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CONTRA MUNDUM Charles Colson & Timothy George: Churchless Jesus A viral video is a symptom of our spiritual malaise, but not the cure. Chuck Colson & Timothy George         Photo by Jacob Silberberg / Panos EDUCATION Fury Over Mission School Fees Church-run schools in Nigeria made a shift in cost. Sunday Oguntola in Lagos  SPOTLIGHT Why Denomination Matters to Church Growth A recent study suggests orthodoxy doesn't draw church crowds on its own. FROM HER.MENEUTICS Is there Anything Redeeming in the 50 Shades Trilogy? If we can't avoid trashy novels, perhaps Christian women could see the book's popularity as a missional opportunity without having to read it. Jonalyn Fincher, guest blogger NEWS California's Gay Marriage Case Likely Headed to Supreme Court Ruling paves way for High Court to review Proposition 8. Tobin Grant NEWS Billionaire Names Two Finalists for Free Mass. Campus C.S. Lewis College plans for former Moody campus died earlier this year, so the Green family will give the site away. G. Jeffrey MacDonald, Religion News Service FROM CT ENTERTAINMENT Kin: Songs by Mary Karr & Rodney Crowell A review of Rodney Crowell and various artists. Josh Hurst Also: Neil Young & Crazy Horse, The Beach Boys, The Mynabirds, The Rocket Summer, andThe Gospel of Memphis FROM HER.MENEUTICS Why You Might Tip Your American Hat to Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee A Canadian's defense: what an ascension anniversary has to do with Christians globally. Sarah Bessey, guest blogger GLOBAL GOSPEL PROJECT Getting to the Crux of Calvary Each atonement theory highlights a truth about the Cross—but none more so than Christ's substitutionary death. Richard Mouw   Author of Most-Popular Messianic Jewish Testimony Dies At 87 Stan Telchin's story of his conversion, Betrayed, sold more than one million copies in 30 languages. Finalists Named For Free Campus of Once-Hoped-For C.S. Lewis College Either the SBC's North American Mission Board or for-profit Grand Canyon University will inherit 217-acre Massachusetts campus founded by D.L. Moody. Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber Beat On Twitter By Evangelical Leaders Tweets by Joyce Meyer, Max Lucado, and Andy Stanley perform 30 times better than many pop culture icons. Subscribe to this RSS Feed         Shouldn’t a Ban on Sex-Selective Abortions in America Be a No-Brainer? In the war on women, two very different battles are being fought. In Defense of Sarcasm & Humor: A Response to the Earnest Why Christians can appreciate a good dose of laughter along with a serious sensibility. Is There Anything Redeeming in the '50 Shades' Trilogy? If we can't avoid trashy novels, perhaps Christian women could see the book’s popularity as a missional opportunity without having to read it. Subscribe to this RSS Feed         California Moves To Pass First State Ban of Gay Conversion Therapy  Many Christian therapists have already abandoned the practice. DOMA Decision: Unconstitutional And Bound For SCOTUS Court rules federal law unconstitutionally burdens both states and same-sex couples. Black Americans on Gay Marriage: Is Obama Changing Opinion? New poll shows opinion jump from African Americans in favor of same-sex marriage Subscribe to this RSS Feed         'God Bless America' . . . With a Bang Bullet points from Bobcat Goldthwait’s new gunpowder black “comedy” 'Broadway Is Having Its First Faith Moment' With 'Jesus Christ Superstar,' 'Godspell,' and more, marketing ramps up for people of faith Russell Crowe to Board the Ark Academy Award winner to play Noah in Darren Aronofsky's film of the same name Subscribe to this RSS Feed         [WEDNESDAY | 06.06.12] Fury Over Mission School Fees Why Denomination Matters to Church Growth [TUESDAY | 06.05.12] California's Gay Marriage Case Likely Headed to Supreme Court Billionaire Names Two Finalists for Free Mass. Campus Letters to the Editor [MONDAY | 06.04.12] Getting to the Crux of Calvary Liberia: Getting Back to the Founding Faith Sex-Selection Abortion Debate Drowned Out by 'War on Women' Rhetoric [FRIDAY | 06.01.12] Luter vs. Land Sex-Selection Abortion Debate Drowned Out by 'War on Women' Rhetoric Oldest Profession, or Oldest Oppression? Ohio Judge Creates Court for Abused Prostitutes For Greater Glory [THURSDAY | 05.31.12] Why Your City Needs Emerging Christian Leaders The Fight for Egypt's Future Muslim Brotherhood Signs Agreement with Egyptian Evangelicals [WEDNESDAY | 05.30.12] The Secret to City-Wide Culture Making Works and Words: Why You Can't Preach the Gospel with Deeds Business Is the Church's Business     [THE LATEST] Opinion: U.S. Bishops Still Stonewall on Sex Abuse Ten years after the 'Dallas charter,' church leaders keep dodging accountability. (David Gibson, The Wall Street Journal) Can Texas ban Planned Parenthood from women's health program? A federal appeals court in New Orleans is expected to hear arguments Thursday over the legality of implementing a Texas rule that bans Planned Parenthood clinics from a state and federally funded health program for uninsured, low-income women. (Los Angeles Times) Crystal Cathedral to Rent from a Catholic Church The Crystal Cathedral ministry will leave its namesake home next year and move to a nearby Catholic church where it will continue to hold services, officials announced Thursday. (Los Angeles Times) Tate Publishing CEO fires 25 employees over anonymous email The CEO of a Christian book and music publishing company in Oklahoma prayed with his employees before a recent all-hands meeting, then went ballistic over an anonymous email he received and fired 25 people. (Romenesko) Suicides are surging among US troops Suicides are surging among America's troops, averaging nearly one a day this year - the fastest pace in the nation's decade of war. (Associated Press) Scouts to review ban on gays; no change imminent The Boy Scouts of America will review a resolution that would allow individual units to accept gays as adult leaders, but a spokesman says there's no expectation that the ban on gay leaders will in fact be lifted any time soon. (Associated Press) [TOP STORIES] Scholarship Funds, Meant for Needy, Benefit Private Schools While the scholarship programs have helped many children whose parents would have to scrimp or work several jobs to send them to private schools, the money has also been used to attract star football players, expand the payrolls of the nonprofit scholarship groups and spread the theology of creationism. (NYT) State Supreme Court rules 'personhood' initiative petition void The Oklahoma Supreme Court on Monday ruled that an initiative petition to have personhood declared at conception is void and called the measure unconstitutional. As a result, it will not appear on the ballot. (Tulsa World) Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams to Resign at End of Year The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Rev. Rowan Williams, announced on Friday that he will step down at the end of year to take up a position as master of Cambridge University’s Magdalene College. (The New York Times) Dublin patron saint's heart stolen in cathedral raid Irish police puzzled by latest in series of bizarre thefts of religious artefacts from churches (The Independent) Washington may become first to require insurance to cover abortion At a time when many states are making it harder for women to get abortions, Washington state appears headed in the opposite direction. (Associated Press) Abortion investigation: Health Secretary Andrew Lansley to report clinics and doctors to police Doctors filmed agreeing to abortions based on gender; "I don't ask questions," doctor tells pregnant woman (The Telegraph)     Soccer and Salvation in Thailand's Largest Slum Common-Good Decisions: When Christians Bless the Cities of God Oldest Profession, or Oldest Oppression? Ohio Judge Creates Court for Abused Prostitutes Why Your City Needs Emerging Christian Leaders The Secret to City-Wide Culture Making Subscribe to this RSS Feed         Review: Peace, Love and Misunderstanding Review: Prometheus Review: Snow White and the Huntsman Review: For Greater Glory Subscribe to this RSS Feed Interview: The Choir's Steve Hindalong: Celebrating Sobriety Interview: Million Dollar Man Review: Kin: Songs by Mary Karr & Rodney Crowell Review: Americana Subscribe to this RSS Feed

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