Author and Evangelist Talk Suffering, Heaven, New Earth

Christian Post - 9 hours 20 min ago
Bestselling author Randy Alcorn has teamed up with a popular evangelist to address what many nonbelievers and Christians alike struggle with – suffering.
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Commentary: 'I am a Christian' - What Should that Mean?

Christian Post - 13 hours 46 min ago
Q: What is your definition of a Christian?
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More Americans Say Global Warming Is Exaggerated

Christian Post - 14 hours 38 min ago
A strikingly higher percentage of Americans believe that the threat posed by global warming is exaggerated, a new Gallup survey found.
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Commentary: The Scandal of Gendercide – War on Baby Girls

Christian Post - 16 hours 5 min ago
In many nations of the world, there is an all-out war on baby girls. The murder of girls is especially common in China and northern India
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Pakistan's 'Blasphemy' Laws Claim 3 More Christians

Christian Post - 16 hours 20 min ago
A Christian couple was sentenced to 25 years in prison for violating Pakistan’s widely condemned “blasphemy” laws last week, and another Christian convicted without basis under the same statutes the previous week received the same sentence.
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Gay Episcopal Priest Receives Majority Consent

Christian Post - 16 hours 49 min ago
An openly gay priest has received more than the required majority of consents to be confirmed as bishop, the Diocese of Los Angeles reported Wednesday.
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ICANN to Mull .XXX, .GOD Domains

Christian Post - Wed, 03/10/2010 - 6:58pm
The board of the international body that manages Web addresses will hear arguments Friday for and against the .xxx top-level domain, which has been rejected three times since 2000.
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Glenn Beck's Advice on 'Social Justice' Churches Sparks Outrage

Christian Post - Wed, 03/10/2010 - 6:56pm
Anti-poverty Christian groups are up in arms after popular political commentator Glenn Beck urged Christians to leave their church if it talks about social justice.
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Poll: African-Americans Most Likely to Pray Before Bedtime

Christian Post - Wed, 03/10/2010 - 4:13pm
African-Americans are more likely to report praying or doing another religious activity prior to bedtime every night or almost every night than their counter parts, according to the first national poll examining sleep among the country’s four major ethnic groups.
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ELCA Closer to Adopting Policy Revisions on Gay Ordination

Christian Post - Wed, 03/10/2010 - 1:31pm
Leaders in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America on Monday approved revisions to ministry policies that would officially accommodate gay and lesbian ministers.
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Commentary: A Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Waste

Christian Post - Wed, 03/10/2010 - 12:40pm
Most of us remember the stellar advertising campaign A Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste designed at giving underprivileged college students a bite at the educational apple.
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Nigerian Archbishop: Generations Wiped Out by Mass Attacks

Christian Post - Wed, 03/10/2010 - 12:35pm
The Nigerian Anglican archbishop, who oversees the area where more than 500 people were recently killed, grieved over the history lost and said people need to understand the sacredness of human life.
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Op-Ed: Fred Phelps' 'God Hates Fags' Message: Is It Free Speech?

Christian Post - Wed, 03/10/2010 - 12:22pm
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to hear Snyder v. Phelps, a case dealing with anti-gay protests at the funerals of American soldiers, is stirring up debate over whether the privacy rights of grieving families trumps the free speech rights of demonstrators.
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Christians Counter Global Atheist Convention

Christian Post - Wed, 03/10/2010 - 12:11pm
Atheists and humanists are preparing for what they say will be the biggest gathering of freethinkers in Australia's history. Some Christians are countering the event with creationist seminars and book giveaways.
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Reformed Theologians Draft Manifesto Ahead of Merger

Christian Post - Wed, 03/10/2010 - 10:29am
A panel of pastors and theologians recently approved text that will serve as a manifesto for the new World Communion of Reformed Churches.
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Faith-Based Advisers: We Found 'Meaningful Common Ground'

Christian Post - Wed, 03/10/2010 - 7:43am
We have different opinions, admitted the White House faith-based advisers on Tuesday when they presented their recommendations, but we were able to find “meaningful common ground.”
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So. Baptists Anticipate Better Days Ahead

Christian Post - Wed, 03/10/2010 - 7:02am
Following the release of a report that directs the country's largest Protestant denomination in a new direction, Southern Baptists have expressed new energy and anticipation for the future.
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Commentary: Archaeological Discovery Supports Scripture

Christian Post - Wed, 03/10/2010 - 3:46am
Once again, archaeology confirms the accuracy of biblical history. That’s good news, but should it affect how we believers view Scripture?
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Commentary: Recovering a Biblical Ecumenism

Christian Post - Wed, 03/10/2010 - 3:42am
John has authored what I think is one of the most important books written in our generation. The vision Armstrong offers … is neither unanimity nor uniformity nor union but loving cooperation in life and mission
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World Vision Staff Attacked in Pakistan

Christian Post - Wed, 03/10/2010 - 3:10am
A World Vision office in Pakistan was attacked by gunmen on Wednesday, leaving at least five staff members dead. The Christian organization said the attack was unprovoked.
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