500 Gather to Protest Pending Removal of Idaho Ten Commandments Display

500 Gather to Protest Pending Removal of Idaho Ten Commandments Display: "An estimated 500 people gathered at a public park in Sandpoint, Idaho, Thursday to demonstrate their support for keeping the Ten Commandments display at its present location.

One of the protestors told local media that she took issue with the possibility of the monument's removal, which was first called for in a letter sent to Sandpoint's city government by the Freedom From Religion Foundation."



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ON CHRISTIANITY | NWAonline

ON CHRISTIANITY | NWAonline: "DEAR REV. GRAHAM: I’ve never thought much about what happens when we die, but my grandmother died a few months ago, and now it really worries me. Is there any way we can know? Or will we just have to wait to find out?"



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Hate and How to Overcome It: How Should We Respond to the Tragic Death of Fred Phelps? | The Exchange | A Blog by Ed Stetzer

Hate and How to Overcome It: How Should We Respond to the Tragic Death of Fred Phelps? | The Exchange | A Blog by Ed Stetzer: "Death is always a tragedy. Hate makes it more so.
Today, a man known for hate died. CNN concluded that his infamy was worth a breaking news alert.
But how do we respond? How does this breaking news relate to the gospel's good news?
I've had some run-ins with Westboro, though I don't like to use the words "Baptist" and "Church" when referring to it. (My apologies to the city of Westboro, but your sacrifice is appreciated to rescue the words "Baptist" and "Church.")"



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Why Hobby Lobby Is This Year's Supreme Court Case To Watch | Gleanings | ChristianityToday.com

Why Hobby Lobby Is This Year's Supreme Court Case To Watch | Gleanings | ChristianityToday.com: "When Hobby Lobby makes its case in front of the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday, conservative Christians won't be the only ones paying attention.
After a year and a half of opposing the Affordable Care Act's birth control mandate, the evangelical-owned craft store chain has become shorthand for the corporate fight for religious liberty—one that concerns not only Obamacare critics, or fellow Christians who worry that certain contraception methods are abortifacients, but now, Americans overall."



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Mark Driscoll Retracts Bestseller Book Status, Resets Life | Gleanings | ChristianityToday.com

Mark Driscoll Retracts Bestseller Book Status, Resets Life | Gleanings | ChristianityToday.com: "In response to recent controversies, Seattle pastor Mark Driscoll has written a candid letter to his congregation that attempts to clarify the significant staff turnover at Mars Hill Church and the controversial marketing campaign that gave Real Marriage bestseller status."



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Ray Comfort Presents Noah - YouTube

Ray Comfort Presents Noah - YouTube: ""



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Bill Maher Calls God a "Psychotic Mass Murderer"

Bill Maher Calls God a "Psychotic Mass Murderer": "omedian (some people think he’s one) and leading skeptic Bill Maher called God a “psychotic mass murderer.”

He said that in the upcoming Noah movie, God — not Russell Crowe (playing Noah) — had an anger problem."



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‘Special Consideration’ for ‘non-Christian’ Job Applicants? | Conservative Byte

‘Special Consideration’ for ‘non-Christian’ Job Applicants? | Conservative Byte: "A provision in a Michigan teachers’ union contract calling for “special consideration” to be given to “minority” job applicants including “those of the non-Christian faith” was removed by the Ferndale School District this week after the language was identified as a violation of the Federal Civil Rights Act."



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A Victory for Free Speech: Atheist Turned Christian Professor Wins Lawsuit Against University

A Victory for Free Speech: Atheist Turned Christian Professor Wins Lawsuit Against University: "Conservative professor wins lawsuit against his university that can only be described as a win for the First Amendment. Mike Adams began his career as a professor at the University of North Carolina – Wilmington in 1993. Adams was, at the time, an avowed atheist. University official recognized his work as he won numerous awards and received accolades."



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Biblical forgiveness, should we always forgive

Biblical forgiveness, should we always forgive: "One of the most important things you can do, as a Christian in your walk to follow Jesus Christ is to practice forgiveness for everyone who has harmed you. Forgiveness is not easy; it’s one of the most difficult things you must do because it’s against human nature."



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