Protestantism

The False Christ of “The Chosen”

Just when we thought we had blessedly stamped out the cartoon, CCD “Jesus,” a newer, slicker incarnation of this caricature has seeped back into the Catholic Church in the form of "The Chosen." By Leila Miller, Crisis Magazine, February 20, 2024 My generation first met the... read more

Pat Robertson, broadcaster who helped make religion central to GOP politics, dies at 93

The Christian Broadcasting Network founder tried a run for president and helped make religion central to Republican Party politics in America through his Christian Coalition. Ben Finley, Religious News Service, June 8, 2023 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) — Pat Robertson, a religious... read more

United Methodist bishops meet, look to pivot after 2,400+ churches disaffiliate

United Methodist bishops from across the globe are meeting this week for the first time in person since the COVID-19 pandemic. By Emily McFarlan Miller, Religion News Service, May 1, 2023 A variety of active and retired United Methodist Church bishops meet May 1, 2023, in Chicago. Video... read more

Why Charles III will be anointed at his coronation

By Luke Coppen, the Pillar, May 5, 2023 Millions of people will watch the coronation of King Charles III when it is broadcast live around the world this Saturday.  The Imperial State Crown that Charles III will wear after the coronation service. CSvBibra via Wikimedia (CC BY-SA... read more

The Protestant Doctrine That Gave Us Pro-Trans Churches

For anyone who understands the principles underlying Protestant definitions and interpretations of Holy Scripture, radical pro-transgender Protestants should not be all that surprising.  By Casey Chalk, Crisis Magazine, March 23, 2023 Last year, NPR ran a story titled “Trans... read more

The Pillaging and Plundering of the English Monasteries

By Joseph Pearce, Crisis Magazine, March 31, 2022 Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt from Joseph Pearce’s new book, Faith of Our Fathers: A History of True England (Ignatius Press). [CCI Editor's Note: Joseph Pearce has been a frequent guest speaker at our Catholic Citizens of... read more

AT THE PCA GENERAL ASSEMBLY, THE LITTLE GUYS STOOD UP

By Carl R. Trueman, First Things, July 8, 2021 The summer of 2021 is proving to be an interesting time for the conservative Protestant denominations of the U.S. First, the Southern Baptist Convention's annual meeting witnessed the contentious election of a new president, who was engulfed in... read more

Should We Evangelize Protestants?

By Casey Chalk, Catholic Thing, August 9, 2020 We should stop trying to evangelize Protestants, some Catholics say. “Let’s get our own house clean first, before we invite our fellow Christians in,” someone commented on a recent article of mine that presented a Catholic rejoinder to a... read more

United Methodist Church Leaders Agree in Principle to Split Over Gay Rights

If approved, deal would allow same-sex marriage and give opponents opportunity to form a new denomination By Ian Lovett, Wall Street Journal, January 3, 2020 Leaders of the United Methodist Church have agreed in principle on a deal that will divide the denomination, potentially ending years... read more

St. Thomas More Didn’t Die For This — Did He?

By Shaun Kenney, The Wanderer, August 15, 2019 Our European readers who are attempting to decipher the average Catholic in the United States would do themselves well to watch the film A Man for All Seasons featuring Paul Scofield as St. Thomas More and for good reason. One might posit that... read more

Pope Francis warns against sovereignism: “It leads to war”

In an interview, the pontiff says: «Europe shall not break apart, it must be saved, it has human and Christian roots». «Ursula von der Leyen can revive the strength of the Founding Fathers» With Domenico Agasso, Jr. , LaStampa, August 9, 2019 VATICAN CITY. The Pope opens the door on time... read more

A Kindly Light

A gay pride rainbow flag flies along with the U.S. flag in front of the Asbury United Methodist Church in Prairie Village, Kan., on Friday, April 19, 2019.

United Methodists edge toward breakup over LGBT policies

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