Posts by Kevin Schaal
China sets stage for Xi to stay in office indefinitely
Since taking office more than five years ago, Xi has overseen a radical shake-up of the party, including taking down top leaders once thought untouchable as part of his popular war on deep-rooted corruption.Sunday’s announcement, carried by state news agency Xinhua, gave few details. It said the proposal had been made by the party’s Central…
Read MoreJohnny Galecki hopes to inspire conversations about faith with ‘Living Biblically’
Most conservative Christians have found nearly nothing of redeeming value in network TV for decades and many have abandoned it completely. So a sitcom about biblical living is likely met with extreme skepticism. This new sitcom, from a strange Catholic/Jewish perspective is not intended to mock people of faith–at least that is what their creators…
Read MoreChina pushes back against criticism of plan for Xi to stay in power
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s plan for President Xi Jinping to remain in office indefinitely has sparked social media opposition, drawing comparisons to North Korea’s ruling dynasty and charges of creating a dictator by a Hong Kong pro-democracy activist. More . . .
Read MoreChildren struggle to hold pencils due to too much tech, doctors say
Children are increasingly finding it hard to hold pens and pencils because of an excessive use of technology, senior paediatric doctors have warned. An overuse of touchscreen phones and tablets is preventing children’s finger muscles from developing sufficiently to enable them to hold a pencil correctly, they say. “Children are not coming into school with…
Read MoreIsaiah’s Seal? Archaelogical Discovery in Israel
In an article in Biblical Archaeology Review Eilat Mazar, an archaeologist associated with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, announced the discovery of a clay seal that appears to bear the name of the biblical prophet Isaiah, who lived in the eighth century BC. The 2,700-year-old seal impression was unearthed in the Ophel, an ancient…
Read MoreFlorida residents could soon get the power to alter science classes
While those criticize this bill argue that it could open the door for creationism to be taught in Florida public school classrooms, we highly doubt it would go that far. KS But the bills approved this month by the education committees in the state’s Senate and House of Representatives go a step further, because…
Read MoreChurch of the Holy Sepulcher site closed over Israeli tax measures
The heads of the three main Christian denominations that share the Church of the Holy Sepulcher — which houses shrines where Jesus is said to have been crucified and buried — announced that the site would be closed in protest of Israeli tax measures and a proposed property law.It was not immediately clear how…
Read MoreAmerica & Israel in the Trump Era
Of all the surprises of the Trump era, none is more notable than the pronounced shift toward Israel. Such a shift was not predictable from Donald Trump’s conduct on the campaign trail; as he sought the Republican nomination, Trump distinguished himself by his refusal to express unqualified support for Israel and his a More…
Read MoreGod of Music
God of Music As we worship God, one aspect of His divine activity seems to be singing. We worship the Great Musician with music. Zephaniah 3:17 says, The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love,…
Read MoreMuslim Mob Demand Christian Teen’s Lynching Over Blasphemy Accusation
A Muslim mob is calling for the lynching of a Christian teenager in Pakistan who’s been accused of posting blasphemous content on Facebook, according to a London-based Christian humanitarian group. More . . .
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