Why Jesus Never Stopped Asking Questions
Source: The New York Times By Peter Wehner Mr. Wehner, who served in various roles in the three Republican administrations before the Trump administration, is a contributing Opinion writer. He attends […]
Arrests, Beatings and Secret Prayers: Inside the Persecution of India’s Christians
Source: New York Times By Jeffrey Gettleman and Suhasini Raj “They want to remove us from society,” a Christian farmer said of Hindu extremists. Rising attacks on Christians are part of a broader […]
As we get ready to celebrate Christmas, my debate on ‘the birth of God?’ with the top Christian apologist
Refuting William Lane Craig’s: ‘The Birth of God’ Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times William Lane Craig (born August 23, 1949[1]) is a leading American Christian […]
Donald Cozzens, Priest Who Pressed Church From Within, Dies at 82
Source: New York Times By Katharine Q. Seelye; Dec. 16, 2021 The Rev. Donald Cozzens, a Roman Catholic priest who challenged the church on its culture of secrecy and its denial that it protected priests who molested children, died on Dec. 9 in Mayfield Heights, Ohio. He was 82. His sister, […]
Can Pope Francis make real change for women? Vatican women leaders assess his chances
Source: RNS December 16, 2021By Claire Giangravé; ShareTweetShare VATICAN CITY (RNS) — A panel of women who have attained leadership positions in the Catholic Church met on Thursday (Dec. 16) to discuss Pope Francis’ ambitious plan to reform the power structures in the church, raising questions about female ordination, the role […]
About three-in-ten U.S. adults are now religiously unaffiliated
To Know more how you can benefit from the Muslim Times, go to our Homepage or About Us page The secularizing shifts in American society show no signs of slowing. The latest Pew Research Center […]
The Council of Nicaea and three others
The best way to understand the doctrine of ‘Trinity’ is to study its historical evolution. It took four Ecumenical Councils from year 325 CE till 451 CE, spread over more […]
Video: Original Sin Knocked out By Richard Dawkins
Prof. Richard Dawkins has one of his better moments, in the beginning, in this debate, when he says that it is senseless to believe that God had to come to […]
whether Biden should be denied Communion over his abortion stance
U.S. Catholics divided by party on whether Biden should be denied Communion over his abortion stance The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops today approved a document on the meaning of Communion that […]
Priest convicted in France may have abused dozens in Lebanon
To Know more how you can benefit from the Muslim Times, go to our Homepage or About Us page BY ANADOLU AGENCY ALebanese priest sentenced in absentia to 15 years in prison by a […]
Mixed marriages lead to fewer Catholic children
Source: National Catholic Reporter Your grandmother was right. If you marry a non-Catholic, your children are less likely to end up Catholics than if you marry a Catholic. This was […]
The main differences between Catholics and Protestants
Source: DW In Germany, the country of the Reformation, a deep animosity divided Catholic and Protestant Christians up until a few decades ago. This division had deepened over the centuries through religious conflicts and wars. It all started when Reformation took place, 500 years ago, as Martin Luther (1483-1546) tried to […]
The question roiling the Catholic Church: Who’s a good Catholic?
Source: The Hill On Oct. 29, President Biden held a 75-minute meeting with Pope Francis. The two heads of state discussed the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines to poor countries, the plight of refugees and the climate crisis. But their encounter was also uniquely pastoral. The pope blessed Biden’s rosary beads and assured the second Catholic U.S. president that he is […]
Does Truth Prevail: Enjoy the Netflix Series, Bonfire of Destiny, Based on a True Story?
Epigraph: Blessed are the merciful,for they will be shown mercy.Blessed are the pure in heart,for they will see God.Blessed are the peacemakers,for they will be called children of God. (Matthew […]
French Clerical Abuse Report Puts Spotlight on Confession
Source: New York Times By Norimitsu Onishi and Aurelien Breeden PARIS — The absolute secrecy of confession is central to the Roman Catholic faith. What is said in confession is between a penitent […]
French bishops agree to compensate sex abuse victims
PARIS (AP) — France’s Catholic Church announced on Monday that it would financially compensate sex abuse victims by selling property assets or taking out a loan if needed. French bishops […]
A grateful Afghanistan says goodbye to Germany’s Merkel
By Ajmal Shams, who is vice president of the Afghanistan Social Democratic Party. He is a former deputy minister in the Afghan National Unity Government. Twitter: @ajmsham Source: Arab News […]
Top US Catholic bishop calls social justice movements ‘pseudo-religion’
Source: Religion News Service By Jack Jenkins (RNS) — Archbishop José H. Gomez, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, railed against “new social justice movements” during a speech Thursday […]