Daily Archives: February 23, 2015
Southern Baptists try to diversify churches — but will it work?
By Heidi Hall — February 23, 2015
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (RNS) Russell Moore's proposed solution -- diversifying worship spaces -- will take some work. Of 50,500 Southern Baptist congregations, 3,502 identify as predominantly African-American, or about 7 percent.
Pentecostal Leaders Representing Millions Meet To Discuss Critical Topics
By Religion News LLC — February 23, 2015
(Los Angeles) – Leaders from six global Pentecostal denominations, representing over 90 million members combined, recently met in Los Angeles to discuss a wide range of international and domestic topics. The Pentecostal Leaders Summit convened for three days last week in Los Angeles, California to discuss a number of topics including the effects of terrorism, […]
A Bummer of an Oscars: Sean Penn, Terrence Howard, and green cards
By Laura Turner — February 23, 2015
Several presenters made a mess of the Oscars last night. Being onstage should be a privilege.
Is President Obama a Christian? It depends what you mean by ‘Christian’ (COMMENTARY)
By Justin Taylor — February 23, 2015
(RNS) When it comes to the question of who is and who is not a Christian, the governor should have remembered that clarity is often served by asking the questioner why the question is being asked.
ISIS versus the West: A clash of civilizations? (COMMENTARY)
By John Farmer — February 23, 2015
(RNS) To a layman it sure as hell looks like a collision of civilizations -- specifically between the advocates of a malignant interpretation of Islam and a Christian West which, a millennium ago, produced the Crusades.
Another national championship for me!
By Mark Silk — February 23, 2015
The Trinity College Men's Squash team comes through again.
How do Americans balance science and religion? A Q&A on recent research
By Tobin Grant — February 23, 2015
How do Americans resolve the conflict between science and religion? University of Dayton's Joshua Ambrosius reflects on recent research.
Pope Francis to mafia: Repent and all will be forgiven
By Reuters — February 23, 2015
The Lord is waiting for you and the Church will welcome you if your willingness to serve good is as clear and public as your choice to serve evil was," Pope Francis said.
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