Tuesday, May 15, 2012

THE CHRISTIAN POST: Tuesday May 15 2012 Iyyar 23, 5772

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Church Trend Analyst on Things That Will Not Change

By Alex Murashko

Amid all the changes in the Church, there are seven constants that can remind pastors and laypeople about what really matters, says a leading church trend analyst.

Breakaway Anglican Congregation Has Its Last Sunday at Va. Property

By Michael Gryboski

A departing Anglican congregation held its final services at a Virginia church property that they lost to The Episcopal Church in a years-long court battle.

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NY Child Porn Decision Receives Backlash

By Michael Gryboski

A recent New York State Court of Appeals decision that said viewing child porn is legal has received backlash from the public and the legislative arena.

Obama's Newsweek Rainbow Halo Cover Stirs Controversy

By Stoyan Zaimov

President Barack Obama's endorsement of same-sex marriage is still making headlines, and Newsweek's upcoming colorful cover showing Obama with a rainbow halo with the label "The First Gay President" has some Twitter users expressing everything from amusement to criticism.

Ron Paul Stops Actively Campaigning: It's 'More Than Just 2012'

By Sami K. Martin

Ron Paul, the last Republican campaigning against Mitt Romney, has announced that he will no longer "actively campaign" in the 2012 race.

Colo. Court Rules Day of Prayer Proclamations Unconstitutional

By Katherine Weber

A Colorado appeals court ruled last week that the state governors' previous proclamations regarding the National Day of Prayer were unconstitutional as they implied a "government endorsement of religion over nonreligion."

Church & Ministries

Black Pastors Speak Out on Obama's Gay Marriage Stance

By Anugrah Kumar

Black pastors across the country dwelt on President Barack Obama's stance during worship services Sunday, after Obama's May 9 announcement that he supports gay marriage.

Mother's Day Church Attendance Third Highest After Easter, Christmas; Father's Day Last

By Luiza Oleszczuk

Behind Easter and Christmas, Mother's Day draws the highest attendance in U.S. churches, a recent study shows. LifeWay Research, a Christian research center, asked 1,000 Protestant pastors what the three highest attendance Sundays were

TD Jakes Launches Discount Prescription Drug Campaign

By Ivana Kvesic

Bishop T.D. Jakes has started a new campaign offering free prescription drug discounts that will purportedly give patients up to 75 percent off medications at thousands of pharmacies across the country.

Mothers Upset with Girl Scouts Turn to More Christ

Catholic Bishops Investigating Girl Scouts for Abortion, Birth Control Claims

By Stoyan Zaimov

The Girl Scouts of the USA have long been facing complaints by Catholic representatives accusing the organization of supporting abortion and artificial birth control, and now it finds itself under an ongoing review by the nation's Roman Catholic bishops.

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Manny Pacquiao Uses Bible to Rebuke Obama's Support for Gay Marriage

Manny Pacquiao, Christian Filipino boxer and ...

ABC Cancels Controversial 'GCB' Series

ABC has cancelled its freshman series with the controversial title "GCB," which some believed mocked Christians, as it failed to attract enough viewership.

Black Pastors Speak Out on Obama's Gay Marriage Stance

Black pastors across the country dwelt on ...

Four Christians Heading to Teen Mania Event Killed in Kansas Crash

Four of the five Christian youths going from Oklahoma to Iowa for a Teen Mania conference died after their small plane made a crash landing and caught fire in a field in southeastern Kansas.

Jonathan Falwell: Culture Is Redefining What's Right, Wrong

Joining pastors throughout the country in ...

Pat Robertson Says Jesus Not in Race, But Romney Will Do

Televangelist Pat Robertson suggested on his "700 ...

Stephen Colbert Argues Christ Never Condemned Gay Marriage

Comedy Central's mock-news host Stephen Colbert ...

House Passed Bill Seeks to End Illegal Immigrant Tax Loophole

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill ...

Evangelist Urges Christians to 'Vote for Jesus,' Not Obama or Romney

Bill Keller, an Internet evangelist who runs LivePrayer.com, has launched a new campaign urging Americans to vote for Jesus instead of Mitt Romney or President Barack Obama in November's general election. The minister says the ...

Irish Catholic Church Leader Apologizes to Sex Abuse Victims; Refuses to Resign

Jeremiah Wright Says Obama Friend Offered Him 'Bribe' to Stay Quiet in 2008

President Obama's former and controversial ...

Nancy Pelosi's Religion 'Compels' Her to Support Same-Sex Marriage

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif) said ...

Poll: Obama's Gay Marriage Stance Could Cost Him Votes

A new poll shows that President Barack Obama's ...

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Chaplain's Thomas Kinkade Death Perspective

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A Biography of Jesus (BOOK EXCERPT, PT 2)

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Does Protesting Gay Marriage Advance the Gospel?

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Entertainment

Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder reads the Bible before his games.

Kevin Durant and Oklahoma City Thunder Inspire Baptists to Spread Word of Jesus

By Christine Thomasos

Kevin Durant and Derek Fisher are two popular Oklahoma City players who have been vocal about their Christian faith over their careers, and have now inspired Baptists in Oklahoma to spread the message of Jesus Christ.

ABC Cancels Controversial 'GCB' Series

By Anugrah Kumar

ABC has cancelled its freshman series with the controversial title "GCB," which some believed mocked Christians, as it failed to attract enough viewership.

World Boxing Organization welterweight champion and congressman Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines gestures during a press conference in Manila in this March 26, 2012 file photo.

Manny Pacquiao Uses Bible to Rebuke Obama's Support for Gay Marriage

By Christine Thomasos

Manny Pacquiao, Christian Filipino boxer and congressman, has reportedly disagreed with President Barack Obama's support of redefining marriage to include same-sex couples, and has insisted people should always put God's word first.

World

Thousands Deported From Sudan While Violence Continues

By Luiza Oleszczuk

The government of Sudan, a mostly-Muslim East African nation, has begun airlifting an estimated 15,000 people to the mostly-Christian South Sudan, after all ethnic Southerners were dismissed from Sudan's civil service following the country's secession last year.

Christian Marriage Conference in UK Banned for Opposition to Gay Marriage

By Christian Today

The organizers of a marriage conference in Britain have been told they can no longer hold the event on their regular hired premises because they support the biblical definition of marriage as between one man and one woman.

Samaritan's Purse Calls Christians to Pray for Peace in Sudan

By Christian Today

Refugee pastors are asking Christians to pray for peace between Sudan and South Sudan.

Religious Freedom, Shariah Take Center Stage During Egypt's Presidential Debate

By Luiza Oleszczuk

The two front-runners for the Egyptian presidency recently faced off during the country's first televised presidential debate, with religion and Islamic law dominating the discussion.

'The Voice' Winner Jermaine Paul - What's Next?

Former Alicia Keys back-up singer and The Voice ...

NY Jets Have Another Inspiring Christian Player to Play Alongside Tim Tebow!

Tim Tebow may be the Christian athlete on the New ...

Could Jeremy Lin Move to Toronto?

Jeremy Lin may have risen to popularity while ...

Sex Sells, Even in Christian Bookstores

There's been no shortage of Christian books on ...

Mariano Rivera on Blood Clot Discovery: 'Maybe the Lord Is Telling Me It's Time to Go'

Katy Perry Gothic Look: Has She Forgotten Her Christian Past?

Katy Perry, originally a Christian singer who ...

Hollywood Stars Back Obama's Same-Sex Push With $15M Fundraiser

President Barack Obama, who on Wednesday ...

Justin Bieber Releases New Mother's Day Song - Proceeds to Help Single Mothers

49 Decapitated Bodies Found on Mexico Highway

Mexican authorities found 49 bodies, with their ...

Brazilian Christian Becomes Hero in China for Saving Woman From Thieves

A Brazilian Christian, Mozer Rhian Oliveira, 27, ...

BGEA Launching 'My Hope' Ministry in Canada

The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association is ...

Christians From Haiti to Nigeria 'Live Below the Line' to Stamp Out Global Poverty

Argentina Makes Sex-Change Surgery a Legal Right; Passes Euthanasia-Leaning Law

Youcef Nadarkhani's Attorney Defends Christian Pastor Despite Iran's Threats

No matter their religion, few lawyers would take ...

Franklin Graham Shares Importance of Global Evangelism on TBN's 'Praise the Lord'

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Tech & Biz

'Stand Up And Pray' Website Unites Believers and Social Media

By Vincent Funaro

Believers all over the world can now join each other online and exchange prayer requests with the new Stand Up And Pray Facebook application created by Christian entertainment company EGT.

Facebook Co-Founder Eduardo Saverin Renounces US Citizenship

By Myles Collier

A billionaire co-founder of Facebook has renounced his United States citizenship ahead of the company's initial public offering— a move that analysts say is becoming more common among wealthy Americans.

iPhone 5 Concept Featuring 4.6-inch Display

iPhone 5 Rumors: Apple is Yet to Finalize Design for Device

By Vincent Funaro

Apple has not yet decided on the final design for the iPhone 5, according to a recent report from iMore.com.

Samsung Galaxy S3 Accessory Images Surface

By Vincent Funaro

Samsung recently announced that it would be releasing a series of different accessories for the Galaxy S3 smartphone.

Britney and Demi: 'X-Factor' New Judges

Basketball Wives Recap: Tami Roman's Public Apology to Kesha Nichols

Jay-Z Backs Obama on Gay Marriage; Says Discrimination No Different Than Prejudice Against Blacks

Obama Campaign Looks to 23-Year-Old for Faith Outreach

Utah Teen Leaves Homework and Drugs as Evidence at Break In (VIDEO)

Lady Gaga Cancels Tour Date in Indonesia After Islamists Call Her 'Devil's Envoy'

Crystal Harris Dishes Advice on Dating Older Men Like Hugh Hefner

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If We Believe All the Same Things, Why Do Our Churches Seem So Different?

By Kevin DeYoung

Here are ten things that distinguish between what I would call a vibrant, robust Bible-believing church and one that gets the statement of faith right but feels totally different.

COUNSELING CORNER

How to Answer Arguments in Favor of Abortion

By June Hunt

Imagine it's your first night hosting a national call-in counseling broadcast. The program is live, your calls aren't screened and no topic is taboo. The theme music plays ... the producer counts down the seconds ... "three, two, one, you're on!" Then, you hear these exact words: "I was attacked two months ago, and I am pregnant through rape."

POLITICS

The White House Mystique and the Washington Warp

By Wallace Henley

The defeat last week of Senator Richard Lugar (R-Ind) in the Indiana GOP primary sends the ominous rumble of war drums out across the political landscape. No doubt the scary reverberations have reached as far as Utah, and the ears of another Republican, Senator Orrin Hatch.

OPINION

Social Conservatives, Get Ready to Rumble

By Ken Connor

Oh, the irony of it all. For the past two years, the Republican establishment has been insisting that the only effective way to beat President Obama in 2012 is to set contentious social issues aside and focus like a laser on the economy.

MISSIONS HISTORY

Adoniram Judson: Endurance Personified in the Life of Burma's First Protestant Missionary From North America

By Paul Borthwick

As we celebrate the 200th anniversary of Adoniram and Ann Judson's sailing from Salem, Massachusetts to India and later Burma, we are not merely celebrating a critical early event in the North American Mission Movement. We celebrate the life of a devoted follower of Christ whose life and ministry personified the long-term impact of endurance, perseverance, and tenacity.

CHURCH & MINISTRIES

Jonathan Falwell: Culture Is Redefining What's Right, Wrong

By Lillian Kwon

Joining pastors throughout the country in denouncing President Barack Obama's support for same-sex marriage, Pastor Jonathan Falwell told thousands from the pulpit that they must protect the biblical definition of marriage, even if the culture and the president tries to redefine it.

CHURCH

Should Anyone Planning to Sin Be Baptized?

By Dan Delzell

Each one of us is a sinner. There is no getting around it. So what is the difference between a sinner who has been saved by God's grace, and a sinner who is still lost in his sins?

OPINION

The Battle for Marriage: Imagination, Culture and Politics

By Eric Metaxas

Popular culture, including "Will and Grace," has shaped the way Americans feel about same-sex relationships.

OPINIONS

White House Insists Unborn Babies Should Be Counted for Tour

By Virginia Cline

In a "crazy" twist the White House is requiring that people registering for a White House Tour also register their unborn children. The White House is now adding unborn babies to their official guest list.

LIVING

How to Deal With Betrayal

By Perry Noble

Betrayal is one of the most brutal things a person (especially a pastor) deals with. It hurts ... deeply. Someone who was close to you and who you trusted walked away and they did not do so silently, they left making a lot of noise.

CHURCH

Seven Things in the Church That Will Not Change

By Thom S. Rainer

The Bible is still the Word of God. God is still in control. Sometimes the pace of change confuses and disorients us.

OPINIONS

The Avengers – Movie Review

By Kelly Reed

Whether he intended to or not, Joss Wheedon has provided an excellent opportunity to connect younger Americans with the values that have made this country great while at the same time giving warning of the path we are on.

COLUMN

How Does the Command to Honor Father, Mother Relate to God?

By John Piper

I think the reason there is such a thing as parents is so that children will learn what it means to have God as a parent. And the reason there should be reverence and awe for a mom or a dad is so that a child will learn what reverence and awe for God is like.

COLUMN

Mother's Day and the Infertile

By Russell D. Moore

Mother's Day is a particularly sensitive time in many congregations, and pastors and church leaders often don't even know it. It is good and right to honor mothers. We must recognize though that many infertile women find this day almost unbearable.

INTERVIEW

Craig Groeschel on 'Soul Detox,' Taking God's Word Seriously

By Lillian Kwon

Craig Groeschel, considered one of the most influential pastors in the country, wants to help Christians open their eyes to all the "spiritual trash" that has accumulated in their lives.

SERIES

How Should the Church Love a Gay Couple? (Part 1)

By Paul Stanley

How should Christians express love and minster to couples living in a homosexual lifestyle when these couples attend church? Both Christians and non-Christians seemed bewildered by the issue.

COLUMN

The Double-Reach of Self-Righteousness

By Tullian Tchividjian

There's an equally dangerous form of self-righteousness that plagues the unconventional, the liberal, and the non-religious types. We become self-righteous against those who are self-righteous

COLUMN

Five Reasons Christians Should Continue to Oppose Gay Marriage

By Kevin DeYoung

It can seem like the whole world is having a gay old time, with conservative Christians the only ones refusing to party. The temptation, then, is for Christians go silent and give up the marriage fight.

COLUMN

President Obama, Same-Sex Marriage, and the Future of Evangelical Response

By Ed Stetzer

Homosexuality is not an easy issue. Christians have said a lot of unhelpful things about the subject over the years-- but that does not mean we cannot say helpful things now.

LIVING

Spoken Word Poet Jefferson Bethke, Fiancée Talk Faith and Marriage

By Katherine Weber

Jefferson Bethke, the spoken word poet whose YouTube video "Why I Hate Religion, But Love Jesus" garnered millions of hits, recently proposed to the woman he has been dating for two years. The couple, who both attend Mars Hill Church, recently shared with The Christian Post their views on marriage, faith and love.

OPINION

Evolution's End? President Obama Calls for Same-Sex Marriage

By R. Albert Mohler, Jr.

President Obama's call for the legalization of same-sex marriage yesterday is an historic and tragic milestone. An incumbent President of the United States has now called for a transformation of civilization's central institution.

OPINION

What Maurice Sendak Can Teach the Church

By Russell D. Moore

Maurice Sendak, who just died, doesn't seem, at first glance, to have much to teach Christians. After all, he was an atheist with a cynical outlook and a foul mouth.

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