THE CHRISTIAN POST: "Front Page" Friday April 20 2012 Nisan 28, 5772

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With Santorum Out, Ron Paul Supporters Reach Out to Evangelicals

By Napp Nazworth

With Rick Santorum now out of the presidential race, supporters of the Ron Paul campaign are stepping up efforts to court evangelical leaders.

Catalyst West Exhibitor 'Rethink Books' Launches 'BookShout!' App

By Alex Murashko

Dallas-based technology start-up company Rethink Books officially launched its new reading application that enables users to share notes with each other while reading digital books, showcasing the software at the annual Catalyst West conference in Irvine, Calif., this week.

US

UCLA

Survey: Millennials' Religious Unaffiliation Similar at Faith-Based and Public Colleges

By Michael Gryboski

Millennials enrolled in religious colleges are just as likely to leave the religious affiliation of their childhood as students enrolled at public universities, a new survey found.

Presumed Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney will deliver the commencement address at Liberty University – his first appearance at the conservative evangelical school founded by Christian Right leader Jerry Falwell.

A conservative organization in California is supporting an initiative that will overturn a law that makes social studies classes include the "roles and contributions" of homosexuals in American history.

Several groups opposed to a national "Day of Silence" slated for Friday and organized in some U.S. schools by Gay-Straight Alliance or other gay-themed student clubs are planning their own forms of protests.

Church & Ministries

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ELCA, Archives.com Partner to Digitize Millions of Church Records

By Michael Gryboski

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America has forged a partnership with a major family genealogy website in which the denomination will have hundreds of reels of microfilm containing church records between 1793 to 1940 digitized.

New Destiny Christian Center's founder and pastor Zachery Tims may have passed away, but the vision he birthed more than a decade ago at the Florida megachurch continues under the leadership of minister Paula White, according to a birthday tribute video released Wednesday by the church.

Ministry leaders are seeing a major problem among youth groups – an emphasis on behavior modification over the Gospel.

Speaking with Oprah Winfrey during her new series, "Oprah's Next Chapter," Bishop T.D. Jakes of The Potter's House in Dallas, Texas told the media mogul he thinks homosexual acts are condemned in the Scriptures and it is not his job as a pastor to give personal opinions.

Entertainment

Blue Like Jazz

'Blue Like Jazz' Director Steve Taylor Says Film Isn't 'Christian'

By Jeff Schapiro

"Blue Like Jazz," a film based on Donald Miller's semi-autobiographical book which opened in select theaters this past weekend, isn't a typical Christian film. In fact, even though faith is its dominant theme, director Steve Taylor says it isn't a Christian film at all.

Another Nicholas Sparks novel has made it to the big screen with "The Lucky One" taking viewers on an emotionally charged journey toward love.

NFL star and evangelical Christian Tim Tebow recently appeared on "Good Morning America" to discuss his recent move to the New York Jets, his relationship with his family, media rumors, and his commitment to his Christian faith.

World

Millions Pour into Rome to Honor Pope at Funeral

Vatican Cracks Down on US Nuns for Pro-Choice, Same-Sex Marriage Views

By Stoyan Zaimov

The largest organization of Roman Catholic nuns in the U.S. has been hit by a Vatican-ordered crackdown which branded the The Leadership Conference of Women Religious as too "radical" and diverging from several core pillars of Catholic faith.

A research report by the University of Chicago on belief in God across a number of countries has found that faith increases with age, but the number of those certain of the existence of God has declined, with the lowest number of faithful people reported in Japan.

The Voice of the Martyrs Executive Director Tom White has passed away, the organization announced Wednesday April 18.

United States officials have announced that terrorist group Boko Haram is planning to attack the Nigerian capital of Abuja. Boko Haram has been quite active in the country, killing innocent people in order to achieve its goal of imposing Sharia law throughout Nigeria.

An Australian Pentecostal group is claiming its youth ministry, which boasts members as young as 13 years old, is able to heal people suffering from a magnitude of different illnesses, ranging from sprained wrists to cancer and multiple sclerosis.

Dick Clark Dies at 82 After Massive Heart Attack

News reports have confirmed that American game ...

2012 TIME 100 List Revealed: Tim Tebow, Jeremy Lin, Timothy Dolan Featured

"They are the people who inspire us, entertain ...

How the Duggars Live Debt Free With 19 Kids

Every parent knows that children are expensive! ...

Jeremy Lin Lauded by US Secretary of Education for Influence on Kids

Jeremy Lin, New York Knicks starting point guard, ...

Manny Pacquiao Begins Training With God, Says He's 'Happier'

Manny Pacquiao, high-profile Filipino boxer and ...

One Million Moms Boycotts Urban Outfitters for Lesbian Kiss Catalog Photo

One Million Moms' newest campaign is highlighting ...

Forever Jones Creating 'Musical Revival'

Forever Jones took the Christian music world by ...

'Mary, Mother of Christ' Film Draws Lawsuit From Federal Government

A new potential blockbuster film about the young ...

Tech & Biz

Samsung Galaxy S3 Leaked Image

Samsung Galaxy S3 Pictures Leaked (PHOTOS)

By Vincent Funaro

Pictures of what could be the Samsung Galaxy S3 have been leaked onto the internet this week.

The HTC One S smartphone will be released through T-Mobile on April 25, according to an announcement made by the company this week.

With today marking the last day to file taxes, many are wondering about accepting refunds in the form of a Pre-paid Visa card that is being offered by some tax filing companies.

The next generation iPhone will be designed using Liquidmetal technology that Apple acquired in 2010, according to a recent report.

Inside Church Planting: Worship Really Can Happen Anywhere (Part 3)

By Jeff Schapiro

In many towns across the U.S., you can locate a number of well-established churches simply by looking for their steeples. But many church plants, including the one I serve, will meet in a variety of different (and usually not ideal) locations before they establish themselves in a building of their own.

COLUMN

What's a Christian to Do on the Day of Silence?

Lane Palmer

Are we called to do anything to end the silence? Are we called to do anything to end the silence? Or can we just bury our heads in the sand and wait for the day - April 20th - to pass?

OPINION

The Post-Christian Condition – Anders Breivik and the Limitations of Justice

Anders Behring Breivik

The trial of Anders Behring Breivik represents one of the greatest tests of human justice in decades. Breivik has celebrated his murderous actions in court, calling his massacre the most "spectacular" event in recent European history.

COLUMN

'Common Grace' Is Graceless Without the Gospel

Orthodox Christians Celebrate the Epiphany

I was intrigued by the title of a blog I came across today: "Do You Believe in Common Grace?" It was written by a faithful Christian pastor who preaches the Gospel with biblical integrity. Some Christians use the term "common grace" to describe the universal blessings which God pours out upon the whole human race. That doesn't mean that everyone who uses this term understands the full implications of this teaching.

OPINIONS

Federal Budget Debate: What Would Jesus Say?

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Representative Paul Ryan (R-Wis), chairman of the House Budget Committee, contends that his approach to the proposed federal budget is shaped by his worldview as a Catholic Christian.

ANALYSIS

Obama Gave the Church Less Than One-Half Percent of $18 Million Income Over 12 Years

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An analysis of 12 years of tax returns recently released by President Barack Obama from 2000 to 2011 shows that the First Family donated 1.4 percent or less of their income to charity until he began to run for the U.S. Senate in 2004, and gave only nominal amounts to the church except for substantial donations to the Rev. Jeremiah Wright's Trinity Church of Christ in 2006 and 2007.

LEADERS

Ailing Chuck Colson Praised for Legacy of 'Moral Courage, Biblical Insight'

Chuck Colson

Christian leaders from various organizations and churches have offered their prayers for Chuck Colson and praised the legacy he leaves behind as word came Wednesday that the ailing 80-year-old founder of Prison Fellowship may "soon be with the Lord."

CP BLOG

What Chuck Colson Means to Me

By now you’ve probably heard that Chuck Colson, the beloved founder of Prison Fellowship and a very dear personal friend of mine, is in critical condition and recovering from emergency surgery. It was just a week ago that Chuck was at a speaking engagement and suddenly fell ill.

OPINIONS

Day of Silence: Revisited

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Two years ago, I wrote an opinion editorial criticizing the Day of Silence. While I still agree with some of the conclusions I made in that piece, I nonetheless said many hurtful and unfair things about organizations that are helping homosexual youth.

COLUMN

Imagine Yourself Overcoming Your Most Tenacious Sin

Darkness over the Whole Land

What is your biggest area of weakness and temptation? The only way to experience victory in Jesus over that sin is to own it and rise above it by God's grace. You can do it, but you first must believe that God can free you from the chains of that thing which pull at you day after day.

BIBLE

Theologians OK With Bible Translation Replacing 'Jesus Christ,' 'Angel'

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Some theologians say the new Bible translationThe Voice that replaces words like "Christ" with "Anointed One" and "angel" with "messenger" is acceptable.

OBSERVANCE

On Holocaust Remembrance Day: Reflections From a Rabbi

International Holocaust remembrance day

Israel and Jewish communities worldwide remember the Holocaust beginning at sundown Wednesday on Yom Ha'Shoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. For two minutes throughout Israel, sirens sound, and the entire country comes to a standstill – all work comes to a halt, people walking down the street stop in their tracks, and cars stop in the road, their drivers exiting to stand in silent remembrance.

LIVING

Dying to Meet Him: Finally Coming Home

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Sara Gabrielle Devenish went home to Jesus sometime in the early morning hours today. It was in her sleep and it was peaceful.

CP BLOG

Five Characteristics of Child Sexual Offenders Within the Faith Community

catholic sex abuse

If child molesters are so "good" at what they do, what steps can the faith community take to insure that they don’t succeed? Learning how offenders think and act is the first step in developing protective antennas, which can keep our community safe from those who pose a risk to our little ones.

INTERVIEW

Pa. Pastor Offers Advice for Single Black Women With 'Call Tyrone'

Pastor Jomo Johnson of North Philadelphia discusses the alternatives to marriage in his new

In his new book, Call Tyrone: Why Black Women Should Remain Single Or..., Pastor Jomo K. Johnson of North Philadelphia discusses alternatives to marriage for black Christian women faced with a shortage of men.

POLITICS

5 Birth Control Mandate Myths

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In the debate over the Obama administration's birth control mandate, there has been much misinformation. Here are five common myths regarding what the mandate does and does not do.

COLUMN

Why Idolatry Was (and Is) Attractive

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Can you see the attraction of idolatry? "Let's see I want a spirituality that gets me lots, costs me little, is easy to see, easy to do, has few ethical or doctrinal boundaries, guarantees me success, feels good, and doesn't offend those around me."

OPINION

Loving Them: How We Talk About Life

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There's a tendency sometimes to demonize our enemies instead of loving them and, more to the point, showing them that we love them.

SPORTS

Christian Website Aids NASCAR Driver After He Loses Major Sponsor

Blake Koch, a NASCAR driver who competes for Rick Ware Racing, was nearly sidelined recently after losing his primary sponsor, in part because of his Christian beliefs. Fortunately for Koch, however, ChristianCinema.com intervened by sponsoring him for a race and by starting a campaign to help him find a more permanent solution to his financial problems on the track.

CP BLOG

Resolving the Evolution Question for Good

An NPR story (dated today, April 19, 2012) highlights the growing tension between evolutionary science and politics. However, to keep religion in the mix, I now share some personal family archival material that will put the matter to rest.

COLUMN

Law and Gospel: Part 3

Bible, Matt Chandler

A confusion of law and gospel is the main contributor to moralism in the church simply because the law gets softened into "helpful tips for practical living", instead of God's unwavering demand for absolute perfection.

PASTORS

John Piper: I'm 'Amazed' I'm Still a Christian

John Piper

When John Piper preached at the Together for the Gospel conference last week in Louisville, Ky., he reflected on some of the most difficult times in his life and ministry and said, "I'm amazed that I'm a Christian today."

OPINIONS

Sweden Has Become the Manchester United of Giving on Overseas Aid

Powerful earthquake hits Indonesia

With Manchester United looking like winning the Premier League again, it seems business as usual in the football world. Yet in the international league table of Overseas Aid, an unexpected candidate has emerged.

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