The Reality of Ruth and Billy Graham | Christianity Today

The Reality of Ruth and Billy Graham | Christianity Today: "he marriage of Ruth and Billy Graham presents certain challenges to any writer who would portray it. How to write about a couple so beloved by evangelicals without slipping into hagiography? How to write about a famous man and his wife while giving equal consideration to both spouses?"



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Is Gay Marriage Destroying the United Methodist Church? | Gleanings | ChristianityToday.com

Is Gay Marriage Destroying the United Methodist Church? | Gleanings | ChristianityToday.com: "Update (June 13): Nearly 90 Methodist conservatives have signed a response to the unity proposal by prominent pastor Adam Hamilton and other progressives, claiming it "will only extend, localize and exacerbate the acrimonious debate over the issue.""



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On Christianity | NWAonline

On Christianity | NWAonline: "DEAR REV. GRAHAM: Everyone in our family knows my aunt and uncle had a very stormy relationship. But when my uncle suddenly died a few weeks ago, my aunt spent lavishly on the funeral -- expensive casket, beautiful flowers, etc. Why did she do this? Was she trying to make us think she actually loved him?"



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The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: Listen to your experts...

The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: Listen to your experts...: ""Ray. You're a liar. The scientific theory of evolution is becoming stronger and more people are learning about it and applying it in medical science. Evolution is evidence based. Your ancient religion is faith based. Do you even know what a myth is? You should feel really bad about lying to your sheep on this matter. You're a bad person." Ed Severson"



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Are Demons the Cause of All Human Illness? | Cold Case Christianity

Are Demons the Cause of All Human Illness? | Cold Case Christianity: "While angelic beings were originally were created to love God, some have rejected him entirely. Angels worship and honor their Creator, striving to help reunite all of creation with God. Demons, on the other hand, have rejected God and strive daily to oppose the spiritual understanding and development of humans (Ephesians 6:12). The Bible describes the strategies demons have taken to oppose the will of God. Demons frequently attacked the bodies of those who might otherwise have received the Gospel of Grace:"



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Dave Brat: Christianity is the key to prosperity | MSNBC

Dave Brat: Christianity is the key to prosperity | MSNBC: "Washington insiders aren’t the only ones asking “Who is David Brat?” after his unexpected primary victory Tuesday night over House Majority Leader Eric Cantor. His fellow economists are also unsure what to make of the college professor."



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Christian News Service | NewsBusters

Christian News Service | NewsBusters: "Before “Noah” director Darron Aronofsky proudly told critics that his film was “the least Biblical film ever made” he might have wanted to ask audiences how important following the Bible was to them. A newly released survey by Christian News Service found 79 percent of Christians and 71 percent of non-believers in a group of 1200 respondents say historical and biblical accuracy is important to them when they choose whether or not to see a faith or Bible-based film. "



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Phil Robertson said one sentence that brilliantly describes what we need to do in the November elections | Young Conservatives

Phil Robertson said one sentence that brilliantly describes what we need to do in the November elections | Young Conservatives: "Phil Robertson was giving a speech on Saturday at the Rock the South Festival in Alabama.  He touched on a number of different topics, but the money line has to come from when he was talking about the importance of voting this November."



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Chinese Gov't Continues Anti-Christian Campaign

Chinese Gov't Continues Anti-Christian Campaign: "BEIJING, CHINA (Worthy News)– Only one week after Chinese Christians in Wenzhou City fought back against Communist attempts to remove the cross from the roof of their church, government authorities returned and destroyed the cross, according to International Christian Concern."



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-Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Votes to Allow Same-Sex Marriage | Christian News

-Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Votes to Allow Same-Sex Marriage | Christian News: "The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) voted on Thursday to redefine the denominational understanding of marriage and allow its clergy to perform same-sex marriages. Here is the story from the Christian Post:
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s highest governing body voted Thursday to allow ministers to perform same-sex marriages."



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