It’s About Christianity, Not the Girls « Commentary Magazine

It’s About Christianity, Not the Girls « Commentary Magazine: "Commentators from across the political spectrum have chimed in on the horror of Boko Haram’s abduction of more than 300 school girls. And, certainly, the fact that the victims were young school girls has made a difference in the Western world’s interest in the story. But, while #BringBackOurGirls has become a trending hashtag, it may be missing the point."



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Things I Learned Reading the Christianity Today Article on the Acts 29 (We’re Not Mark Driscoll Anymore) Network

Things I Learned Reading the Christianity Today Article on the Acts 29 (We’re Not Mark Driscoll Anymore) Network: "Christianity Today’s Joe Maxwell posted an extended interview today with Matt Chandler, leader of Acts 29 Network.  I learned a few things while reading it, and recommend you read it too."



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What Biblical justifications are used for having separate denominations - Christianity Stack Exchange

What Biblical justifications are used for having separate denominations - Christianity Stack Exchange: "From my reading of the Bible, I have come to understand that unity among Christians is a good thing."



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Supreme Court Vindicates Christian Prayer By Denying Christ

Supreme Court Vindicates Christian Prayer By Denying Christ: "week the Supreme Court of the United States issued its opinion in the case of Town of Greece, N.Y. v. Galloway. You may recall that this town council opened its monthly meetings with prayers offered by local pastors.  These prayers were Christian, often referring to Jesus Christ as Lord. An atheist and a Jew were upset, claiming they got their feelings hurt by these prayers.  In their own words, they “found the prayers offensive, intolerable and an affront to a diverse community.”"



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'Flip It Forward' Brothers Let 'Free Market' Decide TV Show's Fate

'Flip It Forward' Brothers Let 'Free Market' Decide TV Show's Fate: "Twin brothers whose Christian beliefs on marriage and the sanctity of life got their real estate show canceled by a cable network before it ever aired say they’re open to other TV offers if “the free market” will allow it."



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The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: “Creationism is anti-science.”

The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: “Creationism is anti-science.”: "Creationism can be observed. Genesis says every animal has male and female and brings forth after its own kind (see Genesis 1). Faith isn’t necessary when it comes to what the Bible says about these things, because this is observable in the existing creation and in the fossil record."



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Faith Leaders and Human Rights Organizations to Have Prayer Vigil and Public Witness at Nigerian Embassy in Washington, D.C. - Crossmap Christian News | U.S.

Faith Leaders and Human Rights Organizations to Have Prayer Vigil and Public Witness at Nigerian Embassy in Washington, D.C. - Crossmap Christian News | U.S.: "We stand in solidarity with all the kidnapped girls of Nigeria, their families and loved ones.  We agree with  Dr. Martin Luther King when he says, 'Our lives begin to end the day we become silent  about things that matter."



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-HGTV Cancels Show Over the Christian Views of Hosts | Christian News

-HGTV Cancels Show Over the Christian Views of Hosts | Christian News: "HGTV has cancelled a new show because the hosts held Christian views about homosexuality, abortion, and Islam.
Here’s the story from the Baptist Press:
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The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: “There is no Hell.”

The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: “There is no Hell.”: "If a judge shut his eyes to Mafia murders, he is a corrupt judge and should be prosecuted himself."



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Father and Son Preach on Two Continents in One Weekend | Story | BGEA

Father and Son Preach on Two Continents in One Weekend | Story | BGEA: "This week, Franklin Graham is in the busy city of Sapporo, Japan, while his son, Will, makes his way around the outback of Broken Hill, Australia. They may be on two different continents, but both will have one purpose in mind as they stand to preach the Gospel.

“The message is the same,” no matter where they preach, Viktor Hamm, BGEA’s vice president of Crusades, said."



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