The church in Vietnam now faces more challenges than ever with a new decree made by the Vietnamese government to regulate religion in the country. Decree 95 follows on the heels of regulations instituted by the Vietnamese Law on Belief and Religion.
Author: Katie Pena
Liberty University Fined by Department of Education over Campus Safety Issues and Title IX cases
The United States Department of Education announced their fine of $14 million imposed against Liberty University on March 5.
Southern Baptist Convention Creates Nonprofit to Prevent Sexual Abuse
The report outlined the SBC’s plans to create a nonprofit organization independent of the convention to aid the Abuse Reform Implementation Task Force in its efforts to prevent and deal with abuse in its churches.
Spiritual Growth During the Spring Semester
Spring semester for many students is full of assignments, tests, and the business that comes with being a college student. With the fast-track pace of a college student’s life, it can be easy to neglect one’s spiritual health. That is why throughout the semester, student organizations and faculty have multiple events planned that aid in the spiritual growth of students.
JBU’s Center For Faith and Flourishing Hosts Anti-Human Ideologies Lecture
Tuesday, November 14, John Brown University’s Center for Faith and Flourishing hosted lecturer Jay W. Richards, PhD, and his presentation on Anti-Human Ideologies. His lecture not only covered certain Anti-Human ideologies such as Deep Ecology, Transhumanism, and Gender Ideology, but also how Christians should respond to them in a world that is rapidly adopting these ideologies.
Church of England Moves Forward with Plans to Bless Same-Sex Couples
The role that the church should play in performing same-sex marriages has been at the forefront of theological debates, and the topic of conversations spiritual leaders have been having for some time now. However, in recent years, more and more churches have started to actively take stances on this issue.
A World in Crises: the Christian’s Response
On Monday, Oct. 2, 2023, the country of Guatemala erupted in mass protests all over the nation. The protesters called for the resignation of Attorney General Consuelo Porras who has been attempting to block President-elect Bernardo Arévalo from officially taking office.
JBU Biology Department Hosts Faith and Science Q&A
Last week on Monday, Oct. 2, John Brown University’s Biology Department hosted a Faith and Science Q&A panel. This panel allowed students to have their scientific questions answered through the lens of the Christian faith by panelists with professional backgrounds in the fields of science and faith.
The Importance of Sabbath for Students
The tradition of the Sabbath is a long-standing practice in the Christian faith, with its origins being rooted at the very beginning of creation. For many western Christians, the practice of the Sabbath takes place on Sunday and involves attending church, fellowshipping with family and friends and resting for the week to come.
John Brown welcomes Reverend Curtiss P. Smith for Spiritual Emphasis Week
John Brown University students participated in Spiritual Emphasis Week, taking place from Sept. 5 to Sept. 7, by hearing from Chapel guest speaker, the Rev. Curtiss Smith. Throughout the week, Smith delivered messages on spiritual growth and maturity. Every semester, Spiritual Emphasis Week offers an additional chapel service on Wednesday that works along an adjusted class schedule so that all of JBU can attend the service.