Year of religious upheaval shapes 1977 in faiths across the globe
The year gathered attention for Sadat and Begin appealing to shared biblical roots, the rise of born again and charismatic movements, a split in the Episcopal Church over women’s ordination, and global conflicts such as persecutions in Africa. Jewish and Muslim reconciliation efforts were cited as a rare hopeful highlight amid broader religious controversy and reform.
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Christian Century
Carter
Saepuerding
Northern Ireland
Lefebvre
U.S
New York
Long Island
Switzerland
Vatican
United States
Unification Church
Sun Myung Moon
Jonah’s universal love and human dignity in prophecy
Viola B Phillips argues the book of Jonah teaches God’s universal love beyond borders and calls Hebrews to altruism over exclusiveness. Jonah’s flight, Nineveh’s repentance, and God’s merciful sovereignty illustrate that all people reflect God’s image, challenging demeaning other groups.
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Jonah
Viola B. Phillips
Nineveh
Assyria
Heaven
Earth
Nineveh l
God
Sunday Sermon Themes Across Local Churches
A digest of church services lists sermon topics from multiple churches. Notable titles include Gifts of Faith at Mounds Baptist and The Meaning of Grace by Rev Orland Gibbons, God's Plan for the Family by Steve Everroad, The Plan of Salvation by Rev William Simpson, and The Chosen Leader by Rev Joseph Haney. Local services also feature youth pastor welcomes, guest speakers, and telecast notes for Park Place and East Side churches.
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Mounds
Maple Grove Church
Macedonia
Nick Young
Fifth Street United Methodist
Carl Ricks
David East
Arrow Heights Church of God
Hillery Rice
William Soetenga
East Side
Church of God
Dwight Dye
Edgewood Baptist
Wayne McAllester
Joseph Haney
Central Christian
Ted Hurst
Christian Men's Fellowship
Edgina
St. Matthew
Harry Thompson
Congregation Corporation
First United Methodist
God
WHBU
Gerald Needler
National Council On
Markleville
Wertz
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