Peanut Gallery: Interesting tribute to Ronald Reagan by Bel Air Presbyterian Church – where I committed my life to Christ and was baptized while Ronald Reagan was Governor of California. We actually went to church together.
“I know now, whatever days remain for me belong to God.” Ronald Reagan
April 23 | Laos
Activities of believers are closely monitored. Local
authorities are quick to question the whereabouts of Christians when they leave their villages to attend a church event or training.
Please pray for divine protection as they risk their safety every time they travel to another village to attend church services.
But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you. (Ps. 5:11)
“I once thought these things were valuable, but now I consider them worthless because of what Christ has done. Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord.”
Philippians 3.7-8 NLT
Peanut Gallery: Garbage City, Cairo is the home of many of the Coptic Christians living in Cairo. They are the city’s garbage collectors… such as it is. But where do they go to church and what makes it special?
Our family in the Middle East recently visited their church – Cave Church. It seats 20,000 and has an amazing history. Here’s a link to their website – translation leaves something to be desired. And here’s some more background information from Wikipedia.
But the reason I’m posting this is our family took pictures of the Cave Church. Check out the link for more pics and narrative –
Now the bishops have made clear that the contraception mandate must be rescinded, because, in their view, even a more expansive exemption cannot sufficiently protect religious freedom.
Catholic Bishops Take on Obama.
7:05 AM, APR 23, 2012 • BY VINCENT PHILLIP MUÑOZ
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has taken a bold stand for religious freedom. In a recent statement, titled “Our First, Most Cherished Liberty,” the bishops call for repeal of contraception coverage mandated by the Department of Health and Human Services. The clarified position sets up a dramatic confrontation with the Obama administration—and would, if the bishops prevail, help preserve the religious liberty of all Americans.
The HHS mandate requires employers to provide insurance coverage for contraception and sterilization services. It is, according to the bishops, an “unjust law.” They write: “It cannot be obeyed and therefore one does not seek relief from it, but rather its repeal.”
The statement is a rebuke of President Obama and the so-called accommodation his administration proposed in February. It also raises the stakes between the president and the leaders of America’s Catholic Church.
The bishops call on Catholics in America, “in solidarity with our fellow citizens,” not to obey the law. Continue reading “Catholic Bishops Take on Obama”
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