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Does my wealth and underwriting many social causes have any merit in the afterlife?

Religion / Billy Graham /

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: What does it mean to store up riches in Heaven, and is it true that when the Bible speaks of riches it is referring to virtues, not money? I do have wealth and underwrite many social causes. Does that have any merit in the afterlife? – H.S.

A: We are only stewards of the world’s resources. They...Read more

What is the famous passage in James that warns about the dangers of the tongue and the power of words?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) James 1:19-27
B) James 2:1-13
C) James 3:1-12
D) James 4:1-12

Who is the primary author of the Book of Hosea?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Hosea
B) Amos
C) Micah
D) Joel

What does “Gospel of crisis” mean?

Religion / Billy Graham /

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: There’s sure a lot of religious lingo that is hard to understand including sin, sanctification, and salvation. What does “Gospel of crisis” mean? I thought the Gospel was a message from God. – G.C.

A: Christianity is centered on the Gospel that brings conviction, confession, and change. But...Read more

What is the famous passage in Joel that encourages people to return to God?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Joel 1:1-20
B) Joel 2:1-11
C) Joel 2:12-17
D) Joel 3:1-21

What is the famous passage in Ecclesiastes that describes the seasons of life?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
B) Ecclesiastes 5:18-20
C) Ecclesiastes 7:14-15
D) Ecclesiastes 11:9-10

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Gavin Newsom, during his speech at the Vatican on climate change, accuses Trump of 'open corruption'

Religion / Religious News /

VATICAN CITY — Gov. Gavin Newsom accused former President Donald Trump of “open corruption” in a speech Thursday at a climate summit of Catholic officials and international leaders, elevating his criticism of the Republican leader in the hallowed halls of the Vatican.

The California governor referenced news stories alleging that Trump ...Read more

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New York Gov. Hochul visits Pope Francis in Vatican climate conference

Religion / Religious News /

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul visited Vatican City on Thursday to hear a climate address from Pope Francis and deliver one of her own.

Hochul, who is Catholic, sat in the first row as Francis spoke in the Clementine Hall, a luminous chamber with walls adorned by intricate Renaissance frescoes, and was invited to greet the pope after his speech.

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom, during his speech at the Vatican on climate change, accuses Trump of "open corruption"

Religion / Religious News /

VATICAN CITY — Gov. Gavin Newsom accused former President Donald Trump of "open corruption" in a speech Thursday at a climate summit of Catholic officials and international leaders, elevating his criticism of the Republican leader in the hallowed halls of the Vatican.

The California governor referenced news stories alleging that Trump ...Read more

The God Squad: Eat what grows best where you live

Religion / God Squad /

Sometimes readers get exactly what I was trying to say.

I want to say that I absolutely love your answer to R of Pennsylvania, who was stuck with the Bible verse of John 14:1-6. I believe God loves all His children, even when sad or angry about our behavior. That love is endless, and it is not limited to one group over another. But I have ...Read more

Should I leave my job to do mission work?

Religion / Billy Graham /

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I’m struggling about leaving my job to do mission work. Several of my friends have done this and are traveling the world. It seems like a good thing to do – expand my life and do good things for people at the same time, but my wife is opposed to giving up a steady income. Isn’t this a bad ...Read more

Who is the author of the Book of Nahum?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Nahum
B) Jonah
C) Micah
D) Obadiah

Should Christians flee worldliness?

Religion / Billy Graham /

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: As Christians we are called to go into the whole world with the good news of the Gospel; yet, some say (which I think is a bit out of date) that Christians should flee worldliness. What does this mean and does the Bible actually say this? – W.W.

A: Worldliness has been vastly misunderstood on the...Read more

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Missouri anti-LGBTQ advocate Vicky Hartzler appointed to US religious freedom agency

Religion / Religious News /

House Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday appointed former Rep. Vicky Hartzler — a conservative Christian who was once brought to tears speaking out against a bill to provide federal protections to same-sex marriages — to the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom.

Her appointment to the commission, a bipartisan federal agency ...Read more

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Hindu group, aiming to build temple, alleges discrimination in Nevada

Religion / Religious News /

LAS VEGAS — After it says it is being blocked by a Henderson ordinance from building a Hindu temple on a 5-acre patch of land in a rural neighborhood, a local Hindu group accuses the city of discrimination.

The association is now appealing to the federal government to intervene on its behalf.

The American Hindu Association says a city ...Read more

What is the main theme of the Book of Zechariah?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Repentance and forgiveness
B) God's justice and righteousness
C) The coming of the Messiah
D) The restoration of Jerusalem

My Answer

Religion / Billy Graham /

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: There’s a weekly ecumenical Bible study that happens at my place of employment during the lunch hour, with space provided by the large secular corporation where I work. The group has grown with curiosity seekers. I’ve been asked to lead this group, but I’m no Bible scholar. Some of my co-...Read more

What is the famous passage in Colossians that instructs believers to put on compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Colossians 1:1-14
B) Colossians 2:6-15
C) Colossians 3:1-17
D) Colossians 4:2-6