Christian

Christianity is a monotheistic religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ, who lived in the first century in the region that is now Israel. Christians believe that Jesus is the Son of God and the savior of humanity. They believe that he was crucified, died, and was buried, but rose from the dead three days later. The primary source of Christian teachings is the Bible, which is divided into two main sections, the Old Testament and the New Testament. The Old Testament is a collection of religious texts and scriptures that were written before the birth of Jesus Christ. The New Testament contains the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, as well as letters written by his followers. The central beliefs of Christianity include the belief in the Trinity (one God in three persons), salvation through faith in Jesus Christ, and the hope of eternal life. Christians practice their faith in various ways, including attending church, prayer, reading the Bible, participating in sacraments (such as baptism and communion), and engaging in charitable works. Christianity is the largest religion in the world, with an estimated 2.4 billion followers.

 

 

Hundreds to gather at ‘Restore 2023’ for insight and healing from church hurt
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Hundreds to gather at ‘Restore 2023’ for insight and healing from church hurt

Editor’s note: PBJ Learning is non-denominational.  Two-day conference on Oct. 13-14 featuring Mary DeMuth, Lori Anne Thompson, Wade Mullen, Julie Roys and more expected to draw people from across U.S., Canada. ELGIN, Ill., — Hundreds of abuse survivors, advocates, allies, and church leaders will gather in the Chicago area next month for a unique, two-day…

Vancouver Island author recalls ‘Life in a Doomsday Cult’ in new memoir
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Vancouver Island author recalls ‘Life in a Doomsday Cult’ in new memoir

A Port Alberni writer has released a memoir where he talks about his experience escaping from a religious cult. In 1972, author Perry Bulwer says he was a naive 16-year-old growing up in Port Alberni, a mill town on Vancouver Island in British Columbia. He dropped out of high school to run away with the…

Church of England substantiates abuse allegations against prominent youth ministry founder
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Church of England substantiates abuse allegations against prominent youth ministry founder

An internal investigation by the Church of England has substantiated allegations of abuse of power and spiritual abuse against prominent youth ministry leader Mike Pilavachi. The National Safeguarding Team and the diocese of St. Albans conducted the investigation into Pilavachi, former leader of the ministry Soul Survivor, who was accused of “inappropriate intimate relationships” and…

3 main defenses against child abuse
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3 main defenses against child abuse

The movie “Sound of Freedom” struck a chord with American audiences this summer — and not necessarily a comfortable one. The movie discusses a horrifying concept: child trafficking. But human trafficking is only one form of child sexual abuse.  Taken together with other forms of abuse, Child Protective Services reports around 60,000 cases of child…

Tarrant County 5 Stones August 2023 Meeting
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Tarrant County 5 Stones August 2023 Meeting

Here is our recorded meeting link and chat notes for our August 2023 TC 5 Stones meeting! Our 5 Stones meeting this August consisted of some law enforcement updates and a presentation by Sonya Brooks, Unbound Now Director of Youth Prevention, as she discussed implementation of the HTYPE prevention education grant at FWISD. Link to the recorded meeting: https://youtu.be/Q-w6I3RxUgQ Presentation:…

Human trafficking is a huge problem in Mississippi. These agencies are taking steps to save lives. – Magnolia State Live
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Human trafficking is a huge problem in Mississippi. These agencies are taking steps to save lives. – Magnolia State Live

Published 10:29 pm Monday, August 14, 2023 The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) School of Social Work’s SOARing in Mississippi (Stop, Observe, Act and Respond) team is holding a SOAR for Communities training session at the University’s Gulf Park Campus in Long Beach August 15-17, 2023. This gathering will include personnel from anti-human trafficking service…

USM Social Work’s SOAR Team Facilitating Anti-Human Trafficking Training Aug. 15-17
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USM Social Work’s SOAR Team Facilitating Anti-Human Trafficking Training Aug. 15-17

Mon, 08/14/2023 – 10:51am | By: David Tisdale The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) School of Social Work’s SOARing in Mississippi (Stop, Observe, Act and Respond) team is holding a SOAR for Communities training session at the University’s Gulf Park Campus in Long Beach August 15-17, 2023. This gathering will include personnel from anti-human trafficking…

Vegas’ Dark Side – The Stories of Ex-Prostitutes 🇺🇸
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Vegas’ Dark Side – The Stories of Ex-Prostitutes 🇺🇸

What’s this all about? In this amazing video, Annie, a former sex trafficking victim who worked as a prostitute in Las Vegas, discusses her background, her entry into the industry, her encounters with pimps, and the control they exerted over her life. Annie explains how her initial attraction to the lifestyle was fueled by fantasies…

PODCAST Faith Radio: DiGirolamo, John – It’s Not About the Predator

PODCAST Faith Radio: DiGirolamo, John – It’s Not About the Predator

Speaker: Bob Crittenden Series: Faith Radio Category: Faith Radio, Faith Radio Podcast, The Meeting House Former law enforcement officer and anti-trafficking advocate John DiGirolamo highlighted information regarding the behavior of online predators and provided direction for Christian parents, based on his book, It’s Not About the Predator: A Parent’s Guide to Internet & Social Media Safety.  You can learn…