Summary of news from June 2, 2023
Discover a summary of 5 news published on the InfoChrétienne website this Friday, June 2, a good way to have a global vision of what is happening in the world, especially in the Christian sphere.
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Christians growing in minority in a once predominantly Christian Lebanon
The particularity of this country with multiple confessions even in the distribution of power is increasingly threatened with the constant decrease in the number of Christians.
Tim Scott, evangelical senator, announces his candidacy for the White House
US Senator Tim Scott, an evangelical Christian, has officially announced his candidacy for the 2024 US presidential elections.
Concert prevented by fundamentalists in a church in Carnac: two people will be judged
Two people will be tried for infringement of freedom of expression and intentional violence after incidents in a church in Carnac (Morbihan) provoked by Breton fundamentalist Catholics opposed to the holding of a concert
UK: Christian teacher suspended for violating pronouns
In the UK, a Christian teacher was suspended for refusing to use the pronouns chosen by some of his students. According to the information reported, the professor was suspended for violating the policies of inclusion and
What 3 Kids and Teens Taught Me About Kindness
After surveying over 3 students about kindness, I learned a lot about how children and teens understand and practice this quality, especially in school.
43 Nigerian Christians dead in attack on their village
On May 11, the village of Takalafiya in Nasarawa State, Nigeria was attacked by Fulani herders, sources told Morning Star News. 43 people died, the church was destroyed, houses were burned down.
Seek things from above, a call to be like Christ
Today, let's dive into the inspiring passage of Colossians 3:1. Paul teaches us that the true Christian is called to live a new life in Christ. It is not just a title, but a deep and beautiful responsibility.
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Christians growing in minority in a once predominantly Christian Lebanon
The particularity of this country with multiple confessions even in the distribution of power is increasingly threatened with the constant decrease in the number of Christians.
Tim Scott, evangelical senator, announces his candidacy for the White House
US Senator Tim Scott, an evangelical Christian, has officially announced his candidacy for the 2024 US presidential elections.
UK: Christian teacher suspended for violating pronouns
In the UK, a Christian teacher was suspended for refusing to use the pronouns chosen by some of his students. According to the information reported, the professor was suspended for violating the policies of inclusion and
Suffering from a neurodegenerative disease, she has been pedaling for more than a month to make people love palliative care
Cycling 1 kilometers in two months to warn of the glaring lack of palliative care units in France and to denounce the path to euthanasia, this is the mission that Caroline Brandicourt has set herself.
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43 Nigerian Christians dead in attack on their village
On May 11, the village of Takalafiya in Nasarawa State, Nigeria was attacked by Fulani herders, sources told Morning Star News. 43 people died, the church was destroyed, houses were burned down.
Nouman Ashgar is sentenced to death for blasphemy in Pakistan
In Pakistan, Nouman Ashgar, 24, who had been accused of blasphemy with his cousin Sunny Mushtaq, has just been sentenced to death for blasphemy.
In China, a forbidden house church is looted by the police
The organization ChinaAid deplores the fact that "whenever Christians refuse to register with an atheist government, the Communist Party treats them like animals".
Discovering his Christian faith, a husband deprives his wife of food and abandons her in a park to be devoured by wild animals
"My husband came back from work and called me, and I didn't answer because I was sound asleep. He opened the door and found me with my Bible and a notebook on my chest. . He shouted: 'Allahu Akbar'."
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Concert prevented by fundamentalists in a church in Carnac: two people will be judged
Two people will be tried for infringement of freedom of expression and intentional violence after incidents in a church in Carnac (Morbihan) provoked by Breton fundamentalist Catholics opposed to the holding of a concert
What 3 Kids and Teens Taught Me About Kindness
After surveying over 3 students about kindness, I learned a lot about how children and teens understand and practice this quality, especially in school.
Netherlands: more and more cases of euthanasia, even of intellectually disabled people
The year 2022 has seen the crossing of a symbolic threshold in terms of euthanasia in the Netherlands where one in twenty deaths was caused by doctors at the request of people who no longer wish to live. Among them, couples.
Pole dance in a church: the Protestant community of Strasbourg causes a sensation
Despite all the protests, a Protestant community in Strasbourg is sticking to its idiosyncratic cultural program: a professional pole-dancer is to perform to the sound of Italian opera in the Saint-Guillaume church from Wednesday.
Does the state have to lie to act?
"I assume perfectly to lie to protect my president." Sibeth Ndiaye has the merit of frankness when she proclaims that she deliberately unties the pact which governs the relationship between rulers and citizens in a liberal democracy.
End of life: the future law will have to ensure "traceability from A to Z", according to Firmin Le Bodo
The future bill opening active assistance in dying will have to ensure "traceability from A to Z" for a priori and a posteriori control, announced on Sunday the Minister Delegate, Agnès Firmin Le Bodo, in charge of Territorial Organization.
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"Vaincre or Die" finally available on DVD
The first film produced by Puy du Fou, released in January 2023 at the cinema, having made more than 300 admissions at the box office, is finally available for purchase on DVD and on the VOD platform on SAJE+!
Martin Scorsese announces upcoming Jesus film
After the Cannes Film Festival, filmmaker Martin Scorsese returned to Italy. He met Pope Francis in a private audience and then traveled to a conference titled “The Global Aesthetics of the Catholic Imagination” in Rome.
Take part in the next Night for the Mission
Saje Distribution has been one of the founding members of Nuit Pour la Mission for 3 years now. For this 3rd edition, Saje will not present a project this year, but we are very happy to invite you to this evening
Worldwide rights to 'The Chosen' sold to Lionsgate to expand series distribution
By his own admission, Dallas Jenkins did not like Christian films which he found of poor quality. He probably never imagined one day creating a series enjoying international success, "The Chosen" and that it would interest a large company.
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Ramadan in football: a singular management of religion at work?
Ramadan, which ended on April 21, had its share of controversy in the world of professional football. Should we, for example, give breaks to allow active players to hydrate?
London football club celebrate promotion by singing praises to God
Leyton Orient is a football club from London. Its players have just learned that their club has been promoted to a higher league and their celebration does not go unnoticed on the networks.
Tokyo Olympics, Sochi: sports journalism and behind the scenes
A passionate job but also a demanding job: how do sports journalists live from the inside all the sports competitions they report on?
Olympic Games: the Catholic Church wants chaplains available daily in the Olympic village
The Catholic Church intends to offer support to athletes who wish it "24 hours a day" for the duration of the 24 Olympics in Paris and wishes to "obtain places for the most vulnerable", we learned Monday from its officials. .
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The March for Jesus on June 3: an event to promote Christian values
The March for Jesus, an event of national scope, will be held this year on June 3: bring all Christians together, promote the values of the Gospel, praise! An exceptional event
The Catholic Episcopate publishes a "manual" to "deconstruct Christian anti-Judaism"
The Conference of Bishops of France (CEF) presented Tuesday a "manual", which from the teaching of the Church, wants to be a "tool" to "deconstruct the clichés" having nourished "Christian anti-Judaism".
"Let's wake up France with the March for Jesus"
A few days before the March for Jesus on June 3, meeting with Pastor Gilbert Léonian, president of the event
My Church is international
Because "international" is not the prerogative of workers and rappers, a return in three programs to the international news of the Churches: from Brussels to Nice via Mantes-la-Jolie, an international journey of 1320 kilometers.
Pope expresses support for Catholics in China
Pope Francis on Wednesday expressed his support for Catholics in China, dedicating "a special thought to those who suffer, priests and faithful", in a context of tension regarding the situation of Catholics in the country.
Church of England joins shareholder revolt over Shell's climate targets
The Church of England announced on Tuesday it would vote against a 'green' transition plan proposed by energy giant Shell, joining other minority shareholders who are calling for carbon reduction targets
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Seek things from above, a call to be like Christ
Today, let's dive into the inspiring passage of Colossians 3:1. Paul teaches us that the true Christian is called to live a new life in Christ. It is not just a title, but a deep and beautiful responsibility.
The Good Shepherd: He Who Nurtures, Protects, and Leads
Today we are going to dive into Psalm 23:1-2. In this psalm, David celebrates God's faithfulness as a shepherd. He recognizes that God is the one who feeds, protects and guides his flock.
Understand the POWER of our words! Build or destroy?
Let's read Proverbs 18, verse 21: “Words can give life or death. Anyone who likes to talk must accept the consequences. This proverb is full of wisdom.
How do you overcome obstacles with God by your side?
Maybe you are feeling some seemingly insurmountable challenges right now. His promise is clear: nothing will hurt you and he is with you every step of the way.
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Frugal computing: when will digital technology be compatible with planetary limits?
Global warming and the gradual depletion of fossil and mineral resources are undeniable realities today. These phenomena presage a lasting change in our lifestyles, particularly on the economic level.
After the COP15 in Montreal, where is the action in favor of biodiversity?
As you probably remember, in December 2022, COP15, the international conference on biological diversity, was held in Montreal. Biodiversity remains the poor relation of political and societal initiatives on the environment
Helsinki Faculty of Theology to confer honorary doctorate on Greta Thunberg
Greta Thunberg soon doctor honoris causa in theology, this is what announced the university of Helsinki, in Finland, which decided to confer this distinction on the young activist of 20 years, as well as various other personalities.
Ecolieux: living well with a low carbon footprint?
Throughout France, citizens are coming together to live, work together and invent new places to live that would be adapted to the challenges of ecological transition. They create what are called schoolboys who are characterized by the ch
Eunice Foote, the first scientist (and suffragist) to theorize climate change
In 1859, Irish physicist John Tyndall was the first to discover that molecules of gases such as carbon dioxide, methane and water vapor (known today as greenhouse gases or GHGs) block infrared radiation. We
546 kilos of waste in your living room: what if augmented reality came to the rescue of the environment?
Our relationship with the environment is often biased by social desirability: today, for example, it is difficult to publicly declare oneself against the preservation of the environment. While the vast majority of respondents say
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Martin Scorsese announces upcoming Jesus film
After the Cannes Film Festival, filmmaker Martin Scorsese returned to Italy. He met Pope Francis in a private audience and then traveled to a conference titled “The Global Aesthetics of the Catholic Imagination” in Rome.
How Justin Bieber evangelized the stewardess of his private jet
While boarding his private jet, Justin Bieber interviews a flight attendant. These questions will change the life of this woman..
Country music legend Dolly Parton puts her faith at the center of her performance
Dolly Parton, the famous American singer, recently proved her unshakable faith once again during an emotional concert. During her performance, she performed the song titled "When did we lose faith in God?"
Ivory Coast: in the name of the "Lord" the evangelical rapper KS Bloom is a hit
"I have always dreamed of being an artist, but I did not know that I had to do it for the Lord": KS Bloom, a young evangelical Ivorian rapper, managed in a few years to make a splash by declaiming his pious life.
Science >
What future for digital inclusion in France?
A double question arises: that of the heritage of public policies from the beginning of the century and of the actors working to achieve this ambition and that of the future of digital inclusion in France.
EcoIndex: what is this tool worth that measures the environmental score of websites?
In 15 years, Internet traffic has multiplied by approximately 500 from 2002 to 2017. The associated CO2 emissions were estimated at 762 million tonnes in 2018.
Human genome editing: what hopes and what fears
Human gene editing involves targeted modification of the human genome. Its potential applications, particularly therapeutic, are numerous.
Elon Musk and a thousand experts call for a pause in AI development to protect humanity
As the ChatGPT chatbot continues to evolve and get talked about, hundreds of experts in the field of artificial intelligence express concern in an open letter and ask for a six-month break in research on
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Summary of news from June 2, 2023
Discover a summary of 5 news published on the InfoChrétienne website this Friday, June 2, a good way to have a global vision of what is happening in the world, especially in the Christian sphere.
Summary of news from June 1, 2023
Discover a summary of 5 news published on the InfoChrétienne website this Thursday, June 1st, a good way to have a global vision of what is happening in the world, especially in the Christian sphere.
Netherlands: more and more cases of euthanasia, even of intellectually disabled people
The year 2022 has seen the crossing of a symbolic threshold in terms of euthanasia in the Netherlands where one in twenty deaths was caused by doctors at the request of people who no longer wish to live. Among them, couples.
News summary for May 31, 2023
Discover a summary of 5 news published on the InfoChrétienne website this Wednesday, May 31, a good way to have a global vision of what is happening in the world, especially in the Christian sphere.
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Artificial intelligence: the G7 will work on "responsible" use
G7 leaders announced on Saturday the formation of a future "working group" on artificial intelligence (AI), to lead discussions on the "responsible use" of these tools and the risks they pose.
"The other side of words": algocracy
Made up of algo, apocope of algorithm, and the suffix -cracy (which comes from the Greek kratos, power), algocracy is a term that has emerged in recent years to designate the new political system in which we would have entered.
Famous for christening his stuffed animals, 5-year-old Luke Tilleman gave his first sermon
"He was so adamant and obsessed with baptism that I couldn't deny he understood something he wanted to do. And the same goes for preaching."
Elon Musk welcomes the deletion of the account of an "anti-christ" tweeter advocating pedophilia
While Twitter was not fully committed to the fight against pedophilia, new owner Elon Musk made it his priority. Recently, a user who presents himself in particular as "luciferian" saw his account deleted after having posed
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