Religious

Evidences of faith and religion in buildings and monuments in the U.S.Capitol-Truth!, Fiction, & Unproven!

Evidences of Faith in the Buildings, Memorials, and Forefathers of the United States-Truth!, Fiction! & Unproven!   Summary of eRumor: In a time of controversy over separation of church and state, this eRumor lists what it says are examples of the role of religion in the foundation and institutions of the United States.  Some versions …

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The man who found the DC snipers had prayed for them to be caught-Truth!

Truck Driver Who Turned-in the DC Snipers Had Prayed They Would be Caught–Truth!     Summary of eRumor: Truck Driver Ron Lantz, according to the eRumor, was among 50 other drivers who had met to pray that the Washington DC snipers would be caught.  A week later, Lantz turned out to be the one who …

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"Eternity" the story of the homeless man in Sydney, Australia who went down in history-Truth!

“Eternity” the Story of the Homeless Man in Sydney, Australia, who Went Down in History–Truth! Summary of eRumor: A story about Arthur Stace, a homeless alcoholic who lived in the Streets of Sydney, Australia. After a conversion to Christianity, quit drinking, and spent the rest of his life writing the word “Eternity” all over the …

"Eternity" the story of the homeless man in Sydney, Australia
who went down in history-Truth!
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Appeal for prayer for the Iraqi elections from an Army chaplain-Unproven!

An Appeal for Prayer from Army Chaplain in Iraq About the Upcoming Iraqi Elections in January, 2005–Unproven! Summary of eRumor: An email from Army Chaplain Lyle Shackleford asking for prayer in advance of the 2005 Iraqi elections. The Truth: We have no reason to doubt the authenticity or sincerity of this appeal for prayer, but …

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The pastor who was raised from the dead in Nigeria-God only knows!

The Pastor Who Was Raised From the Dead in Nigeria–Only God knows!     Summary of eRumor: This widely circulated story is about Nigerian Pastor who was declared dead after an automobile accident.  He was taken to a mortuary and prepared for burial.  His wife, however, felt that God had promised her that such a …

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Target stores have given the boot to the Salvation Army-Truth! But Updated!

Target Stores Have Given the Boot to the Salvation Army-Truth! But There is an Update!   Summary of eRumor:   The eRumor calls for a boycott of Target stores because the Salvation Army will no longer be given permission to have holiday bell-ringers with kettles collecting contributions in front of Targets. The Truth:   This …

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The impact of the film The Passion in the Middle East-Probably Truth!

The film The Passion is Hot in the Middle East–Probably Truth! Summary of eRumor: An email said to be from a Christian worker in Qatar in the Middle East and describes the impact of Mel Gibson’s film The Passion. The Truth: Missionaries and other Christian workers in some areas of the Middle East don’t advertise …

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Paul Harvey and David Limbaugh review "The Passion"-Truth! & Fiction!

Paul Harvey and David Limbaugh’s Reviews of Mel Gibson’s Film “The Passion”-Truth! & Fiction! Summary of eRumor: This eRumor includes two separate eRumors that have circulated individually. One is comments by Paul Harvey regarding Mel Gibson’s film “The Passion.” The other is comments about the film by attorney and conservative columnist David Limbaugh. The Truth: …

Paul Harvey and David Limbaugh review "The Passion"-Truth!
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A U.S. Federal Appeals Court has ruled the Pledge of Allegiance unconstitutional -Truth!

A U.S. Federal Appeals Court has Ruled the Pledge of Allegiance Unconstitutional Because of Its Reference to God, but Critics are Now Saying the Daughter of the Atheist who Brought the Suit is a Christian-Truth! & Disputed!     Summary of eRumor: The eRumor says that the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has decided …

A U.S. Federal Appeals Court has ruled the Pledge of Allegiance
unconstitutional -Truth!
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