the apian way was built three centuries before the birth of christ. st.d, as they brought the new faith to the center of the roman empire. no other road in rome is as closely linked to the life of the early christians. peter, whose life was changed by his encounter with christ, stepped on these stones and saw these tablets, columns and capitals, as he entered rome, the center of the world. jesus told the prince of the apostles, you are peter, and upon this rock, i will build my church. paul was persecuting the first christians when jesus appeared to him. blinding him with his light. paul was on his way to damascus when he had his vision. after years of preaching the gospel, and suffering much persecution, paul joined peter, in the eternal city. author of the book "in the footsteps of popes" explains how paul ended up in rome after his arrest in jerusalem. >> you cannot kill me here. i am a roman citizen, and he went to home and the emperor was nero and he was a killer, but in the roman way. the roman cannot be crucified, the romans must be beheaded. >> re

and even the canon is interrupted by this proclamation christ as a result. is wrenching coverage if you like to hear more of our we've got it online streaming right now you can continue listening to father sergei chapman an artist her and her team in common also in about five minutes here we're going to be talking to our correspondent tom barr outside christ to save the evil force the small. the u.k.'s debt is steadily growing and the treasury is now looking at drastic measures to try to tackle it head suggest a never ending loans should make a reappearance of despite the fact the previous ones issued to cover the cost of the first world war are still being slowly repaid today and the new loans are going to mean future generations will inherit nothing but debts as are his i have a bennett. strapped for cash and deep in debt the u.k. government has a plan that crosby where all's not as it seems chancellor george osborne wants to bring back never ending loans dumping the government's crippling debt on to future generations it'll still be boring only this is mo

i am not saying i change, jesus christ changed my life, i am a new person. what a muslim praying next to me will understand, he will think i am a muslim. >> rashid said many have embraced the christian faith because they are seeking justice and truth, virtues they are not finding in islam, politics and revolution. mohammed says once they accept christ, they need help growing in the faith. >> you need to take care for mmb. jesus say go and disciple the people. >> a challenge for the global church as this new christian movement advances throughout the islamic world. gary lane, cbn news. >> discipleship is a problem faced by every country, gary lane spoke with todd nettleton voice of the martyrs about how to help these believers grow strong in their faith. >> let's start with this issue of heresy. >> it is anywhere, people are coming to know christ with very little tools for discipleship. the eastern lightning cult in china, yes, jesus is coming back, he has returned. he is a chinese woman. there is quite a widespread heresy that has lured many of the believers

christ went all the way to the cross in your place.me up a few feet and give your life to him. >> it's sunday morning on cbs and here again is charles osgood. >> osgood: that's billy graham, of course, preaching the gospel of faith and family back in 1957 at madison square garden in new york. these days he has passed the torch to his son, franklin graham who recently sat down with our cbs news colleague byron pitts of "60 minutes. ". >> jesus christ, the son of god, has an answer to every problem that you face. >> reporter: in his prime when billy graham preached.... >> you're lost. you're away from god. >> reporter:... it was as if heaven could hear him. >> jesus said, "i am truth." and if you're going to get to heaven, you have to believe that. >> reporter: it was old-time fire and brim stone in the cool new age of television. >> jesus belonged to all the people. ( applause ) >> reporter: and the world embraced it. but the world has changed. rev. graham is 93, made his last public appearance two years ago. his legacy is set. >> when

generation, and i thought about that much when i was overseas and saw the power of the message of christ that works in a place like nepal. so that's when we crystallized that message that following christ is something that transcends the claims of any particular culture, no matter how much we are a part of or we love the culture we're in. >> host: professor babcock, you mentioned jerry falwell's role in the rise of the religious right. the title of your book, the thesis of your books has that created some controversy on the right? >> guest: i've had some good and interesting conversations with colleagues. it's important to emphasize that liberty university is an academic institution. we're a community of scholars who follow christ, and we debate and discuss things and we have differences of perspectiveties, and that's not widely known outside the walls of our institution. but it's very important for people to know that. that within that community of fellowship and believers, we disagree about issues, and at the bottom -- the bottom line at the end of the day, we're on the same page when

so christ never -- the message of christ was never you are free to do everything or anything.f discipline, of control, and there's just no way to get around it. >> how do you pwhraf christians should approach the tough issues of birth control in the catholic church, abortion, which, of course, has always been a challenging issue, and same-sex marriage? many christians say christ is love and if christ is love then we should embrace love in its various forms. >> well, speaking from a very specific catholic point of view, we are not simply free in the catholic tradition to start tearing pages out of the bible or recasting what was handed on to us in the biblical tradition. we have to keep, i think, calling people back to the fundamental message, and that's going to cause some people grief and anxiety and anger. as reverend braxton was saying, christ did not end up on the cross because everybody agreed. >> is that being exclusive, reverend? >> i think that the lutheran tradition that i come from has moved the evangelical church in america has moved to being an interpreter of scrip

christians who are celebrating easter sunday the day they believe marks the resurrection of jesus christ. it's five pm in moscow this is our team coming to you by families with our top story reports of more violence and shelling are coming from syria head of the arrival of the first group of u.n. monitors there it follows a un security council resolution on the conflict which allows observers in the to oversee the shaky truce that came into force on thursday morning for now has more from new york. according to russian ambassador to the u.n. to tell one russian officer will be part of the group heading to syria the resolution that was adopted also calls on all parties in syria including the opposition to immediately seize all armed violence in all its forms this is what was a sticking point on friday and why the security council was wasn't able to vote on a resolution friday because according to russia's position the u.s. first drafted resolution made many demands of the syrian government and no explicit demands of the syrian opposition russian ambassador to the un vitaly churkin said at

this, he spake not knowing it was a prophecy about the work of christ. he accused christ and his followers in essence of being terrorists, didn't he? he was saying that if we allow jesus to live -- by the way, the bible says, from that day, they plotted his death -- that he would so stir up the romans against us that they will destroy our city. this was a charge totally untrue. christ said even to go so far as to turn the other cheek when stricken and to pray for their persecutors and those that hated them. it was an untruth charge, saying that christ and his followers basically were terrorists. supervisor chiu: thank you. next singer. >> mark was going to sing, but i guess he did not get a chance to. welcome. good afternoon. i have graphics. there it is. ♪ extra, extra don't be late you cannot wait at the x-factor auditions it is going to be great at the city's main event ♪ i think it is at the cal palace. i'm not sure. and -- ♪ don't you love this city madly? don't you want to give your heart gladly? tell me what you say tell me what you say don't you

orthodox christians who celebrate easter sunday the day they believe marks the resurrection of jesus christ . will welcome for me kevin owen here in moscow tonight it's eleven pm you're watching r.t. in the weekly our round up of the top stories of the last seven days and today a first a mascot says it will respond to increased attacks from arm to gag since reports of more violence come out of syria that's ahead of the arrival of the first group of you and one of his to the country after the security council adopted a resolution on the conflict. of dates in from new york. according to russian ambassador to the u.n. to tell each earthquake one russian officer will be part of the group heading to syria the resolution that was adopted also calls on all parties in in syria including the opposition to immediately seize all of our violence in all its forms this is what was a sticking point on friday and why the security council was wasn't able to go draw on a resolution friday because according to russia's position. the u.s. first drafted resolution made many demands of the syrian government and

also used on barton was christ the savior cathedral of the great service was there carol. easter services in the russian orthodox tradition are designed to be both long services but also very beautiful services stylized markings of the key moments in the story of christ's death and his resurrection on the third day a key moment in the service is the easter vigil where the priests walk in a circle around the church holding candles and they also change their outfits three times during the service from black which represents lent through to purple which represents the passions of christ went through and on to one which represents the resurrection itself. the holy fire has also arrived here in moscow this easter as it has done since the eleventh century when it first made that journey from the church of the holy circle in jerusalem the story surrounding the fire is that a light shines through the roof of the church of the holy sepulcher every easter in jerusalem and somehow manages to light two candles one of which is brought to moscow and is then taken around to many orthodox

and leaders of both of those christians around the world that operate the resurrection of christ. and easter ceremonies held in moscow's main cathedral. this is artie's news if you're welcome. but first after more than a year of fighting in syria the un's most powerful body as a should in its first resolution on the conflict a small team of unarmed military observers has been deployed to oversee the front shall cease fire came into force on thursday. has more from new york. according to russian ambassador to the u.n. to tell you one russian officer will be part of the group heading to syria the resolution that was adopted also calls on all parties in in syria including the opposition to immediately seize all armed violence in all its forms this is what was the sticking point on friday and by the security council was wasn't able to vote on a resolution friday because according to russia's position the u.s. first drafted resolution made many demands of the syrian government and no explicit demands of the syrian opposition are russian ambassador to the un vitaly churkin said at this

and millions of orthodox christians around the world celebrate the resurrection of christ including ravished easter ceremonies held in moscow made a few draw. the line from moscow on news to now way with our weekly program this sunday happy easter to anyone who is celebrating orthodox holiday or top story after more than a year of fighting in syria the un's most powerful body has uttered in its first resolution on the conflict a small team of unarmed military observers is being deployed to oversee the fragile cease fire that came into force on thursday or she's going to court i has more now from new york according to russian ambassador to the u.n. to tell you one russian officer will be part of the group heading to syria the resolution that was adopted also calls on all parties in in syria including the opposition to immediately seize all of our violence in all its forms this is what was a sticking point on friday and why the security council was wasn't able to vote on the resolution friday because according to russia's position the u.s. first drafted resolution made many demands of the syri

those christians who celebrating easter sunday the day they believe marks the resurrection of jesus christ. hello and welcome it's a big night here in moscow you're watching r.t. live from the capital with a weekly it's the role of the top stories the past seven days with me kevin now into night and the top story damascus says it will respond to increased attacks from armed gangs as reports of more violence come out of syria said of the arrival of the first group of u.n. monitors to the country of the security council adopted a resolution on the conflict is more important brings here today from new york. according to russian ambassador to the u.n. but one russian officer will be part of the group heading to syria the resolution that was adopted also calls on all parties in syria including the opposition to immediately seize all armed violence in all its forms this is what was the sticking point on friday and why the security council was wasn't able to vote on a resolution friday because according to russia's position the u.s. first drafted resolution made many demands of the syrian governm

and of course, it's the church of jesus christ of latter day saints, or the "church of jesus christ in these latter days" is the meaning of the name, and it's organized- like christ had 12 disciples, and so there's 12 apostles today; there's the first presidency and there's the 12 apostles, who are profit seers and revelators and receive direction from the lord in regard to the needs and responsibilities of the lord's work here upon the earth today. >> okay. in one segment of this course, we're talking about different kinds of doctrines, and i was reading through the current encyclopedia of american religion and simply counting up the different varieties of mormonism, and i actually found 43 different groups that claim to be mormon in one sort or another. can you help me out a little bit on why there might be this variety? >> yes. there have been a number of spin-offs, you may say, or fragments. for example, first when the saints left nauvoo, at that time, there were those that did not follow the leadership of brigham young- they didn't go west with brigham young- and they stayed behin

is the most important holiday in the orthodox religious calendar celebrating the resurrection of christ while marking the end of forty days of lent during the ceremony part of the new testament will be read in eighteen languages including aramaic which was spoken by jesus arkansas tom parkway hasn't. the church of christ the savior here in moscow is really at the heart of russian orthodox services surrounding easter a new service is really designed to be both very long but also very beautiful a very ceremonial marking of the various events of christ's death and resurrection there has been all over the russian orthodox faith the the east of vigil where priests walk around the church holding candles a very iconic moments in these services and there's also been the holy fire arrived here at this church and that comes straight from the church of the holy supple in jerusalem it first made that journey in the eleventh century a very important symbolic moment there as well services head going on a week later than western christianity has because the russian orthodox church never moved to the g

through the purple which represents the passions of christ will through on to go on which represents the resurrection. the holy fire is also rides here in moscow. as it has done since the eleventh century when it first made that journey for the church the holy circle in jerusalem the story surrounding the fire is that a light shines through the roof of the church of the holy circle every easter in jerusalem and somehow manages to lights two candles one of which is brought to moscow and is then taken around to many orthodox churches a very special symbolic moment for the russian orthodox church easter the russian orthodox church also comes at the end of great lead seven weeks of fasting no meat a no dairy products but at the end it is time to bring out some special foods with a special connection to easter. a cake of the sweet and filled with raisins another is named after easter in russian language it's a sweet dessert. also designed to be a celebration of after the long weeks of fasting and also that universal symbol of easter eggs many are painted that often shared with family memb

the largest overnight vigil was held in russia's main church the christ the savior cathedral where the current ation of thousands including the country's political leaders are reports. easter services in the russian orthodox tradition are designed to be both long services but also very beautiful services stylized markings of the key moments of the story of christ's death and his resurrection day a key moment in the service this is the east of vigil where the priests walk in a circle around the church holding candles and they also change their outfits three times during the service black which represents lent through the purple which represents the passion of christ went through you on to your own which represents the resurrection it's. the holy fire has also arrived here in moscow this easter as it has done since the eleventh century when it first made that journey for the church of the holy. in jerusalem the story surrounding the fire is that a light shines through the roof of the church of the holy sepulcher every easter in jerusalem and somehow manages to light candles wall of which

biggest service in russia held in the heart of moscow around six thousand who were attending the christ the savior cathedral where the congregation included russia's president medvedev and prime minister putin easter celebrates the resurrection of christ and marks the end of forty days of lent or he's time garden has zero easter services in the russian orthodox tradition are designed to be both long services but also very beautiful services stylized markings of the key to the story of christ's death and his was a repetition of the day the key moment of the service is the east of vigil where the priests walk in a circle around the church holding candles and they also change their outfits three times during the service lot which represents lead through the purple which represents the passives christ will through them all to go on which represents the resurrection it's. the holy fire was also right here in this easter as it has done since the eleventh century when it first may not judy but the church of the holy sepulture. the story surrounding the fire is that a light shines through the r

. >> the bible writers themselves were more interested in jesus christ, himself, who he is, why he died. >> that is what we want people to take away, the tomb is empty. we as christians in all the world faith serve the living god who has overcome death and dealt with the sin and jesus is the centrality of our christian faith, is he not? that is what we want people to take away, the living lord jesus. the easter weekend changed the world and the weekend when jesus died and buried and rose again for me and for you. >> chris mitchell, cbn news. jerusalem. >>> up next, an unprecedented event in vatican city. find out what this is and see how it is united jews, roman catholics and orthodox christians, this easter. >> as christians celebrate the death and resurrection of jesus christ, a one of a kind event is bringing jews, krat licks, protestants and orthodox christians together. as george thomas tells us, it is all happening in the shadow of the vatican. ♪ ♪ >> reporter: in the heart of the smallest country on earth -->> to have this selection of rare documents altogether in one police is e

important holiday of course in the office christian calendar celebrating the resurrection of jesus christ and marking the end of forty days of what we call the great land. has moved from outside the confines of the north. the church of christ the savior here in moscow is really at the heart of russian orthodox services surrounding easter and those services are really designed to be very long but also very beautiful and very ceremonial marking of the various events of christ's death and resurrection there has been all over the russian orthodox faith the easter vigil where priests walk around the church holding candles a very iconic moment in these services and there's also been the holy choir arrive here at this church and that comes straight from the church of the holy circle in jerusalem it first made that journey in the eleventh century a very important symbolic moment there as well services here going on a week later but in western christianity that's because the russian orthodox church never moved to the gregorian calendar but stayed on the. truly how it's also the end of the great le

christ has risen and it will be answered with another reply that traditional russian orthodox reply. coming up shortly in his first t.v. interview since being taken off death row me abu jamal shares his experience of life behind bars and more with art he's honest ask your church this after a recap of the top stories. evolve for bush. always stands by one vote for kerry or kerry so the people that are going to be validating this machine can stand there all day long and vote for somebody and it will be right every time but the guy can walk up here and if he hits the right button. if it's up to vote then you should. feel.

for christians, eggs represent the resurrection of christ.the middle ages, early easter eggs or colored blood red for that reason. but soon, those who could afford to begin giving gilded eggs. the gold leaf used to decorate them often came from here, famous for its gold leaf production. perhaps the star of the show here is this egg, bearing the name of germany's new president, jaochim gauck. it is this year's carven not -- carnival procession in duesseldorf. >> we got it from a sponsor who is not even from here. he bought the and get an option. >> and now it is part of an exhibition that incomes is no less than six different decorative eggs. " we're going to take a short break. when we come back, we'll be visiting a family divided by the bosnian war 20 years ago. >> we will also be looking at how german soldiers are honored, those that take part in peacekeeping missions. stay with us. >> do not go away. ♪ ♪ >> thank you for joining us. 20 years ago after the collapse of communism throughout eastern and central europe, yugoslavia was torn asun

jesus christ is the life, the truth and the way. that's how we can get out in the community because we go back to that basic, confessional, evangelical base which says that; hey, in spite of all we are led by jesus christ and the holy spirit. >> and what you said is absolutely profound terms of our class. you can't separate a religious organization from its community, and you can't separate the protest of jesus even back in gospel times from just what you said that intense look at injustice and that need to correct and be compassionate and caring for other human beings. >> martin king summed it up beautifully in that one sentence that we are all familiar with in his letter from the birmingham jail. "injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." and that says it all. let justice roll down that's what we are about. >> well sheryl thank you so much for sharing that with us, it's helped us out immensely in understanding lutheranism and protestantism. >> well thank you, thank you very much. >> see what i mean about the context,

he himself who is associated with as i was overseas and is all the power of the message of christ at work in a. of any particular culture, no matter how much we are a part of and. the title of your book, the thesis of your book has a controversy on the right, the conservative right. >> host: the institutions with colleagues it's important to emphasize that liberty university is an academic institution. we are coming in the scholars who follow christ, and the different perspectives and that is something that isn't widely known out of the walls of our institution but i think it's important for people to know that within that community of fallujah beavers we disagree about issues and at the end of the day we are on the same page. >> would you teacher? >> i teach humanities, the history of western culture. as demint i will teach the values of discussing this book and that is one of the things that led me to take these firm won election to another, and if there's one it's going to be the watershed and there is no turning back. we tend to elevate the importance of the moment we're looking

pictures you're seeing now schools attending the moscow's main church christ the savior of people. the most important holiday the religious calendar as it is you can watch the full ceremony with step by step commentry online right now straining at live it out to. if we can additional moscow outside next on. hello and welcome to the show in this week's program we've seen in the last of the children why well because it's now a huge developing lockets here and russia from magazines to lead stores would be surprised how many venues in the capital case had just killed them and this group of girls here are taking part in a catwalk plus with all the superstar skills they will need to. strike a pose well you normally don't associate with children are younger friends to play a part in the fashion industry and is the future mothers of tomorrow strut their stuff in this room it's clear that some of these russian and gals have what it takes. but you see here shows the girls how to count the correct posture to shoot at just just a heads up the back straight and gaze comfortably into the distanc