Baptism
Hotels, restaurants, bazaars: Jordan plans €300 million tourist park at Jesus’ baptism site
Development aims to mark 2,000 years since Jesus' preaching in 2030.
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Jordan eyes tourism bonanza in expansion of Jesus' baptism site
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Southern Baptists nominate Tom Ascol to combat 'woke drift'
Ascol will be running against Willy Rice from Clearwater, Florida.
Mine-free River Jordan shrine ends 50 year wait for Epiphany
Israeli de-mining efforts began in 2018 and included support from the Halo Trust, a Scottish-based mine clearance group.
IDF returns 5th century stolen baptismal font to original site in Tekoa
COGAT Archaeological Unit says the artifact was stolen by antiquity looters some 20 years ago; Palestinian official accuses Israel of theft.
U.S. Christian hip hop artist Lecrae baptized in Jordan River
“Can’t be baptized in the Jordan River and make the same old music. This new album is gonna be special.”
Israel clears landmines from seven monasteries by Jesus’ Baptismal site
“Now this is a border of peace,” INMAA director Marcel Aviv told reporters as he stood on a small hilltop overlooking the monasteries and described the project to reporters.
When a rabbi and a reverend take a tolerance road trip
“As faith leaders, (the trip) gives a good example to the people that we serve. It’s to let them know that it’s good to get outside of the box and to visit with people.”
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Israel begins to clear Qasr al-Yehud baptism site of mines
Some 3,000 anti-personnel mines, anti-tank mines, and other explosive remnants of war are expected to be cleared from one million square meters of land.
Are Mormons posthumously baptizing Holocaust victims?
Among those reportedly baptized by the Church of Latter Day Saints are the Lubavitcher rebbe, Carrie Fisher's grandparents and relatives of three living presidents.
Mike Huckabee hopes to reach more than just evangelicals this time around
"Washington is more dysfunctional than ever and has become so beholden to the donor class who fills the campaign coffers" Huckabee said during his campaign announcement on Tuesday.