Christian News Roundup – Friday, Oct. 9, 2009
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- Study Finds Students Religiously Illiterate: Half of American high-school seniors surveyed recently thought Sodom and Gomorrah were a married couple. A McGill University professor’s reference to the patience of Job drew blank stares from students in his religion course. – Read more at The National Post
- Convert From Hinduism Attacked After Church Since his conversion from Hinduism six years ago, Indian pastor Vanamali Parishudham has suffered opposition for his faith in Christ from other Hindus and even his parents. Most recently, Pastor Parishudham was physically attacked on his way to his home in Narketpalli, Andhra Pradesh. – Read more at Mission Network News
- Couple Sentenced In Death Of Sick Child A Wisconsin couple were sentenced to jail time on Tuesday for failing to seek medical attention for their ill daughter, renewing a debate in some circles over whether states should allow parents to practice spiritual treatments. – Read more at The New York Times
- Holy Land Theme Park Targeted For ‘Gay Day’ Members of the gay and lesbian community plan to visit the Holy Land Experience in Orlando, Fla., Tuesday with hopes of bringing “a message of equality.” – Read more at Charisma Magazine