TV Ad is Slammed for Religious Bigotry and Intolerance
A prominent evangelical pastor today criticized as “blatant discrimination” a new ‘No on Proposition 8’ television commercial scheduled to run on TV stations today.
New Format Announced for Headquarters Chapel
CLEVELAND, TENN.—On Wednesday, November 5, the Church of God International Offices will launch a new way of connecting with constituents around the globe. At exactly 8:15 a.m. EST, a live Web Cast of the chapel service at the International Offices will take place.
Free Speech Now Welcome at Columbia College
The Campus Life Tour returned to the campus of Columbia College yesterday, just two months after three members were unanimously acquitted on criminal charges of causing a campus disturbance during their April 2007 visit.
‘Fight For America’ Bread of Stone Urges Christian Vote
With the November 4th Election coming up, Bread of Stone hit the media trail this past month, discussing the importance of voting on the principles this country was founded on and why it is important to vote. Ben Kristijanto, lead singer and co-founder of the band, shared his views on the importance of encouraging Evangelicals, especially young adults to cast their ballots.
Gause Receives Hall of Prophets Honor; Building Re-Named
By Cameron Fisher
CLEVELAND, TENN.–Perhaps the most recognized name in Church of God religious education over the last 60 years is Dr. R. Hollis Gause. The veteran professor, administrator and preacher was honored on October 30, 2008 with placement in the prestigious Hall of Prophets, along with his late wife, Beulah, and naming of the “R. Hollis Gause Administration Building” at the Church of God Theological Seminary in Cleveland, Tenn.
Persecution Intensifies After Olympics
Since the end of the Olympic Games, ChinaAid has received reports of intensified religious persecution from across China. In Beijing, Pastor “Bike” Zhang Mingxuan and his family members have been evicted from their home, beaten and arrested. In Heilongjiang province, one city called Yichun recently banned all of the house churches.
