Christian Doctors Struggle To Keep Their Faith

A Christian doctor has expressed his thoughts about the politics of doctors and Christianity.

The Korean doctor, Yang Chan Kyu, explained why there is difficulty for those in the medical profession to have faith in God.

In an interview with Christian Telegraph, Kyu, also the official representative of the World Christian Doctors Network (WCDN) explained that doctors yearn to believe in Christ, despite of the strain of science theories which reject the idea.

Although it is a struggle, the doctor voiced that: “Doctors are people with their own problems. It is harder for them to believe in God, but it is possible.”

The WCDN attempts to prove healings by gathering information from medical histories, Dr Kyu, a member of Daejeon Manmin Church revealed.

He urged that fellow doctors should have “open minds and be good listeners” in order to try and keep hold of their beliefs.

Two Men In Custody For Murder Of Church Organist

Two men have been arrested on suspicion for the murder of a church organist.

Mr Greaves, 68, was on his way to midnight mass when he was fatally attacked just 200 hundreds away from St Saviour’s Church in High Green, Sheffield on Christmas eve.

Alan Greaves left behind a wife and four children (Photo: PA)

The deceased was found with extreme head injuries lying by a kerbside.

South Yorkshire Police revealed that motives for the killing are unclear but two men, one in his 20’s and another in his 40’s are currently in custody.

The Telegraph reported that the Bishop of Sheffield, Dr Steven Croft is asking for prayers for Mr Greaves and his family in the wake of this sudden tragedy.

 

Concern For Christians Under New Egyptian Constitution

Egypt’s new constitution may bring darker days for our Christian brothers and sisters.

The constitution, widely representative of Islamists in the country has sparked worry in Egypt.

With the Christian community making up around 10 per cent of the Egyptian population, believers of Christ are extremely undermined.

According to Patheos.com, votes from the Christian community were very limited for the two-stage referendum, with as low as 7 per cent of votes cast in some areas.

It was reported that intimidation from the Islamic community- which takes up most of the African country- hindered people of other faiths from voting freely. Christian cities such as Assiut flocked with around 50,000 Egyptians supporting the constitution.

Now, with the approval of the pro-Islamic constitution, concern is rapidly growing for the rights and welfare for minority groups.

Piers Morgan: The Bible Is “Inherently Flawed”

Britain’s very own Piers Morgan, currently a host for CNN is under fire for his comments on the Bible and same-sex marriage.

In a conversation with Pastor Rick Warren on the Piers Morgan Tonight show, Morgan himself argued that the Bible needs to be amended to include gay marriages.

“Both the Bible and the Constitution were well intentioned but they are basically, inherently flawed. Hence, the need to amend it,” Morgan confidently expressed on the television program.

Since the show was aired earlier on this week, over 75,000 angry complaints were made by the American public according to Townhall.com reports.

Militant Group Attacks Churches In Nigeria

A Nigerian gang have struck again- this time attacking two churches in the North of the country.

The Islamic group, known as Boko Haram gunned down the churches early on Tuesday morning. It is reported that at least 6 Christians were slaughtered as a result.

This is yet another attack on the Christian community this year. Boko Haram have been carrying out massacres in Northern Nigeria in a bid to impose sharia law on the state.

A series of killings also took place on Christmas day in central and Northern Nigeria last year, where around 44 people died.

The state continues to grieve while these militants run riot in the country, targeting innocent Christians.

Lap Dancing Club Application Rejected

A London Council’s decision to reject a lap dancing club application has been supported by a Christian organisation.

The Christian Legal Centre backed a local resident who lives in Brixton, South London that had concerns about the venue.

Lambeth Council heard in a meeting that there were worries about the  nature of the building which if approved, would have been situated in the busy town of Brixton.

The Christian Legal Centre’s Chief Executive, Andrea Williams expressed her joy in the result of the proposal. Williams also offered support to members of the public who were facing the same issues in their community.

“If you wish to resist a sex establishment application, please contact the Christian Legal Centre. We will support you. After achieving many victories this year, we are confident that more successes are possible.”

Ooberfuse Release A Song Dedicated To Persecuted Christians

London based electro-pop band Ooberfuse has released a brand new cover of “O Holy Night”.

The group, made up of trio Cherrie, Hal and Nico recorded the song to capture the spirit of Christmas.

Speaking to Christian Today, lead singer Cherrie Anderson empathised with the world’s persecuted Christians, saying that in the Western world “we take our religious freedom so much for granted”.

Please watch the Youtube video of Ooberfuse’s rendition of “O Holy Night”.

Pope Speaks Of Syria And China In Christmas Message

Pope Benedict XVI left the public with a heartfelt message during his annual Christmas address this morning.

The pope delivered the speech earlier today in St Peter’s Square in Rome.  He questioned whether people still have time for God in this technology driven generation, and appealed for the Church to be given “esteem” in the coming new year.

He asked that peace should be restored in Syria, which is “reaping innocent victims” in this tumultuous time.

The pontiff spoke of the tribulations in China, and urged that their government should respect religion. This comes after reports of the Chinese government’s harsh treatment of Catholics in the country.

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“The great moral question of our attitude towards the homeless, towards refugees and migrants, takes on a deeper dimension: do we really have room for God when he seeks to enter under our roof?”- Pope Benedict XVI

Catholic Leader Labels Gay Marriage Plans A “Shambles”

Archbishop Vincent Nichols has attacked the government’s plans to support and legalise same-sex marriages.

Archbishop Vincent Nichols accused the Prime Minister of “shallow thinking”. (Photo credit: Martin Argles for the Guardian)

The Roman Catholic head of England and Wales took freedom of speech very seriously this Christmas morning in an interview with the BBC.

The Archbishop complained that the plans were “undemocratic,” as they have come as a surprise, and no mention was made of the propositions in party manifesto’s, or even a green paper.

Although the coalition government have reassured that no religious institution would be forced to conduct any ceremonies, the Catholic Leader still branded the process as “shambolic”.

The importance of traditional marriage was also reiterated during the clergyman’s Christmas Eve sermon last night.

Will Christianity Soon Disappear From The Middle East?

A recent report has declared that Christianity is the religion that suffers the most in around the world.

The study, entitled Christianophia describes in length of how the Christian faith is oppressed, and how politicians and media in the Western world have been oblivious to the extent in which this occurs in places such as the Middle East.

Journalist Rupert Shortt, author of the piece reveals figures about the Middle East, stating that over the past century around a half and two-thirds of Christians have been killed or escaped.

Published in a press release by organisation Civitas, “Christianity is in serious danger of being wiped out in its biblical heartlands because of Islamic oppression”.

As cited by the Telegraph, the report claims that Christians are “socially disadvantaged, harassed or actively oppressed for their beliefs”.