Daily Archives: 12/06/2011

Malawi legal system shows how to deal with fundamentalist ‘Rapture’ predictors like Harold Camping

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Malawian pleads guilty over failed Rapture A Malawian man has pleaded guilty to circulating false documents, after distributing leaflets predicting the end of the world would happen last month, a court official said Sunday. Saduki Mwambene, a 39-year-old bicycle repairman, was … Continue reading →

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Sri Lanka’s promotion of Buddha statues interferes with secular image of nation

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Sri Lanka’s Promotion of Buddha Statues Interferes With Secular Image of Nation  Sri Lankan diplomats are concerned about the Sri Lankan government’s decision to send 26 Buddha statues to Sri Lankan missions overseas.  Today’s Sri Lanka Sunday Leader reports that the move, … Continue reading →

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Thanks be to God: American fundamentalist denomination the Southern Baptist Convention is still in decline

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SBC reports statistical decline The Southern Baptist Convention reported declines last year in several categories traditionally used as markers of denominational vitality, according to annual statistics released June 9 by LifeWay Christian Resources. The 2010 Annual Church Profile showed dips … Continue reading →

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