“Biography of Sunan Gresik: The Role of a Wali Songo in Spreading Islam in Java”
Whenever Plus – The spread of Islam cannot be separated from the role of the Wali Songo. As you know, in the Javanese language, sanga or songo means 9. So, as the name implies, there are 9 Wali Songo. Of the 9 guardians, Sunan Gresik is one of them. Just like the guardians in other […]
Remembering Timothy Keller: An Evangelical Pastor, Theologian, and Best-selling Author
Timothy James Keller, evangelical pastor, theologian and author of several best-selling books, died Friday May 19, at the age of 72. The man whose fame had long since crossed American borders had advanced pancreatic cancer, diagnosed in the summer of 2020. His passing was announced by his son, Michael Keller, citing his last words. “There […]
Salman Rushdie Makes First Public Appearance Since Near-Fatal Knife Attack at PEN America Gala
AFP, published on Friday, May 19, 2023 at 06:50 For the first time since a knife attack in the United States in August which almost cost him his life, the British writer Salman Rushdie reappeared Thursday evening in public in New York during a gala of an organization for the defense of writers. The famous […]
Georg Gänswein, Former Private Secretary of Pope Benedict XVI, Leads Service in Freiburg Cathedral
Freiburg (dpa / lsw) – The former private secretary of Pope Benedict XVI, Georg Gänswein, led a service in Freiburg Cathedral. The archdiocese confirmed this on Monday on request. The archbishop came from Rome to his home diocese for two days, according to a video at morning mass in the church. In Freiburg he was […]
“The Healing Power of Music: Why Worship is Vital for Christians”
What does music do to Christians? And why is worship so important? Jürgen Krabbenhöft pursues these questions in “Church Up Close”. Medicine has proven that music has a positive effect on heartbeat, breathing and blood pressure. Can music be a savior in times of need? In addition, Jürgen Krabbenhöft reads verses 14 to 23 from […]
“Blessing of Bicycles at New York’s Episcopalian Cathedral: A Ritual to Keep Cyclists Safe in Dangerous City Streets”
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Lined up with their bikes in the nave of the Anglican Cathedral in New York, harnessed like professional cyclists or simple walkers, hundreds of followers of the little queen were “blessed” on Saturday during a 25-year-old ritual, supposed to protect them from accidents in the city. “May the paths come your way. May the wind […]
“Blessing of Bicycles” Ritual Continues to Protect Cyclists in New York City amidst Dangerous Conditions
AFP, published on Sunday, May 07, 2023 at 09:46 Lined up with their bikes in the nave of the Anglican Cathedral in New York, harnessed like professional cyclists or simple walkers, hundreds of followers of the little queen were “blessed” on Saturday during a 25-year-old ritual, supposed to protect them from accidents in the city. […]
“Experience the Magic: Inside Hans Zimmer’s Spectacular Film Music Concert”
“Film music is the heart and soul of every film,” said James Cameron, director of such well-known films as Terminator or Titanic. But applied music, as it is called to distinguish it from purposeless, so-called absolute music, seems to have broken away from its close connection to film for a long time. Pieces by the […]
“US Labor Law and Religious Rights: The Groff Sabbath Rest Case in the Supreme Court”
Is the US Supreme Court overturning parts of the labor law because of an evangelical who wants to legally enforce what he believes to be a religious right, the “Sabbath” rest? In an April 18 hearing, top US justices expressed sympathy for Gerald Groff’s position. The former postal worker, a devout conservative Christian from Pennsylvania, […]
Sophie Rtveliashvili and Garry Fischmann to Host Next Jewrovision Show
The secret is out: Sophie Rtveliashvili and Garry Fischmann will lead through the next Jewrovision show. So this time there is again a team of moderators. “I’m really looking forward to it, and I like hosting the evening for two,” said Sophie Rtveliashvili at the announcement on Friday in Berlin. It is a great honor […]