Examining Faith

One of the great challenges Christians find in accepting the possibility of radical healing (especially “energy healing” technologies like Reiki) is many think that if they actively participate in bringing about the healing of body, mind, or spirit, that this fact alone will tarnish the image of Jesus, and will “dumb him down” to being merely a human being with “some healing powers.”

John MacArthur, pastor of Grace Community Church in California and host of Grace to You, debates top religious authorities about the meaning and message of Jesus’ life and death. Included in the debate are Fr. Michael Manning, host of The Word and The World; syndicated radio host, Denis Prager; John Meacham, managing editor of Newsweek; and author Deepak Chopra.

Death just might be one of the most misunderstood subjects today. To many it is enshrouded in mystery and evokes dreaded feelings of fear, uncertainty, and even hopelessness. Others believe that their deceased loved ones are not dead at all, but instead live with them or in other realms! Still others are confused about the relationship between the body, spirit, and soul. But does it really matter what you believe?

Religious leaders at a Saudi-organized interfaith conference called for an international pact to combat terrorism. Representatives – including Islamic, Christian and Jewish leaders – asked the U.N. General Assembly to call a special session to help foster dialogue between “followers of religions, civilizations and cultures” and prevent “a clash of civilizations,” according to Agence France-Presse. “Terrorism [...]