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Amazingly, in the broad field of journalism and opining, there are people so self-satisfied, so enamored with their own perceived cleverness, that you can almost hear them sniggering while typing out their next piece. Andy Olsen's "Invasion Theology," published in...
There was a time—believe it or not—when television served some modest purpose beyond rotting the minds of its audience into room-temperature gelatin. There was a time when entertainment required talent. When it at least pretended to nod toward decency. When people...
Syncretism often occurs when two or more cultures or religions come into contact, leading to the blending of their spiritual beliefs, rituals, and symbols. This can result in a unique fusion of religious ideas and practices. There are two major religions in the world...
In the beginning was the Word—and that Word has not wavered, faltered, or faded. It has thundered through the centuries with clarity and conviction, anchoring the Church in every age, standing immovable against the rising tide of heresies, human philosophies, and...
Believers in Christ's atonement are now in declared religious union with those who make light of it; believers in Holy Scripture are in confederacy with those who deny plenary inspiration; those who hold evangelical doctrine are in open alliance with those who call...
Throughout the annals of history, no religious figure has endured the relentless scrutiny and targeted attacks quite like Jesus Christ. As the central figure of Christianity, Jesus has faced unyielding opposition from various quarters, both in ancient times and in our...
There was a man named Jesus, the only begotten Son of God, who was born of the Virgin Mary in the city of Bethlehem, as it is written: "Unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given" (Isaiah 9:6). He was called Emmanuel, which means "God with us" (Matthew 1:23), and...
The contemporary new-wave feminist movement within Christianity is a valiant effort to promote gender equality and challenge the traditional gender roles that have persisted in the Church. This movement stands on the shoulders of giants, building on the legacy of...
David Hughes, lead pastor of Church by the Glades in Coral Springs, FL, has transformed his congregation into a theatrical spectacle that resembles a comedic performance more than a house of worship. In one Instagram post, Hughes stated “If there’s one thing we can...
A gaggle of religious feminists has drafted an open petition, calling upon the Southern Baptist Convention to adopt a policy that allows women to assume leadership roles, particularly the office of the pastorate in the church, rebelling against God's clearly stated...
In Malta, a nation at the forefront of LGBTQ+ rights, the consequences of the Affirmation of Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Gender Expression Act has sparked an intense debate surrounding freedom of expression and religious persecution. Matthew Grech, a...
The term "homophobia," as presently understood by our contemporary society, is a linguistic construct devised by the political and social left to characterize what they describe as an irrational fear, aversion, or discrimination against those who identify as LGBTQ+ on...
In June 2019, a lawsuit was filed against Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (SWBTS) and its former leader, Paige Patterson, by an unnamed plaintiff known as Roe. She alleged multiple incidents of sexual assault committed against her by a former seminary...
Dr. Field Harrison, a megachurch pastor of Amen Church in Dallas, TX, is making headlines over recent comments about homosexual relationships and marriage. His insistence that those who hold to a biblical sexual ethic are committing the unpardonable sin of blasphemy...
If you think the LGBTQ mafia isn’t out to destroy your family because of your faith, guess again. Jessica Bates, a Christian woman and mother of five, has filed a lawsuit against the Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) after being denied the opportunity to adopt...
Following the seeker-sensitive and emergent church movements, Evangelical churches have been left grappling with a tenacious and disconcerting trend—an approach marked by non-confrontational and uncontroversial stances on contentious social and moral matters, such as...
As we journey through this world together, hand in hand, we must acknowledge the relentless barrage of messages that promise happiness, fulfillment, and success which come at us from all directions, ensnaring us in their tantalizing web. We are tempted to believe that...
The debate surrounding abortion has been ongoing for decades, with both sides fiercely advocating for their beliefs. And while the pro-life movement claims to have made significant strides in the past, abortion abolitionists believe that their approach is not enough...
Timothy was bishop of the Ephesus church and disciple of the Apostle Paul who trained him to be a church leader. In A.D. 97, as the pagans were about to celebrate a feast called Catagogion, a festival in which they carried images of pagan gods through the...
Drag Queen Story Hour has been a perversion plaguing public libraries and schools around the nation for several years but what about Drag Queen prayer time for children during Sunday morning worship at church? In a recent spate of pulpit perversion, churches...
Rosaria Butterfield has been a vocal voice over the years in Evangelicalism as she, a former practicing lesbian, has been outspoken in Christian circles about biblical sexual ethics. Butterfield made a name for herself with her book, The Gospel Comes With a House Key,...
Okay, so you walk into the typical church down the street on a Sunday morning, your heart full of anticipation to worship God, serve fellow believers, and be spiritually nourished. But instead, you find yourself subjected to a diluted sermon that is more focused on...
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