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via bcnn1.com Every person on the planet at times is an Oscar-winning liar. Haven’t we all lied without being caught? As the Bible says, “There is no one righteous, not even one …. Their throats are open graves; their tongues practice deceit” (Rom. 3:10-13). Lying is more perilous than
via bcnn1.com Studying the changes that have occurred in the religious beliefs and behavior of adults based on race and ethnicity shows that there has been lots of movement since 1991 – but perhaps not in the ways expected. These findings are part of the State of the Church – 2011 report from the Barna […]
via eurbweb.com *MSNBC reports that scientists are recruiting thousands of armchair archaeologists to help them decipher a “lost” gospel and other fragments of texts from ancient Egypt. The Ancient Lives project draws upon the same type of people power that drives citizen-science projects such as Galaxy Zoo, Planet Hunters, Foldit and EteRNA. In all these […]
via eurweb.com *A lawsuit has been filed by the group American Atheists over the display of a cross that emerged from the wreckage of the collapse of the World Trade Center towers when America was attacked by Muslim radicals on Sept. 11, 2001, says WorldNetDaily.com. Dave Silverman of the atheist organization said
via eurweb.com The Christian Post reports that depression was once a topic reserved for “other people.” It certainly was not something those in vocational ministry experienced. Perhaps it would be more accurate to say that ministers rarely admitted that they were depressed. After
via bcnn1.com Each U.S. presidential election cycle brings its own set of unexpected issues, and the 2012 race already offers one topic of controversy that truly sets it apart — a debate over forms of therapy that attempt to change an individual’s sexual orientation. Known as reparative therapy or
via bcnn1.com In some cases, child molesters are given probation instead of imprisonment, subject to various conditions. If such a person attends a church, it is important for church leaders to be apprised of such conditions so that they can
via bcnn1.com Every night, when Yang prays with her seven-year-old daughter, she knows that she is doing something illegal. Like millions of other Chinese Christians, Yang refuses to be a member of one of the official state-sanctioned churches. Instead, she gathers twice a week with two dozen other Protestants in a private living room to […]
via bcnn1.com The Hispanic Baptist Convention of Texas, which has been meeting annually for more than 100 years, voted last month to officially incorporate as its own non-profit, Texas Baptists
via bcnn1.com President Obama refused to endorse same-sex marriage this week but left no doubt about what he truly believes. At Wednesday press’s conference, he ticked off his efforts on behalf of gay rights: expanding the federal hate-crimes law; repealing the “don’t-ask-don’t-tell” restriction on
