‘Religion’ Category

Police question Bishop Obinim over juju allegations

Nov 30th, 2009 | Religion

The Suame Divisional Police Crime Officer, DSP Kwaku Duah, has confirmed to PEACE NEWS that he has ordered the General Overseer of the International God’s Way Church to produce two individuals to assist in investigations into a case of conspiracy.
Bishop Daniel Obinim is alleged to be the brain behind a plot to bury dead snakes, [...]



Ghanaian gospel music don’t make sense – Sonnie Badu

Nov 7th, 2009 | Religion

UK-based Ghanaian international gospel star, Sonnie Badu has taken a swipe at the lyrical content of some Ghanaian gospel music, describing them as ‘senseless’.
He declared that Ghanaian local gospel songs lack lyrical direction when compared to that of Nigeria, adding, “This has contributed to the country’s inability to produce international gospel stars”.
Sonnie Badu made these [...]



Kathryn Kuhlman – Video

Oct 17th, 2009 | Religion

Kathryn Kuhlman



Tony Blair: Nations of the world must listen to the Catholic Church

Sep 3rd, 2009 | Religion

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, who converted to the Catholic faith a few years ago, addressed participants at the Rimini Meeting in Italy, saying, “The voice of the Church should be heard” and “it should speak confidently, clearly and openly,” reports Catholic News Agency.
During his speech the former Prime Minister underscored, “Faith and reason [...]



Who is TB Joshua’s Mentor?

Jul 7th, 2009 | Africa & World, Religion

Whatever stance one has taken on the credibility of TB Joshua, the famous (or infamous?) pastor of The Synagogue Church of All Nation’s in Lagos, Nige ria – one fact remains indisputable, his is an incredible journey surrounded in mystery and being written in history. Joshua is easily the most vilified pastor in Africa, yet [...]



Yemen Militants Kill Christian Aid Workers Over Mission Work

Jun 26th, 2009 | Religion

anitaandandrita-christianworkerskilledwortySANA’A/WOLFSBURG (Worthy News)– Christian aid workers are believed to have been kidnapped and killed in Yemen by suspected Islamic militants because they were involved in evangelism among Muslims and had been warned to end their mission work, BosNewsLife learned



TD Jakes thankful after gas explosion at home

Jun 21st, 2009 | Religion

Since his brush with death last week, megachurch pastor TD Jakes says he has experienced an outpouring of love and support greater than any he’s seen in all his years serving as a pastor. A gas explosion in the sun room of his Dallas home demolished that entire portion of his house. “So many statements [...]



China Continues House Church Raids; Website Closed

Jun 19th, 2009 | Religion

great-wall-ofchinafotosearchBEIJING, CHINA (Worthy News)– At least six Christians from China’s Henan province were behind bars Thursday, June 18, after security forces stormed their house church following a similar raid on a house church in Sichuan province, Christian rights investigators



Ghost forest in Trafalgar Square

Jun 16th, 2009 | Religion

A ‘ghost rainforest’ of huge tree stumps from the jungles of Africa is to form a dramatic artwork in London’s Trafalgar Square.
The display aims to highlight the threat of deforestation.
It will surround Nelson’s Column – which at 169 feet is about the same height as the trees while alive.
By night green laser beams will shine [...]



E.P. Church to improve on its educational institutions

Jun 13th, 2009 | Religion

The Evangelical Presbyterian (E.P.) Church Educational Unit has initiated a nine year development programme to tackle infrastructure and other problems confronting its educational institutions throughout the country.
The 809,200 Ghana cedis “Macedonia Project,” would be tackled in three phases of three years each beginning from the end of 2009 to 2019.
Reverend Winfred Hayford Yao Azornu, Acting [...]