Sunday, October 20, 2024

Today in History - October 21

    A special thanks to Wikipedia.org for following historical information. The sermons I have chosen from Sermonaudio.com

1512Martin Luther joins the theological faculty of the University of Wittenberg

Recommended video: The Insanity of Luther, By RC Sproul

Quote by Martin Luther: "Unless I am convinced by Scripture and plain reason - I do not accept the authority of the popes and councils, for they have contradicted each other - my conscience is captive to the Word of God. I cannot and I will not recant anything for to go against conscience is neither right nor safe. God help me. Amen." - Martin Luther (1483-1546) (in response to question of whether he will recant his writings against Roman Catholic Church in 1521)

1854Florence Nightingale and a staff of 38 nurses are sent to the Crimean War.

Recommended sermons and podcasts: Florence Nightengale, by BJU students and faculty

1867 – The Medicine Lodge Treaty is signed by southern Great Plains Indian leaders. The treaty requires Native American Plains tribes to relocate to a reservation in the western Indian Territory.

Recommended sermons and podcasts: 

1921 – President Warren G. Harding delivers the first speech by a sitting U.S. president against lynching in the Deep South.

Recommended sermons and podcasts: Warren G. Harding, by Mark H. Meyer

Scientists at CERN discover how matter defeated antimatter and gave birth to our universe

 Scientists at CERN discover how matter defeated antimatter and gave birth to our universe - msn.com ------------------------------ But the...