Is the American Church the New Mission Field? Redefining 'American Christianity'

Is the American Church the New Mission Field? Redefining 'American Christianity': "Someone asked lesbian celebrity Rosie O'Donnell if she thought she would go to heaven when she died. Her response, so typical of America, went something like this; "God must know how much I'm trying to be good.""



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BosNewsLife – Christian News Agency » Blog Archive » BREAKING NEWS: 120 Killed In anti-Christian Attacks In Kenya, Nigeria

BosNewsLife – Christian News Agency » Blog Archive » BREAKING NEWS: 120 Killed In anti-Christian Attacks In Kenya, Nigeria: "ABUJA/NAIROBI (BosNewsLife)-- Christians in Kenya and Nigeria were mourning Monday, June 16, the aftermath of two massive attacks by Islamic militants in which at least some 120 people died."



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His School Wouldn’t Let Him Speak About Christianity. He Did It Anyway. | TheBlaze.com

His School Wouldn’t Let Him Speak About Christianity. He Did It Anyway. | TheBlaze.com: "Brooks Hamby seems to be a pretty successful student — mock-trial star, cross-country runner, U.S. Senate page and high school salutatorian — yet his high school administration reportedly refused to allow him to speak openly about his faith at his graduation."



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Question of the Week

Question of the Week: ": Before this question is answered, the term “Christian” must be defined. A “Christian” is not a person who has said a prayer, or walked down an aisle, or been raised in a Christian family. While each of these things can be a part of the Christian experience, they are not what “makes” a Christian. A Christian is a person who has, by faith, received and fully trusted in Jesus Christ as the only Savior (John 3:16; Acts 16:31; Ephesians 2:8-9)."



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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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