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From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Shouldn’t we accept that all religions seek to worship a higher power? Is God really the one who invented the idea of religion, or is it strictly a manmade gesture? – O.R.

A: Let’s go back to the beginning. Two altar fires outside Eden illustrate the difference between true and false religion...Read more

As the faithful across the globe mourned the life of Pope Francis last week, the focus now shifts to selecting the 267th pope to lead the nearly 1 billion Roman Catholics worldwide.

That decision lies with the conclave, consisting of about 140 eligible cardinals who must convene 15 to 20 days after the death of a pope, according to Canon Law.

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From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: The idea of making America healthy again has gained momentum as we’re realizing that much of what we eat and how much we eat is causing illness and obesity. Instead of taking out the trash, we’re taking it in! We’re a people with a bottle or cup in one hand and a fork in the other hand. Does ...Read more

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Another person once close to Justin Bieber has offered an explanation for ongoing concerns about the pop singer’s mental health and the state of his marriage, amid the 31-year-old’s public outbursts, vulnerable social media posts, questionable Coachella behavior and recent move to “torch” a lot of his longtime ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: The obsession with sexual content has become dominant in our news coverage and advertising campaigns. We are bombarded and desensitized. My teenagers are puzzled by my concern, arguing that it’s up to each person how they express themselves concerning love and what is pure and what is impure. How ...Read more

In 1805, New York made a deal. State officials granted taxpayer funds and a corporate charter to a private organization known as the Free School Society, which agreed in return to provide a free education to poor children in New York City. Over the next decades, the society became a precursor to modern-day charter school networks that are ...Read more

Q: Many Christian readers, fresh off their Easter Communion services, wrote to me to ask me about the actual Christian belief about the bread and wine turning into the body and blood of Christ. Thankfully, you don’t have to rely on a rabbi’s interpretation. C, from Walla Walla, Washington, helpfully wrote in with her understanding of this ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: A conference speaker addressed a large audience at a popular college campus about the effects of social media and asked the crowd to consider whether they felt jealousy toward others. To her surprise, a majority raised their hands. While she didn’t ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Many people call themselves Christians and hide under something called righteous indignation. What does this actually mean? I thought Christians were to love and not judge others. Why must people think that God wants to put restraints on those who believe differently than the self-righteous? – F.R...Read more