Eastern Europe leaders see Jesus as model for Marxist state
In a surprising thesis from Communist East Europe, Josif Ton a Baptist pastor in Ploesti Romania argues Jesus Christ embodies the selfless, noble character Marxism seeks. He contends atheism undermines motivation for goodness and cites controversies and limited freedoms as evidence, urging religious liberty and a reevaluation of Marxist ideology.
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Eastern Europe
Jesus
George W. Cornell
New York
Europe
Jesus Christ
Ploesti
Romania
Josif Ton
Ton
Christianity Today
Blue Laws Ruled Unconstitutional
A Tuscaloosa County judge ruled Alabama Sunday closing laws unconstitutional and found four grocers not guilty of violations. Judge John Karrh called the Blue Laws possibly the most unconstitutional on the books. Convenience store operators and hunters faced enforcement, with warrants against some store owners triggering strict compliance.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
Alabama
John Karrh
Karrh
Parkview Baptist Youth and Adult Choirs Featured
From Parkview Baptist Church, youth and adult choirs perform with Cheryl Hill as music director. Participants include Billie Hudson Virginia Alexander Faye Towe Susie Askew Madge Sanford Patricia Russell Maaikie Hill Lynn Hamilton Virginia Vinson and others in a staged lineup.
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Cheryl Hill
Billie Hudson
Virginia Alexander
Faye Towe
Susie Askew
Madge Sanford
Patricia Russell
Maaikie Hill
Lynn Hamilton
Virginia Vinson
Promise and Fulfillment in Marys Magnificat Tale
The article links Jewish and Christian faith through Marys visit to Elizabeth and the Magnificat. It emphasizesGods faithfulness to promises, covenant, and the hinted Messiah. It notes how faith sees new life as assurance of salvation and previews Next Week: TO YOU IS BORN A SAVIOUR.
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Mary
Elizabeth
John the Baptist
Jesus Christ
New Church Sets Service in Decatur
Decatur Presbyterian Church in America opens with Sunday worship at 11 00 a m led by Pastor Mike Quarles The service titled What is God s Part for the Local Church will be held at 3116 Sexton Rd SE in the Chamber of Commerce Industrial Park Sunday school for all ages also starts this week.
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Decatur Presbyterian Church
America
Mike Quarles
Sexton Rd
Chamber of Commerce
Caroling and church plans in Decatur gather crowd
Jennings announced soloists Sheila Gilliam, Dianne Barnette, Judy Witt, Celeste Jennings, Pat Speegle, WIndie Herbert, Susan Emmons, Paul Alford and Tommy Barnette for Sunday caroling at 7 p.m. with still scenes of the Nativity. Jo Ann Wilson is pianist and Becky Jennings organist. Dr. Lynn Naylor named Sunday school superintendent. Rev. Quarles outlined Christ centered Bible-based curriculum and outreach, including a three month “How to Share Your Faith” course and a Life Seminar. The church plans Leighton Ford Reachout in April and began meeting at a residence six weeks ago before moving to Sexton Rd. services at 6:30 p.m. with this week's topic “Compromise: The Subtle Destroyer of the Christian.”
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Jennings
Sheila Gilliam
Dianne Barnette
Judy Witt
Celeste Jennings
Pat Speegle
Windie Herbert
Susan Emmons
Paul Alford
Tommy Barnette
Jo Ann Wilson
Becky Jennings
Lynn Naylor
Quarles
Decatur Presbyterian Church
America
Presbyterian Church In America
Sexton Rd
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