Applied Theology
Yad Vashem, the Jewish museum of the Holocaust, has published a short video which chronicles the fate of thousands of Jews at Auschwitz. The video doesn’t take long to watch, and it doesn’t contain any gory photos of the unspeakable horrors which happened in that ungodly place. It is merely a page-by-page perusal of a... Continue Reading →
In a wonderful sign of Christian unity, thousands of Christians took action on behalf of Said Musa, an imprisoned Christian facing death in Afghanistan for converting to Christianity. Said Musa HAS BEEN FREED from prison and is now safely out of the country. But Said Musa was not alone. Another Christian—Shoaib Assadullah—is facing the same... Continue Reading →
The news is still positive concerning Said Musa. We should remember that his help has come from above, just as Paul's help came to him through the prayers of the saints (2 Corinthians 1:8-11). International Christian Concern has a good piece concerning Said Musa's case from an American political perspective. There are other well-done news... Continue Reading →
Concerning Said Musa, there are reports that American pressure is working. All the tweets and prayers are having an effect. Denny Burk, once again, has done a great job of getting out the information. His post today details the signs of hope for Said. So, we should keep the pressure on as much as possible. ... Continue Reading →
As you have probably read, Said Musa is scheduled to be executed within the next three days. It has been encouraging to see so many people waking up the horrific realities of Christian persecution, especially as it exists in Muslim countries. The Christian Post points out that Christian leaders from Rick Warren to rap artist... Continue Reading →
» Pray for Said Musa | Denny Burk. My good friend Denny Burk has done a great job compiling articles, information, and suggested action concerning Said Musa at his blog, which you can reach by clicking the link above. Thanks, Denny. We spoke of and prayed for Said Musa during our service today. I am... Continue Reading →
I know the story of Xiao (pronounced “Sha-ow”) is not “news” right now, considering that it happened last fall, but, still, the tragedy of China’s one-child policy is brought out in such starkly human terms that it is hard to ignore. It is a sad story. Xiao Ai Ying and her husband were expecting their... Continue Reading →
I have been reading more to understand the situation in Egypt and throughout the Middle East. Freedom is indeed on the march throughout the Arab world. It is something that few thought was even a remote possibility. President Bush deserves credit for believing the impossible was possible throughout the Middle East (see here). However, the... Continue Reading →
As the breezy wind sweeps across the Kentucky hills this morning, I cannot help but think of spring. For the first time in months, we began our day with the thermometer above 40 degrees—a sure sign that spring is in the air. And where there is spring, there is love. When spring is in the... Continue Reading →
In case some of you are wondering how Christians are doing in Egypt, you can follow this link to a news report that paints a grim picture. Notice that the violence is taking place in a rural area far from Cairo. It surely isn't getting reported, and, according to the article, our present administration appears... Continue Reading →
Bush, Jesus, and Egypt: How Democrats, Republicans, and Christianity Are Doing in the Middle East by Gregory C. Cochran In speaking about the Democrat Party, Gov. Mitch Daniels in his recent speech to CPAC said, “Our opponents are better at nastiness than we will ever be. It comes naturally. Power to them is everything, so... Continue Reading →
Kathryn Jean Lopez interviewed Barry Rubin,Director of Global Research in International Affairs and author of 2 books concerning Egypt and Islam. She asked him the following question. I post the question and the response so you will get an idea of what it's like for Christians in Egypt: Lopez: Human Rights. Christians. Democracy. Any of... Continue Reading →
“Unto Us, a Savior Is Born in France,” such is the triumphant tone of the science headlines from across the pond in France, where the latest “savior sibling” has arrived. He is a healthy baby boy, weighing in at just over 8 lbs. The first “savior sibling” was born in the U.S. back in 2000. ... Continue Reading →
You have heard of Matthew Shepard, haven’t you? Of course you have. He is the young homosexual man who was robbed and then brutally murdered in Wyoming in 1998. He was 21 years old. His case has become synonymous with hate crimes legislation. His name is well known to us all. But there are names... Continue Reading →
Breaking: ‘We Don’t Need to Know Anything’ - By Kathryn Jean Lopez - The Corner - National Review Online. The blog post above by Kathryn Jean Lopez gives the latest update from Lila Rose and the Live Action campaign for women. Many of you have seen the video from the New Jersey Planned Parenthood clinic... Continue Reading →
Gregory C. Cochran 