Producers of the new movie The Chronicles of Narnia series – “The Voyage of the Dawn Treader” – were understandably nervous when they invited several prominent Christian groups and C.S. Lewis experts to view clips of the film and go over the script. The reaction was largely positive as producers try to get away from alterations which generated criticism of the second film in the series, “Prince Caspian.”

The influence of Catholic bishops in the health care debate has been noticeable and a break from laity who either don’t see abortion as a make-or-break issue or who conversely don’t embrace any reform whatsoever. The stance of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops to call for reform with strict limitations on abortion has distanced them from past political deal-making and toward renewed activism.

The Anglican Diocese of British Columbia is taking the uncomfortable step of closing churches and consolidating to deal with rapidly declining attendance. Most of the churches involved are in and around Vancouver. In addition to recommending that churches close, the report described Canada as a post-Christian society and urged a change in attitude to attract new members, including embracing modern forms of evangelism.

Habitat for Humanity is beginning work at doing its part to help victims of the Chile earthquake recover. The Christian humanitarian organization is clearing ground on the first of 36 homes it plans to build in the country rocked by an 8.8 magnitude earthquake. Only local volunteers are being used at this time because of transportation difficulties.

Ministries for teens and young adults are nothing new. However, incorporating worship experiences and needs of younger generations into the church as a whole is a constant challenge. Communications between different age groups and leaderships groups is important to the long-term growth of churches and membership retention.

The publishing of search engine data a few years ago by America Online created an uproar and also showed the patterns of people’s lives reflected in their Internet habits. Unlike search engines, though, the author describes how God doesn’t remember histories forever for those who seek his guidance in their faith walk.

Disagreement over abortion language in the passed House and Senate health care reform bills remains one of the most significant obstacles to reconcile. Timothy Jost, co-author of the casebook “Health Law,” which is widely used throughout the United States in teaching health law at law schools, insists that no tax dollars can go toward funding of abortions under the Senate bill.

Was it the driving of the nails? The thrusting of the spear? The mockery of Herod? The weaving of the thorns and pushing them down on his head with glee? Peter's denial? Or Judas, who kissed him for 30 pieces of silver?

In the early stages of disaster relief, the needs in both countries are almost identical. But the back-to-back disasters have revealed a stark contrast in the two countries' needs.

At least 100 people have been reported killed in suspected religious clashes near the central Nigerian city of Jos. Witnesses said several villages just outside of the city were attacked simultaneously overnight Sunday.  The area has seen several recent flare-ups between Christians and Muslims. The attack happened before dawn on Sunday morning when gangs of men descended on several communities, centered on the village of Dogo-Nahawa, and attacked people with machetes, reports say.