Category Archives: World
Anti-Corruption: Lagos to Pay Imams, Pastors Salaries
The plan for the engagement of Pastors and Imams and placing them on a salary structure are in top gear, the Lagos State Government has announced. This is done in an attempt to make clerics take the lead in preaching against corruption, thereby sermonizing accountability and transparency in sectors of the country. The Lagos State … Continue reading
Vatican’s perspective on the prosperity gospel
Two of Pope Francis’s top communication advisors dismissed the “prosperity gospel” in the article titled “The Prosperity Gospel: Dangerous and Different” published in the Jesuit Journal titled “La Civilta Cattolica.” The article was written by Antonio Spadaro, a Jesuit priest, and Marcelo Figueroa, a Protestant pastor from Argentina. The “prosperity gospel” found its way into … Continue reading
Viral video by police department is challenged by the Freedom from Religion Foundation
What’s wrong with having a little fun? Nothing, if you’ve seen the video challenge in which several police departments are participating. The challenge involves producing a lip-sync video, sharing it on Facebook, and challenging other departments to do the same. Several departments have been participating — mostly using popular songs in the rap, country … Continue reading
Tragedy takes the lives of 9 family members
A terrible tragedy struck last week on Table Rock Lake in Branson, MO. A boating accident occurred during a severe thunderstorm and took the lives of 17 people. Among the 17 were 9 members of the same family, the Coleman family. Eleven members of the family were on the boat tour but only two … Continue reading
Traditional Leaders, Muslims Worship With Christians
The congregation of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) Gospel Church were on Sunday joined in worship by over 50 Islamic and traditional leaders in Kaduna. This is aimed at advancing religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence among the different religions. Reports stated that the Muslims and their leaders remained in the church throughout … Continue reading
People Living Below Eighth Floor Risk Early Death
Researchers in Switzerland have revealed that people who live in high-rise flats stand the chance of living a longer and healthier life that those living below. The Swiss experts at the University of Bern are now of the belief that the higher the floor you live on, the greater your life expectancy. The experts put … Continue reading