When Apologetics Was Evangelism by J.P. Holding | THINKAPOLOGETICS.COM

When Apologetics Was Evangelism by J.P. Holding | THINKAPOLOGETICS.COM: "This is an excellent article about the challenges to doing apologetics in today’s contemporary culture. I have encountered many of the challenges that Holding mentions here:

This article first appeared in the Effective Evangelism column of the Christian Research Journal, volume 26, number 1 (2003). For further information or to subscribe to the Christian Research Journal go to: http://www.equip.org"

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Teacher Reportedly Seizes First-Grader’s Christmas Gift and Trashes Affixed Religious Story | Video | TheBlaze.com

Teacher Reportedly Seizes First-Grader’s Christmas Gift and Trashes Affixed Religious Story | Video | TheBlaze.com: "A first-grade teacher in California told a student that “Jesus is not allowed in school” before removing a religious story the child affixed to candy canes in celebration of Christmas last month, a non-profit legal firm claims."

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The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: Sick or well?

The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: Sick or well?: "When God made Adam, everything was "very good" (see Genesis 1:31). There was no disease, pain, suffering and death. These miseries came when Adam sinned. God cursed the ground and gave Adam and his offspring the death sentence. The Bible says that we "die in Adam," but we can be "made alive in Christ" (see 1 Corinthians 15:22). You are free to ignore God's command to repent and trust in the Savior, but if you do, instead of receiving mercy, you will get Justice."

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TIPPING POINT: Phil Robertson Controversy is Backfiring on PC Culture » Liberty Alliance

TIPPING POINT: Phil Robertson Controversy is Backfiring on PC Culture » Liberty Alliance: "When talking to parents about how to address behaviors in their children, we always tell them to discuss the “behaviors” not the child as a person. “Running around in the restaurant is not appropriate behavior” tells the child specifically which behavior you think isn’t acceptable."

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Seattle Gay Pride Participants Viciously Beat Christian Street Preacher (VIDEO) - Crossmap Christian News | Church & Ministries

Seattle Gay Pride Participants Viciously Beat Christian Street Preacher (VIDEO) - Crossmap Christian News | Church & Ministries: "In disturbing video footage uploaded on Youtube and reported by Seattle's KOMO news, two Christian street preachers can be seen standing on a grassy area. One of the preachers holds a sign that says "Jesus saves and heals," and "Repent or else," while the other holds a Bible."

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Utah Rep Introduces Amendment to Protect Churches From Performing Same-Sex ‘Weddings’ | Christian News Network

Utah Rep Introduces Amendment to Protect Churches From Performing Same-Sex ‘Weddings’ | Christian News Network: "SALT LAKE CITY – A lawmaker in Utah has proposed a constitutional amendment that would protect churches in the state from being forced to perform same-sex ‘weddings.’

Republican Representative Jacob Anderegg told reporters this past week that he constructed the amendment in light of increasing court rulings that interpret the equal protection clause of 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution as trumping the 10th Amendment, which protects states’ rights."

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Evangelism Styles | 6 Effective Approaches to Evangelism | Kevin Halloran's Blog | Christ, Culture, Books and More

Evangelism Styles | 6 Effective Approaches to Evangelism | Kevin Halloran's Blog | Christ, Culture, Books and More: "Many who respond with fear compare themselves to gifted evangelists who have a commanding knowledge of the Scriptures and the naturally ability to enter into life-changing spiritual conversations. I thank God for those people–but realize that most of us are not like that."

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The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: Happy homosexuals.

The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: Happy homosexuals.: "A homosexual couple in New Zealand who were recently joined in marriage told the media that they were very happy, and that there hadn’t been any “plagues” fall on them.  Silence doesn’t mean divine approval or non-existence"

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Planned Parenthood Rep: Christianity “Going Down” - Patriot Update

Planned Parenthood Rep: Christianity “Going Down” - Patriot Update: "For those of us so very blessed to have raised our personal white flag in mankind’s inherently fruitless struggle against the Creator, there can be no joy in watching God-deniers continue to labor under the grandest of all deceptions. Regardless of how nasty they may be as individuals, there can be only sadness, genuine pity and prayer."

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Christian News: Bill Nye 'The Science Guy' Debates Evolution with Ken Ham at Creation Museum : Offbeat : Classicalite

Christian News: Bill Nye 'The Science Guy' Debates Evolution with Ken Ham at Creation Museum : Offbeat : Classicalite: "Bill Nye, well known children's science show host and Dancing with the Stars competitor, made waves in the Christian community in 2012, when he expressed his view that parents should teach their kids evolution. Now the Science Guy has decided to debate his beliefs with Creation Museum founder Ken Hamm next month at the Creation Museum in Kentucky."

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