Christianity

The German mystic Meister Eckhart said that man knows so many things but does not know himself. “Go into your own ground” he said, “and learn to know yourself.” Brian Harper, a journalist and author who writes from a Christian perspective, would agree. In his book Less is More, he…

‘Christianity’ is trending across the United States, but it’s not some great reawakening of the American faithful – it’s anxious church-goers who are nervous that their religion will be next to suffer the wrath of cancel culture. The phrase shot to the top of the Twitter trending charts after a…

There has been a nationwide protest against gender-based violence in Nigeria. This protest has been used to raise awareness about rape, and to mobilize all sections of the society against sexual and gender-based abuses.Protests have been held at state capitals-in  Calabar, Ibadan, Jos, and Umuahia. While these demonstrations have overwhelmingly…

The Nigerian Government has accused the United Kingdom All-Party Parliamentary Group on International Religious Freedom or Belief of drawing wrong conclusions in its latest report about the country.Garba Shehu, Senior Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari, in a statement on Friday commended the group for some…

The United Kingdom All-Party Parliamentary Group for International Freedom of Religion or Belief, a group of over 100 British parliamentarians from different political parties and from both Houses of Parliament, has condemned the genocide of Christians in Nigeria.The group also raised concerns on the escalating inter-communal violence in Nigeria characterised…

The Independent employs reporters around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, please consider a contribution. Hillary Clinton has accused Donald Trump of trying to "hijack" Christianity and the Bible, saying: "He can’t tell you a single thing that’s in it.” She also predicted that if the…

Welcome to the liturgical woke, which eerily feels like off-brand Christianity.NEW YORK, USA - JUNE 11: 'Black Lives Matter' protests continue in New York City, United States on June 11, 2020 over the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died after being pinned down by a white…

An lull in US-Iran hostilities seems to have settled over the Middle East, serving US and Iranian interests alike.The Trump administration appears to be taking credit for this change, but it would be a mistake to think "maximum pressure" has brought it about, writes Defense Priorities fellow Bonnie Kristian.Visit Business…

Romney — who won praise from Democratic and Republican lawmakers alike on Monday for joining the nationwide demonstrations — said he had talked with Tim Scott of South Carolina, the only African American Republican senator, among other GOP lawmakers. The plan is in its early stages and has yet to…

It’s been a dreadful week or two hasn’t it? So much anger and hate, so much murder and mayhem, so much pain and destruct-ion. I seriously thought about leaving Colossians this week and looking for a text that would bring a relevant message from God’s Word that would help us…