Pope says hell is real
Speaking to a crowd in a northern suburb of Rome, the pope has attempted to remind his followers that hell is a real. The story is here.
Notice at the end of the story, it is stated that the pope said in October that “limbo” was only a “theological hypothesis,” and not a “definitive truth of the faith.” Does that mean no more purgatory for Catholicism?
‘Calling upon angels’
On the Beliefnet.com website, the leading story today is called “Finding Your Angels.” Presented on this page are three “meditations” by author Doreen Virtue helping you to call on your guardian angel, relieve strees with the archangel Michael, and promote healing with the angel Raphael.
Far and away from biblical truth, these “meditations” sound more like prayers to angels. For instance, the transcript of the “stress relieving meditation” encourages the reader or listener to “call upon the Archangel Michael,” saying “please come to us now.” The author then encourages folks to ask Michael to clear them of unforgiveness, anger, and the like.
DTS professor misses chance to scripturally refute ’spiritual resurrection’
by Matt Clifton
With interest I watched Ted Koppel’s follow-up discussion on the “Lost Tomb of Jesus” program that aired on the Discovery Channel Sunday, March 4. Mr. Koppel approached many issues that were left untouched by makers of the film, and it was good to see archaeologists and theologians have an opportunity to refute the [...]
