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The Link: Pontius Pilate Ring Found in Ruin, Big Tech’s Threat to Freedom of Expression, Truth in a Post-Christian World & More

By December 3, 2018April 22nd, 2022The Link3 min read

“John Chau, Missions, and Fools”Christianity Today
“We now have more information about John Chau, but mission work is still the work of fools.”

“Ring of Roman Governor Pontius Pilate Who Crucified Jesus Found in Herodion Site in West Bank”Haaretz
“The ring was found during a dig led by Professor Gideon Forster from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem 50 years ago, but only now has the inscription been deciphered.”

“Big Tech’s Threat to Freedom of Expression”Forbes
“From the US to the EU, one thing has become painfully clear to me in recent months: free speech and the freedom of conscience is under threat by big tech companies like Facebook and Twitter.”

“Twitter’s New Trans Speech Rules Emanate From Religious Extremism”– The Federalist
“With a recent tweak to their terms of service, Twitter has made it quite clear it’s in the business of exiling anyone who deviates from the new political-religious orthodoxy.”

“Things That Matter: Truth in a Post-Christian World”CalvaryChapel.com
“From sharing concerns that Christian parents have toward their children’s faith, to the Church losing moral authority in the culture, apologist and author Sean McDowell, covers various aspects in this discussion on truth. Visit seanmcdowell.org to learn more about Sean’s speaking engagements, books and resources.”

“My Testimony”– SixDay Science
“Looking back, I realized a lot of this was the unconscious absorption of the general hostility toward Christianity that is common in places like Canada and Europe; my hostility certainly wasn’t based on actually knowing anything about Christianity.”

“Suicide, at 50-Year Peak, Pushes Down US Life Expectancy”Stream
“Suicides and drug overdoses pushed up U.S. deaths last year, and drove a continuing decline in how long Americans are expected to live. Overall, there were more than 2.8 million U.S. deaths in 2017, or nearly 70,000 more than the previous year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday. It was the most deaths in a single year since the government began counting more than a century ago.”

“2018 Speakers Week: Near & Far”Calvary Chapel Bible College
Enjoy all sessions form this year’s Speakers Week, featuring guests Thomas Fretwell, Lu Wing, Hector Mora & More!

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