Federal Appeals Court Bars NYC Churches from Meeting in Public Schools - Crossmap Christian News | U.S.

Federal Appeals Court Bars NYC Churches from Meeting in Public Schools - Crossmap Christian News | U.S.: "As previously reported, the case of Bronx Household of Faith v. Board of Education of the City of New York has been circling through the court system for the past 17 years. It began in 1995, when Bronx Household of Faith submitted an application to rent a public school building for its worship services, but was denied by the Board of Education. The matter then went to court, which turned into an emotional roller coaster, resulting in both temporary victories and losses to both sides."



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Chick-Fil-A Takes A Stand On Gay Marriage And Still Passes KFC In Sales - Christian Blog - Christian Blog

Chick-Fil-A Takes A Stand On Gay Marriage And Still Passes KFC In Sales - Christian Blog - Christian Blog: "Move over KFC, you have competition. Wait a minute, that didn’t sound right. Let me say it this way. There’s a new champion on the block when it comes to fried chicken in the U.S. For so long, when people thought about fried chicken, a certain image of an old man in a white suit arrested their attention. That’s right; you hit it right on the nail – Colonel Sanders."



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Baylor Institute for Studies of Religion | Christianity Today- Rodney Stark- Why the World is Becoming More Violent

Baylor Institute for Studies of Religion | Christianity Today- Rodney Stark- Why the World is Becoming More Violent: "In a late February, predawn raid in Buni Yadi, a town in northeast Nigeria, Islamic militants locked the doors of a boys’ dormitory and set it on fire. At least 59 students perished in the flames. The militants were linked to Boko Haram, a terrorist group that seeks to establish an Islamic state in Yobe, Nigeria."



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After-School Program Tells Student He is Not Allowed to Read Bible, Threatens Confiscation | Vision to America

After-School Program Tells Student He is Not Allowed to Read Bible, Threatens Confiscation | Vision to America: "If schools and school-related groups are going to enforce the so-called “establishment” clause of the First Amendment to the Constitution, it is incumbent on them to learn what the law says and doesn’t say. This issue arose last week when a lunch room supervisor at a Florida elementary school erroneously told a five-year-old she was not allowed to pray before partaking of her noonday meal."



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What does the Bible say about optimism?

What does the Bible say about optimism?: "Answer: Optimism is “the tendency to expect the best possible outcome or to dwell on the most hopeful aspects of a situation.” Optimists usually feel that “good things” will happen in the future or that what they hope and dream for will happen. By nature, most people tend toward either optimism or pessimism, regardless of their relationship with God. Everyone’s glass is either “half full” or “half empty.” So, optimism is not necessarily the same as faith in God. It can be a natural personality trait that has nothing to do with faith."



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What is the GotQuestions.org review of the Noah movie?

What is the GotQuestions.org review of the Noah movie?: "In preparation for the deluge (pun intended) of questions we are sure to receive, several members of the GotQuestions.org staff went and saw the Noah movie on the day of its release. We had heard a lot of feedback, mostly negative, from Christian leaders who were able to see the movie a little early. The director's comment that it would be "the least biblical biblical movie ever made" also caught our attention."



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Question of the Week

Question of the Week: "Answer: It is entirely true that the one verse in the Bible that contains the exact phrase “faith alone” seems to argue against salvation by faith alone. James 2:24 reads, “You see that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone” (ESV). "



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Mozilla CEO Brendan Eich Resigns Amid Protests Over Prop 8 Donation

Mozilla CEO Brendan Eich Resigns Amid Protests Over Prop 8 Donation: "The chief executive of Mozilla resigned yesterday amid protests over his $1,000 donation in support of California’s Proposition 8, which defined marriage as the union of a man and a woman.

Brendan Eich’s 2008 donation was first revealed two years ago while he was serving in a senior role at Mozilla. But it was after his appointment as CEO last month that half of Mozilla’s board quit and company employees publicly voiced their disapproval. Others launched a public campaign seeking his ouster"



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Why the Gospel of Jesus Christ without the Resurrection Isn't Good News ? Whatever Happened to the Resurrection?’ - Crossmap Christian News | Church & Ministries

Why the Gospel of Jesus Christ without the Resurrection Isn't Good News ? Whatever Happened to the Resurrection?’ - Crossmap Christian News | Church & Ministries: "Have you ever wondered how much thought is given to commemorating lent and remembering the death of Christ and how much we actually think about when Jesus rose from the dead and how crucial that momentous event is to the whole gospel story?

"Whatever Happened to the Resurrection?" by Dr. Robert R. Dawson, challenges us to consider the fact that as amazing as Christ's sacrifice on the cross is, without the resurrection, the gospel is not the Good News."



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Denison Forum: Why does God allow earthquakes?

Denison Forum: Why does God allow earthquakes?: "A magnitude-8.2 earthquake struck Chile Tuesday night, killing six people and forcing thousands to evacuate.  Seawater flooded city streets and washed away fishing boats.  Landslides blocked roads, knocked out power, damaged an airport and started fires."



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