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Is America a Christian Nation? (1)

Yesterday, addressing students in Istanbul, President Obama declared that “America is not a Christian nation.” That is a pretty bold statement especially considering it was made in a predominantly Muslim nation. Without any ad hominem attacks on President Obama or…

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The Retreat of Christianity in America

Have you seen the cover of Newsweek? Pretty provocative stuff. Al Mohler has an excellent post on Meacham’s cover article. Check it out HERE. Is this good news? Bad news? Why? What do you think are the implications for the…

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A Gentle Question for Phillies Fans

Are you out of your MIND?! I know the Phillies did not have the best game yesterday. But… Just 17 minutes into the season opener the fans in Philadelphia started booing their team. Keep in mind the Phillies are the…

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Confusion or Clarity?

Over at Pyromaniacs Phil Johnson has posted, what I believe, are some spot-on observations about the panel discussion (above) on the Emergent Church at the recent Christian Book Expo. Check it out HERE. Your Thoughts?

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The New Syncretism

From Christianity Today: The shift towards pluralism has been long in coming. In his 1993 book, A Generation of Seekers: The Spiritual Journeys of the Baby Boom Generation, Roof reported that surveys of American baby boomers—Protestant, Catholic, or Jewish, liberal…

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Abortion and the Idolatry of Money

Bonnie Erbe of US News and World Report suggests that in times of economic recession, choosing abortion is a good thing. I would offer more commentary but is it really needed? ‘Yes, it’s sad that this unwed, pregnant mother of…

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Naming False Teachers

James MacDonald of Harvest Bible Chapel has posted some thoughts on Brian MacLaren and the responsibility to identify false teachers in the church. 1. Why Brian MacLaren is Like My Palm Pilot 2. The Public Rebuke of False Teachers