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Month: August 2016

Youth Minister No Longer Allowed to Reach Students at Illinois School Following Atheist Complaint

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HARRISBURG, Ill. — A Baptist youth minister is no longer allowed to reach students at an Illinois high school after a professing atheist organization lodged a complaint, asserting that his presence violated the U.S. Constitution.

The Wisconsin-based Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) had sent a letter to the Harrisburg School District this past February after an unidentified community member advised the group that the minister was leading a Christian club of sorts during the lunch period a..

An FAQ from J. P. Moreland on the Human Soul

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Some notes from J. P. Moreland’s excellent book, The Soul: How We Know It’s Real and Why It Matters (Chicago: Moody Press, 2014).

What is dualism?
The view that the soul is an immaterial thing different from the body and brain.

What is substance dualism?
The view that a human person has both

a brain that is a physical thing with physical properties, and
a mind or soul that is a mental substance and has mental properties.
What is Thomistic substance dualism?
The view that the (human) soul

dif..

Better Together by Gaither Vocal Band

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Gospel Music Hall of Famers the Gaither Vocal Band keep vocal harmonies front and center on this all-new studio recording of songs both new and classic. Bill, David, Wes, Todd and Adam showcase their tight, unmistakable blends on such timeless standards as “When He Set Me Free,” “Dig a Little Deeper,” “Didn't It Rain Children” and the James Taylor classic “You've Got a Friend.” This legendary, award-winning group's one-of-a-kind arrangements will uplift your day and put a spring in your step.[…]

Buried at Sea by Lion of Judah

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by Lion of Judah | Genre: Pop/Rock | Release Date: August 26, 2016

Track Listing
01. Buried at Sea
02. Sufficient For Me
03. Firm Foundation
04. Job’s Reply
05. The Weight of Love

China: Five Christian prisoners released ahead of G20 summit

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China has released five Christian detainees in Zhejiang province after four months in prison for protesting a church demolition.

The Communist Party is believed to be becoming progressively more suspicious of the influence of Christianity, which is experiencing significant growth in China.

The five, Ji Qingcao, Ji Qingcou, Ou Jinsi, Mei Xueshun, and He Lijing, are all members of Yazhong Church in Wenzhou, and were arrested in April on charges of “obstructing government administration” a..

The Complementarian Women Behind the Trinity Tussle

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For complementarian women, the debate was more than abstract.

The evangelical blogosphere engaged in a major theological debate about the Trinity this summer, with more than 150 posts published within five weeks. Malcolm Yarnell, theology department chair at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, said he had “never seen anything like it.”

The debate focused on Christ’s relationship to God the Father. Some argue that the Son is eternally subordinate to the Father, while others say the Son w..

Am I Called To Be A Church Planter?

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Regardless of if we are called specifically to be church planters, all of us are called to be ABOUT church planting.

The question, “Am I called to be a church planter?” is not a straightforward one. It’s not like, “Should I breathe?” or “Should I love others as Jesus does?”

The question, “Am I called to be a church planter?” is kind of like asking, “Should I go into an Arts program, Science Program, or a Trade Program?” What’s implied behind this question is the importance of further education..

Why Burkinis Should Matter To Christians Who Care About Religious Freedom

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We must speak into religious liberty issues that protect the rights of those who believe differently than we do.

Yesterday I wrote an article for Religion News Service about women and burkinis. But, it was not really about women and burkinis. It was about secularism and its march.

Before you go much further, click here and see this picture at the New York Times. It’s of the French police making a woman take off more clothes to stay on a beach.

So, this is not really about burkinis, but it is ..

Atheists block city grant to National Baptists

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Copyright (c) 2016 Baptist Press. Reprinted from Baptist Press (www.baptistpress.com), news service of the Southern Baptist Convention. The original story can be found at http://www.bpnews.net/47464/atheists-block-city-grant-to-national-baptists

Atheists block city grant to National Baptists

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (BP) — Atheists have blocked a $65,000 grant the Kansas City, Mo., government had allocated for use during the National Baptist Convention USA (NBC USA) annual meeting Sept. 5-9 in..

Former satanist offers churches ‘supernatural bootcamps’ to bring about deliverance

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A former Satanist who converted to Christianity has teamed up with a popular evangelist to offer “supernatural bootcamps” to help Christians take up arms against the devil.

John Ramirez, who says his aim is to help Christians expose and combat the devil, has joined forces with pastor Shane Wall, bestselling author of The Supernatural Guide to Understanding Angels, to offer one-day teaching and deliverance workshops.

According to a press release issued about the boo..

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