Down Over Iran; One Crew Member Rescued As Another Aircraft Crashes (Worthy News Briefing) appeared first on Worthy Christian News.

A stunning ruling out of Finland is raising global alarms over free speech and religious liberty. After years of legal battles, Päivi Räsänen, a member of Finland's parliament, has been found guilty on one count tied to her biblical views on marriage, despite two prior acquittals. #Finland #PaiviRasanen #biblicalviews

In addition to providing the American people with an update on military operations in Iran, President Donald Trump and his administration took action this week against states and school districts that have allowed trans-identified males to compete in girls' sports, as another shakeup occurred in the cabinet. Here are five highlights from this week.  #Iran #PamBondi #DOJ #Trump

Following American Idol's "Songs of Faith" night, Carrie Underwood reminded aspiring artists that they don't have to "sell their soul" to make it in the entertainment industry as a Christian. #AmericanIdol #CarrieUnderwood #SongsofFaith

King Charles III has prompted concern from some Christian leaders in the United Kingdom for declining to issue an Easter message to his subjects this year, despite offering one last year and commemorating Ramadan with a statement in February. #KingCharlesIII #UnitedKingdom #Ramadan #GavinAshenden

Archbishop Timothy Broglio, who serves the Archdiocese for the Military Services, claimed in interview clips released Friday the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran is unjust and advised Roman Catholic service members faced with a moral dilemma to "do as little harm as you can." #TimothyBroglio #Iran #RomanCatholic #PopeLeoXIV

Syrian church leaders have announced that Easter celebrations this year will be confined to prayers inside churches after dozens of armed men stormed a predominantly Christian town in Hama province on the eve of Holy Week, firing guns, smashing vehicles and damaging property over the course of hours. #SyrianChristians #EasterinSyria #HamaProvince #HolyWeek #SyriaAttack #Shooting #GreekOrthodox #CatholicPatriarchs #ChristiansintheMiddleEast

"American Idol" contestant Philmon Lee reveals he carries a mini Jesus on the competition show. #PhilmonLee #AmericanIdol #Jesus