Saturday, December 24, 2011

The Virgin Birth and Prophecy

The Virgin Birth and Prophecy: "At the time of Mary’s pregnancy, the idea of a virgin birth was not completely foreign to the Jews’ understanding of their Scripture. Although they misinterpreted it, many of the rabbis exegeted Jeremiah 31:22 (“a woman shall encompass a man”) in a way that suggested the Messiah would have an unusual birth."

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Pakistani Christians Face Alienation, Discrimination This Christmas | Fox News

Pakistani Christians Face Alienation, Discrimination This Christmas | Fox News: "ISLAMABAD- In one of Pakistan’s poorest neighborhoods Christmas lights are going up while artists paint holiday scenes on concrete walls. The decorations do little to mask the trash and sewage that litter the ground."

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Many Republicans believe Mormonism is a non-Christian faith | HeraldNet.com - Nation/World

Many Republicans believe Mormonism is a non-Christian faith | HeraldNet.com - Nation/World: "WASHINGTON — A new poll suggests that Mitt Romney's faith could play a role in the 2012 Republican nominating race, with a sizable part of respondents saying they believe that Mormonism is a non-Christian faith."

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