Early Gnostics saw Judas as a fool, says expert
Diane Trail
Atlantic Correspondent
atlantic@christianweek.org
The Gospel of Judas, an ancient manuscript from the 2nd century discovered recently, has created controversy over its meaning. Craig Evans, professor at Acadia Divinity College in Wolfville, NS, has suggested that the 2nd century Gnostics viewed Judas as a fool and not as a hero.
The National Geographic Society team, of which Evans was a part, presented the heroic view of Judas in April 2006 when the document was unveiled. Evans now believes the initial interpretation of the "Gospel of Judas," portraying Judas as a hero, is inaccurate.
Praise the Lord and enter your PIN
Evangelical churches in Alberta's capital are following the cashless society trend by installing debit machines in their foyers-the collection plates of the 21st Century.
Debit machines that allow churchgoers to swipe their credit or debit cards and instantly send donations to the church have been installed in several Edmonton churches, including North Pointe Community Church, where a Point of Sale (POS) debit machine was installed for their congregation's convenience six years ago.
"We (as a society) are doing everything by ATM already-we want to be in alignment with society and provide this for our congregation," says Bob Jones, lead pastor at North Pointe. Their POS is located at the information desk in the foyer where church members can use their bank or credit card and funds are deposited directly into the church's bank account.
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Missionary vessel visits West Coast communities
For those involved in the ministry of Coastal Missions (CM), obeying the command of Christ to go into the entire world includes navigating the shores and inlets of Canada’s West Coast.
From Alaska to Tacoma with dozens of stops in between, crew members of the “Coastal Messenger” bring friendship and encouragement wherever they tie up. The coffee pot is always on hand, and if requested, a Bible study is always at the ready.
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Funding "off the radar" for abortion clinics
The long-running dispute between the province of New Brunswick and the federal government over who should pay for abortions in for-profit abortion facilities may be drawing to its end.
In December, Federal Health Minister Tony Clement told the Telegraph-Journal that the government does not intend to pursue the matter.
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Christians differ on Wheat Board options
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