Alex Murashko

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Sep 17, 2011
Coptic Christians Threaten to Leave Denomination Over Divorce, Remarriage Laws
A group of Egyptian Copts is protesting the country’s Coptic Orthodox Church for its refusal to change current divorce and marriage laws and are declaring its intent to leave the denomination.
Sep 16, 2011
Churches Need Better Online Presence, Says 'Outspoken' Author
For churches to effectively deliver the message of the Gospel in today’s world, they need to have an online presence, says the lead author of the newly released book, "Outspoken: Conversations on Church Communication."
Sep 16, 2011
Brain Expert Questions Pat Robertson's Mental Health After Alzheimer's Remarks
Brain health expert and bestselling author Dr. Daniel Amen said that Pat Robertson’s view on Alzheimer’s, which includes his belief that it would be justifiable to divorce a spouse that has the disease, makes him question the Christian broadcaster’s own mental health.
Sep 15, 2011
Evangelical Council: Church Tax Breaks, Compensations Scrutinized
In an effort to more clearly define and look into possible changes in legislation regarding tax breaks and compensations for churches and nonprofit groups, the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) has appointed a trio of panels.
Sep 14, 2011
Megachurch Asks for $1M to Stay in Former K-Mart, 'Promised Land'
The pastor of a 6,000-member church that meets in a former K-Mart building is asking other churches to help with the $1 million needed to stay on the property he considers the “promised land.”
Sep 14, 2011
Mars Hill Pastor Says Theology Not Enough; Launches Website
Seattle megachurch pastor Mark Driscoll launched his own website Tuesday, providing a central hub for his observations on theology and today’s culture, which he is already well-known for delivering from the pulpit and on the Internet.
Sep 13, 2011
Will Archbishop of Canterbury Resign?
Speculation that the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Rowan Williams, who is considered the symbolic head of the worldwide Anglican Communion, will be resigning next year continues after a report from a U.K. newspaper Sunday.
Sep 12, 2011
Rick Warren on 9/11: Americans Get Through Grief, Not Over It
Grief coming as the result of devastating tragedies such as the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the United States is not something anyone can simply process alone, said Orange County megachurch pastor Rick Warren during special weekend services.
Sep 11, 2011
Greg Laurie's Harvest Crusade LA: 50,000 Led in 9/11 Prayer
Holding his first Harvest Crusades outreach event in the media hub nicknamed "City of Angels," Greg Laurie brought his message of hope in Jesus Christ to an estimated 50,000 people at Dodger Stadium Saturday evening.
Sep 9, 2011
Study: Americans More Aware of US Religious Diversity Since 9/11
In the 10 years since the 9/11 tragedy, Americans and churches across the United States are more prone to consider partnering with faiths and denominations other than their own for social outreach events, said a Hartford Seminary professor, who is leading a religious study program on interfaith cooperation.