Facebook comment questioning hell's existence reportedly cost NC pastor his job

A new book by Rob Bell has stirred debate.

The Rev. Chad Holtz, a former pastor to a United Methodist congregation in North Carolina, wrote a note on his Facebook page supporting a new book that challenges popular ideas about hell's existence. Days later, Holtz was informed his job at Marrow's Chapel, in Henderson, was at risk, allegedly because of the Facebook comment.

The controversial book involved is "Love Wins," by the Rev. Rob Bell, a Michigan evangelical pastor. In his book, Bell critiques the perspective that a select number of Christians will spend eternity in peace and bliss while the majority of the world's people will endure an eternity in hell.

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United Methodists partner with GlobalMedic to help in Pakistan

The United Methodist Committee on Relief has partnered with GlobalMedic to provide direct support to Pakistan's population, in the wake of its deadliest flood in 80 years.

Reportedly, about 3.5 million children have been impacted by the catastrophe. Some of the most pressing medical needs include treatment for diarrhea, cholera, typhoid and other water-borne diseases. GlobalMedic has provided 40,000 liters of drinking water per day to the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Province. However, strong rains, which began around Aug. 7th, are further aggravating conditions for the country.

Since flooding began, the death toll of the calamity has climbed to about 1,600 people, while 1.5 million people have been made homeless.

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