Armageddon
Israel may uproot ancient Christian mosaic near Armageddon. Where it could go next sparks outcry
By Ilan Ben Zion — August 17, 2023
TEL MEGIDDO, Israel (AP) — The proposed loan to the Museum of the Bible in Washington underscores the deepening ties between Israel and evangelical Christians in the U.S, whom Israel has come to count on for political support, tourism dollars and other benefits.
Who are Jehovah’s Witnesses? A religion scholar explains the history of the often misunderstood group
By Mathew Schmalz — April 5, 2023
(The Conversation) — Several members were killed March 9, 2023, in Germany. Many people hold stereotypes about Jehovah’s Witnesses but are unfamiliar with their beliefs.
His popular blog debunks Christian myths. With the profits, he does the Christian thing.
By Yonat Shimron — February 10, 2023
(RNS) — Bart Ehrman is known for challenging established Christian teachings. But there’s a part of him that still honors his abandoned Christian faith and what he sees as its moral obligations, such as giving to charity.
Reading Bible prophecy in a time of pandemic
By Jana Riess — July 6, 2020
The 50th anniversary of "The Late Great Planet Earth" reminds me that the world is, once again, in dire straits as it awaits the Second Coming.
Is Jerusalem embassy part of God’s grand plan? Why some evangelicals love Israel
By John Fea — May 15, 2018
(RNS) — Many American evangelicals cheered because they understood the United States' recognition of Jerusalem as the 'once and eternal' capital of Israel as a fulfillment of biblical prophecy.
Not all evangelicals are seeking Armageddon
By Scott McConnell — December 18, 2017
(RNS) — They don’t want death and destruction. They want peace and an end to suffering — and believe Jesus will bring that about.
Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem excites apocalyptic fervor
By Matthew Gabriele — December 11, 2017
(RNS) — Some evangelical Christian leaders have greeted it as the beginning of a final battle between good and evil, writes Matthew Gabriele. (COMMENTARY)
Why Trump’s evangelical supporters welcome his move on Jerusalem
By Julie Ingersoll — December 7, 2017
(The Conversation) — For many of President Trump’s evangelical supporters this is a key step in the progression of events leading to the second coming of Jesus.
‘Dig’ ends its TV run not with a bang but a flood
By Kimberly Winston — May 7, 2015
(RNS) The 10-part series consistently relied on religion and its zealots to fuel a complicated plot. Over and over, characters in the series warned of a coming Armageddon that turned out to be different than expected.
TV’s ‘Dig’ goes to the gates of hell — and hopefully, back
By Kimberly Winston — April 30, 2015
(RNS) Ever heard of "Bible roulette"? It's featured on this week's episode of "Dig" -- and here's what that could mean.
TV’s ‘Dig’ unrolls a Dead Sea Scroll to unravel a conspiracy
By Kimberly Winston — March 26, 2015
(RNS) What do you get when you combine end-of-the-world scenarios with biblical archaeology in a television action series? "Dig" continues to mix fact and fiction.
COMMENTARY: Keep doomsday religion out of the Syrian conflict
By Faheem Younus — August 27, 2013
(RNS) At this critical juncture, where some religious leaders have issued an all-out warning of a third world war, quoting the Bible to support the “annihilation of Damascus” is like poling at an inflamed appendix; don’t manage it promptly and it may rupture, triggering a much larger regional war
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