THE CHRISTIAN POST: Tuesday July 17, 2012 Tammuz 27, 5772

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Military Atheist Group Offers 'Alternative to Church' at Academies

By Alex Murashko

The Military Association of Atheists and Freethinkers is offering "alternatives to church" programs and meetings during summer training at U.S. military academies in an attempt to gain official recognition for similar secular programs during the school year.

Poll: Issues of Race, Religion Remain Strong in Presidential Race

By Paul Stanley

A new ABC/Washington Post poll released Monday highlights the differences between Americans who believe racial and religious discriminations are non-issues today versus those who feel racism is a factor in selecting our elected leaders.

US

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Poll: 'Obamacare' Will Help Some, Hurt Others

By Napp Nazworth

A recent Gallup poll shows that majorities of Americans believe the Affordable Care Act (2010), also known as "Obamacare," will help those who get sick and currently do not have health insurance and hurt taxpayers, businesses and those who currently have health insurance. Responses fell mostly along partisan lines.

Ron Paul has lost his last chance to be nominated, or clinch, a speaking slot at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., with his campaign's failure to secure a plurality of delegates at the state Republican convention in Nebraska.

Reports stemming from a U.S. humanitarian organization indicate that a disabled prisoner has been released from one of China's secret "black jails" with the help of U.S. Rep. Chris Smith, whose letter to Chinese officials requesting the man's release was published on a human rights website.

A lawyer defending a Virginia restaurant company being sued by a former employee denies that the employee was given the ultimatum of either aborting her child or losing her job.

George Mason University's Mercatus Center has begun a project to better understand and report on the consequences of corporatism and cronyism. The research promises to speak to one of the main concerns of both the Occupy Wall Street and Tea Party movements: government favoritism for the privileged.

Church & Ministries

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Pastor Randy White Opens Up About Depression, Addiction, IRS Probe

By Lillian Kwon

Without Walls Pastor Randy White revealed on Sunday the "hell" that he's been through over the last five years, including a battle with depression, an addiction to prescription drugs and being the subject of an IRS investigation.

Alan Chambers, president of Exodus International, which up until now had supported the so-called gay "cure," isn't fazed by a call from an evangelical scholar for his resignation. In fact, he's heard it many times before. But this time, the concern isn't centered so much on the practice of reparative therapy. It's on Chambers' theology.

On Saturday, a crowd of about 2,000 men will converge on Tony Evans' Dallas megachurch to hear him teach on biblical manhood during the "No More Excuses!" Men's Conference.

Simply passing the collection plate during Sunday services in order to help meet the budget was not good enough for the leaders of a small church in Mississippi.

More News

Freed Boston Pastor Michel Louis 'Thanks God' After Egyptian Hostage Ordeal

The Rev. Michel Louis is thanking God after he ...

'The Bachelorette' Cast-Off Sean Lowe Talks Faith, Christian Dating

Following his heartbreaking departure from ABC's ...

Should Penn State Get the 'Death Penalty'?

After the investigation into the cover-up of the ...

Jerry Sandusky New Accusers: Three Men Come Forward

Three new accusers have come forward accusing ...

Romney Is a 'Felon,' Obama Is a 'Liar;' Character Attacks Intensify

In the 2012 presidential race, voters have ...

Christians, Liberals Protest Clinton's Egypt Visit

Liberal and Christian groups in Egypt protested ...

Fifty Christians Burned Alive in Pastor's Home in Nigeria

As the attacks on Nigeria's Christians continued ...

1 Million Evangelical Christians March for Jesus in Brazil

More than 1 million evangelical Christians ...

Olympians to Be Given Good Character Award Inspired by Christian Missionary

Two decorated Olympians will be honored with the ...

Clinton Encourages US Investments in Burma Amid Criticism

Two days after the Obama administration announced ...

Black Pro-Lifer Tells Obama to 'Get Out' in New Ad

An outspoken African-American pro-lifer is being ...

Entertainment

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Tim Tebow to Draw 'a Lot' of Church Groups at Jets Practice

By Michael Gryboski

As the New York Jets ready for the start of summer practice, recently acquired player Tim Tebow may bring in large crowds for their day-to-day drills.

Olympic gold-medal gymnast and "Dancing With the Stars" champion Shawn Johnson talks about growing in her Christian faith and learning to trust in God in her memoir, Winning Balance: What I've Learned So Far About Love, Faith and Living Your Dreams.

The National Organization for Marriage has named actor Kirk Cameron as "one of America's most important champions of marriage." NOM recently released a recent video in which Cameron speaks on the importance of preserving traditional marriage in the U.S.

A photo of the massive life-sized Noah's Ark being constructed for Darren Aronofsky's Bible epic has been released, and has movie-goers enthusiastic about the prospects of the ambitious film.

World

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Egypt Declared 'Islamic State' in New Constitution; Christians and Jews Protected?

By Nicola Menzie

The assembly tasked with drafting Egypt's new constitution has revealed a draft of the document, which declares that "Islam is the religion of the state" informed by Islamic Sharia principles. However, those statements seem to contradict a provision for Christians and Jews to be governed by their own religion.

As the conflict in Syria continues without a resolution, and government and rebel forces are locked in fierce battles across several cities, Christians in the besieged city of Homs were evacuated with the help of a priest on Wednesday.

The U.S. State Department issued a statement Monday to Iran demanding that Tehran immediately release Christian pastor Youcef Nadarkhani, who has been imprisoned for over 1,000 days.

President Sebastián Piñera of Chile signed an anti-discrimination bill into law on Thursday after the brutal murder of a gay man who was beaten to death and had swastikas carved into his body.

United Reformed Church to Allow Gay Civil Partnerships in UK Churches

While the debate on same-sex marriage in England continues, the United Reformed Church (URC) has taken what is being described as a "historic step" by allowing same-sex civil partnerships on its premises.

Egypt's Government Planning to Destroy the Great Pyramids?

An online magazine has offered translations to ...

Chinese Bishop Upsets Government Officials in Show of Allegiance to Rome?

A Chinese bishop reportedly has been placed in ...

Church of England Adjourns Vote on Women Bishops

The General Synod of the Church of England ...

Tech & Biz

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New Christian Tablet: Jesus-Approved or 'Junk'?

By Vincent Funaro

Christians looking to purchase gadgets inspired by God and His Word could pick up the new Edifi tablet.

The iPhone 5 release date will be revealed on August 7, according to new reports out. The new "leak" indicates that an early August event will unveil Apple's next generation smartphone to the world and announce the official release date, according to Know You Mobile. The website cited a "reliable industry source who wishes to remain anonymous."

The Google Nexus 7 is quickly becoming the hottest device on the market as retailers are struggling to keep it in stock due to high demand.

AT&T and Samsung have issued the first security update for the Galaxy S3 handset this week.

The Grace Effect: Making the Case With Our Lives

By Eric Metaxas

The best arguments against secular atheism and for Christianity are not made in the ivory tower; they're made at street level in every day life. Larry Taunton calls it the "grace effect."

OPINION

Why No Denomination Will Survive the Homosexuality Crisis

By Kevin DeYoung

Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles

There is no way, short of a miraculous and full-scale changing of hearts and minds, for North American denominations to survive the homosexuality crisis. I'm not suggesting most of our old, mainline denominations will disappear. But I do not see how any of these once flourishing denominations will make it through the present crisis intact.

SCIENCE

Faith Found the 'God Particle'

By Larry Alex Taunton

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Mankind has searched for a great many things in the firm conviction that they could be found: the Northwest Passage; a cure for HIV/AIDS; and a way to safely send a man to the moon and back again. Sometimes that conviction—faith, really—was misguided (El Dorado and perpetual motion); sometimes it was not (Troy and heliocentricity).

OPINION

How to Respond to Verbal, Emotional Abusers

By June Hunt

June Hunt

At one point, she expressed anger at him for hitting her in the face and breaking her teeth – while she was holding their daughter. His reply? "You [expletive] deserved it."

OPINION

Joe Paterno and the Sandusky Statue

By Wallace Henley

Former Penn State head Football Coach Joe Paterno

Though Penn State may be able to take down the Paterno icon, it may never be able to rid itself of the Sandusky statue. It is the largest sculpture on the Penn State Campus. Some may protest that there is no Sandusky statue at Penn State. But there must be, because its shadow casts darkness over the Paterno statue, and blocks the light that normally glittered off the bronzed rejoicing face of the coach who always seemed so grim and resolute on the sidelines.

OPINION

God's Plan for Human Sexuality

By Eric Metaxas

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I'll bet you when most people think about the Christian view of sex, a whole host of "thou shalt nots" pops into their minds. And that's a shame.

INTERVIEW

Alan Chambers Talks Gay 'Cure,' Salvation for Homosexuals

By Lillian Kwon

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Alan Chambers is currently on vacation with his family. But his much needed break is hardly going uninterrupted following his announcement that Exodus International no longer supports reparative therapy.

LEADERSHIP

Seven Questions to Help Leaders Avoid Committing Sins of Omission

By Thom S. Rainer

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It's easy sometimes not to make a decision, to let the perceived status quo become our daily agenda. Instead of becoming a leader who is a change agent, we become managers who carry out routine tasks. How can we leaders make certain we are not seeking the comfort of sameness and committing sins of omission?

DANGEROUS CALLING

How to Grow Your Faith While You Wait for God

By Paul Tripp

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In ministry there are often moments when you are propelled by a biblical vision but called by God to wait. Waiting can be discouraging and hard. So what does it look like to wait in a way that makes you a participant in what God is doing rather than someone who struggles against the wait? Let me suggest several things.

COLUMN

Just a Thought ... About Sin

By Greg Stier

Greg Stier

Sin rips and ravages. Like a sinister and dangerous predator it tricks us and then pounces. From burning lust to to juicy gossip to gloating pride sin draws us in through portals of hormones, bitterness and arrogance before killing us with the consequences.

LIVING

A Simple Approach to an Uncomplicated Life

By Joyce Meyer

megachurch pastor

Do you ever feel like life is complicated? It's not supposed to be complicated. Jesus gave His life so we could have joy, not complicated and frustrated lives. And complication steals joy and creates frustration.

OPINION

Theology of Glory vs. Theology of the Cross

By Tullian Tchividjian

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It is not exactly breaking news to say that our culture has an aversion to suffering, regardless of how inescapable it may be. This is because we—you and me—have an aversion to suffering. Who wants to suffer? But the conscious avoidance of pain is one thing; the complete intolerance, or outright denial of it, is another.

LIVING

How to Stop Worrying

By Jim Daly

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At a time of rising unemployment, anxious and volatile financial markets and shrinking personal retirement accounts, the story of Dale Carnegie's life - and his wisdom - serves as an inspirational and encouraging lesson.

OPINION

Arms Trade Treaty, Second Amendment Compatible

By Galen Carey

Galen Carey

The National Association of Evangelicals says there is nothing in the Arms Trade Treaty that is incompatible with the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

COLUMN

Do Christians Have Permission to Pray Imprecatory Prayers?

By John Piper

John Piper

I want to say that there may be a time when you're calling God's judgment on somebody. But here's where I'm probably going to end up: Jesus said, "Love your enemies, pray for those who persecute you. Bless those who abuse you."

THEOLOGY

Tim Keller Responds to Claims That the Bible Is 'Inconsistent'

By Audrey Barrick

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Tim Keller, pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church, gets frustrated every time he hears the argument that Christians are inconsistent because they "pick and choose" what to follow in the Bible.

COLUMN

The Power of Words and the Nature of Sin

By Kevin DeYoung

Kevin DeYoung

To be a Christian is to be a person who cares about words. We care about definitions and implications. Our aim is not to be contentious or obstreperous. Our aim is to be true and to speak in a way that strengthens the truth.

OPINION

Jesus Was Not Born Again in Hell

By Dan Delzell

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This one here is a doozy. Did you know that there have been religious teachers in the "Word Faith" movement over the years who have taught that Jesus was born again in hell? Seriously. Talk about a blasphemous doctrine. Anyone who teaches this heresy is presenting a different "Jesus" in their "ministry" than the Jesus of the Bible. God does not need to be born again. He is God....without sin....and without the need for the new birth.

CHURCH

Megachurch Pastor: How to Biblically Conquer Insecurity

By Michelle A. Vu

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Pastor James MacDonald noticed that he struck a nerve – in a good way – during a sermon two weeks ago on insecurity. Feeling that it wasn't the right time to move on, MacDonald delivered an emotionally-charged and revealing follow-up sermon – complete with his own biggest insecurity as well as that of his late mother, which he has never shared publicly – on Sunday.

CP BLOG

The Best Argument Against Christianity

By Robin Schumacher

In my opinion, the problem of evil and God is not the number one arrow in the skeptic’s quiver. If I were asked to present the best case possible against Christianity, I would rather zero in on one very sad observation that I’ve made over a number of years: The best argument against Christianity is sometimes the life lived out by a professing Christian.

ENTERTAINMENT

Why Mayberry Resonates in the American Heart

By Robert Knight

Andy Griffith

The most important part of "The Andy Griffith Show" was not the idealized portrayal of small town American life. It is the Christian-inspired warmth and wisdom, which never goes out of style.

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