January 23, 2012

Russian newspaper profiles the Legio Maria cult of Kenya

On January 18th, the Russian newspaper Nezavisimaya Gazeta (Независимая газета) published an unusual first-hand report on the indigenous Legio Maria cult and its “black messiah,” Simeo Melkio Ondetto.

You can read the article (in rough translation) here.

(HT: Dmitry Rozet of the Center for Apologetics Research.)

January 7, 2012

Wisdom for the New Year

For all aspiring defenders of the Gospel: Beware of these “Ten Pitfalls of the Foolish Apologist!” They include…

Speaking before listening
Trying to win every point
Pride
Seeking popularity
Neglecting spiritual disciplines
Lacking love

Are you willing to carefully, humbly examine your heart in order to faithfully represent Christ?