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July 14, 2007
July 10, 2007
Problems in Pentacostalism
Ugandan police are holding a Ghanaian preacher over a stage magic device they fear may dupe people into believing they have experienced miracles.
Customs officials seized the Electric Touch device -- which magicians use to give small electric shocks to volunteers -- from "Prophet" Obiri Yeboah at the airport last week, the state owned New Vision daily reported Tuesday.
The pastor heads one of many Pentecostal churches in Uganda, receiving large sums of money from congregations seeking miracle cures for diseases or help with financial problems.
The Electric Touch device is usually sold in magic shops alongside card tricks, magic coins and disappearing balls.
"With a simple touch, make a fluorescent bulb glow on and off at your command, make confetti move, charge a spoon and watch as it shocks a volunteer!" says one online magic shop selling the device.
"People could be duped to think it is a miracle," the New Vision quoted Civil Aviation Authority security chief Herman Owomugisha as saying.
Officials are worried about the proliferation of "miracle" churches in Uganda, many of which claim to cure HIV/AIDS.
Customs officials seized the Electric Touch device -- which magicians use to give small electric shocks to volunteers -- from "Prophet" Obiri Yeboah at the airport last week, the state owned New Vision daily reported Tuesday.
The pastor heads one of many Pentecostal churches in Uganda, receiving large sums of money from congregations seeking miracle cures for diseases or help with financial problems.
The Electric Touch device is usually sold in magic shops alongside card tricks, magic coins and disappearing balls.
"With a simple touch, make a fluorescent bulb glow on and off at your command, make confetti move, charge a spoon and watch as it shocks a volunteer!" says one online magic shop selling the device.
"People could be duped to think it is a miracle," the New Vision quoted Civil Aviation Authority security chief Herman Owomugisha as saying.
Officials are worried about the proliferation of "miracle" churches in Uganda, many of which claim to cure HIV/AIDS.
July 7, 2007
Snake Handlers and their churches
I just figured something out. It is the music that drives these people. I guarantee you this, not a one of them would ever pick up a big old timber rattler if they were listening to hymns instead of what they listen to.
July 3, 2007
July 1, 2007
Female Episcopalian priest says "I am both Muslim and Christian" | Seattle Times Newspaper
"I am both Muslim and Christian"
Shortly after noon on Fridays, the Rev. Ann Holmes Redding ties on a black headscarf, preparing to pray with her Muslim group on First Hill.
On Sunday mornings, Redding puts on the white collar of an Episcopal priest.
She does both, she says, because she's Christian and Muslim.
Redding, who until recently was director of faith formation at St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral, has been a priest for more than 20 years. Now she's ready to tell people that, for the last 15 months, she's also been a Muslim — drawn to the faith after an introduction to Islamic prayers left her profoundly moved.
Her announcement has provoked surprise and bewilderment in many, raising an obvious question: How can someone be both a Christian and a Muslim?
Babies not as innocent as they pretend | Science | Earth | Telegraph
Babies caught lying from infanthood.
Once again, science plays catch up with Scripture.
Psalms 58:3 The wicked are estranged from the womb: they go astray as soon as they be born, speaking lies.
Once again, science plays catch up with Scripture.
Psalms 58:3 The wicked are estranged from the womb: they go astray as soon as they be born, speaking lies.
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