| | Museum of the Bible unveils Shroud of Turin exhibit | | Curated for you byCP Editors | | Good afternoon! It's Thursday, February 3, and today's headlines include details of a new exhibit at the Museum of the Bible, the Twitter suspension of a U.S. congresswoman, and the acquittal of nine Christians in Iran. | The Museum of the Bible has unveiled a new exhibit that features a full-size replica of the Shroud of Turin, a cloth that some believe Jesus Christ was buried in. “The Mystery of Faith: The Shroud of Turin” exhibit will run through July 31. Jeffrey Kloha, the chief curatorial officer at the Museum of the Bible, says, "Throughout this high-tech, interactive exhibit, visitors will explore how this cloth connects to the Gospels and has become one of the most immediately recognizable images of any figure from the Bible. Though the Shroud itself does not leave Turin, it has been featured on magazine covers, in documentaries, and even in Hollywood films. This exhibition explores the fascination and faith inspired by this cloth." Read more.In Case You Missed It ...5 interesting facts about Ash Wednesday, LentChurch: Sisters and chaperone killed by father in sanctuary were all membersTexas church gives away hundreds of prom dresses at annual event |
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| Twitter suspends congresswoman over trans, women's sports comment | | Rep. Vicky Hartzler, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives who is running for the U.S. Senate this year, had her Twitter account suspended because she expressed opposition to trans-identified biological men being allowed to compete in women's sports. Hartzler's tweet read, "Women’s sports are for women, not men pretending to be women.” Hartzler’s Senate campaign manager, Michael Hafner, posted a screenshot of the notice Hartzler received from Twitter explaining that the post violated the platform’s rules on “hateful conduct.” | | Also of Interest... | | Twitter suspends Republican congressman’s account for calling Rachel Levine a manTwitter suspends Christian magazine for saying Biden’s trans nominee is a man, not a womanFacebook censors Babylon Bee post on trans-identified 'Jeopardy!' champion as 'hate speech'Twitter suspends conservative activist who criticized 'surgical mutilation of minors' | | American missionary home after fleeing Ukraine | | Alabama Pastor Mark Posey, who had been in Ukraine on missions work for nearly a month, safely returned to the U.S. after fleeing to the Polish border and catching an international flight home. Posey, who says he was jolted from his sleep by his apartment rattling and shaking as explosions erupted, said he knew he had to flee the country or face potential death. The Winfield Church of Christ minister shared his experiences on Facebook, writing, "After traveling most of the day across the breadth of Ukraine, it did not prepare me for what I saw: thousands and thousands of Ukrainians walking to the border. Many had abandoned their vehicles; older men and women, mothers and their children, and it was cold." Continue reading. |
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| What it truly means to be God's disciple | | Podcaster and Resurrect Ministry founder Hedieh Mirahmadi reflects on her decades spent in the "'works-based' religion of Islam" and explores what it means to truly be a disciple. Writing about the uncertainties we face in the world today—war, fears of economic collapse, and countless other situations that are splashed across the media we consume—she concludes, "The God of the Bible is different than any other faith. He is a God who speaks. He is relational and communicates directly to His children through His Word. It breathes life into us and makes us that royal priesthood, who love deeply despite all our differences or shortcomings." Continue reading. | | 7 steps churches can take to fight domestic violence | | Katha Blackwell, who has spent 20 years combatting domestic violence and helping women heal from abuse, outlines seven ways churches can fight domestic violence. Among her advice: Regularly speak against it, provide abuse victims with confidential places to talk, and don't brush off claims of violence—believe the victims. Continue reading. |
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| Christian converts acquitted in Iran | | An Iranian appeals court has acquitted nine Christian converts serving five-year prison sentences on charges of “acting against national security” for their participation in house churches in a ruling Open Doors USA is calling a "landmark decision." Judges Seyed Ali Asghar Kamali and Akbar Johari found “insufficient evidence” the accused acted against national security, arguing that Christians are taught to live in “obedience, submission, and support of the authorities.” Human rights watchdog Article 18 Advocacy Director Mansour Borji said the court’s decision was “unlike any other of its type" and noted the judges took considerable lengths to explain their verdicts based on the country's constitution, judicial principles, legal provisions, and Islamic traditions. |
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| WATCH: NFL Hall of Famer Dawkins talks faith, mental health | | In this video interview with The Christian Post, NFL Hall of Fame Safety Brian Dawkins shares how his faith sustained him amid mental health struggles and why he's passionate about helping others in similar situations. Dawkins, who recently released a book detailing his mental health and faith journey, says, "There's so much that's out there for us to grasp of just how awesome God has made us to be." Watch now. | | | | | Thank you for spending part of your day with us. We look forward to seeing you again tomorrow! -- CP Editors |
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