Religion
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Compassion International Works to Connect Children, Athens
Compassion International connected Athens residents with kids from South America, Africa, the Caribbeans, and even Asia all in one weekend. They’re looking to connect even more residents to children worldwide. Compassion International came to Cornerstone Church Athens and ushered a walk-through in which attendants went through a twenty-minute visual presentation. Through…
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Christian Voters Weigh Options
On the eve of Election Day, many Christians aren’t happy with either of the presidential nominees. Reporter James Thompson spoke with a couple local pastors to get their thoughts on the contest.
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Homecoming Conflicts with Yom Kippur
Some UGA students are objecting to the UGA Homecoming Concert, complaining that it will be held during Jewish holy day Yom Kippur. Complaints also say the band NEEDTOBREATHE, a Christian rock band, is scheduled to perform. Stan Jackson, the Director of Student Affairs Communications and Marketing Initiatives admits that…
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Board of Education Wades Into Battle Between Church, State In Oconee County
Rick Pettigrew has been attending Oconee County Board of Education meetings since last fall with a controversial request to bring Bible classes to public schools. His proposal would allow students to be released early from class and receive credit for Bible classes. Many other schools around Georgia already do this.…
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Gov. Deal Officially Vetoed Religious Freedom Bill
Governor Nathan Deal has officially vetoed H.B. 757 otherwise known as the ‘religious liberty’ bill. The bill would have allowed religious officials and business owners to decide whether they want to sell items to or perform services for individuals based on their sexual preference. When he spoke about the bill yesterday Governor…
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ISIS Claims Responsibility for Belgium Bombings
CNN reports that ISIS claims responsibility for the three bombs exploding this morning in Brussels, Belgium. At least 30 were killed and 230 injured. It also reports that at least two nuclear power plants were evacuated after the explosions. ““There have been threats of nuclear reactors in the past from muslim terrorists…
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Holidays in December (that aren’t Christmas or Hanukkah)
By: Blis Savidge It’s the most festive month of the year, but there’s more to December than just Christmas and Hanukkah. Here are some of the more obscure December holidays celebrated around the world. \t Feast of St. Nicholas and Krampussnacht: In parts of Europe The Feast of St. Nicholas…
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Arab Students to Protest at UGA
https://youtu.be/hhpnXB9okOU By: Mary Grace Shaw A group of Arab students are planning a silent protest against Governor Nathan Deal’s executive order refusing Syrian refugees from the state of Georgia. The protest will be on Thursday, Nov. 19th, and members of the Christians for United Palestine will join the Arab…
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Grady Explains: Diwali
By Adriana Vicuna Diwali has been all over social media lately. You are probably noticing Diwali posts on Facebook, Twitter, and even as a story on Snapchat. Grady Explains has all you need to know about Diwali and how it is celebrated. Diwali: is an ancient Hindu Festival that celebrates good over…
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Papal Points: Pope Francis addresses Congress
By: Chelsea Beimfohr In a historic address, Pope Francis spoke to a joint session of Congress this morning in Washington, D.C. He addressed several politically divisive American issues through Bible lessons and examples of American heroes. We have broken down some of Pope Francis’s key points from his speech below:…