Marchers Unite for Marriage
People of many faiths and cultures gathered at the nation’s capital to rally support for traditional marriage
With gay marriage continuing to gain momentum and acceptance in the nation’s culture, Joe Grabowski, director of communications for the National Organization for Marriage (NOM), said standing for the biblical definition of marriage “can feel like a very lonely position.” NOM organized the march to bring people together. Last year, roughly 7,000 attended. This year,... Continue Reading
Presbyterian Church (USA) Narrowly Votes To Divest From 3 Companies Involved In Israeli/Palestinian Conflict
The PCUSA General Assembly voted to divest church funds from three American companies it cited for profiting from the oppression of Palestinians within Israel’s occupied territories
The divestment resolution targets companies that divestment supporters say supply electronic and earth-moving equipment that help Israel violate Palestinian rights. Presbyterians in support of the resolution described it as a long overdue stand on behalf of Palestinians suffering under the occupation, which began in 1967 when Israel pushed back attacks from neighboring countries. (RNS) The Presbyterian Church (USA) voted... Continue Reading
The Coming Collapse of the PC(USA)
The Presbyterian Church (USA) recently released the findings of its “Religious and Demographic Profile of Presbyterians 2011”
In terms of giving insight into the current battles raging within the PC (USA) and the exodus of evangelical churches, the report is quite helpful. Consider the following statement: “only followers of Jesus Christ can be saved.” Among pastors, 45% disagreed or strongly disagreed. 41% agreed or strongly agreed. Among our clergy, there is a... Continue Reading
Muslim And Anti-Muslim Bus Ads Battle Heads To Round 3
The latest ads volley between Muslim and anti-Muslim groups has played recently on the sides of buses in Washington, D.C.
First, the American Muslims for Palestine ran ads during peak D.C. tourism season, the Cherry Blossom Festival in April, condemning U.S. aid to Israel. A month later, blogger Pamela Geller’s American Freedom Defense Initiative responded with bus ads featuring photos of Hitler meeting the grand mufti of Jerusalem and a text equating opposition to Israel’s territorial... Continue Reading
Presbyterian Lay Committee Board of Directors Repudiates Action of PCUSA GA on Redefining Marriage
A protest by the Presbyterian Lay Committee repudiating the action of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church USA to redefine marriage
God will not be mocked and those who substitute their own felt desires for God’s unchangeable Truth will not be found guiltless before a holy God. The Presbyterian Lay Committee will continue to call for repentance and reform: repentance of those who have clearly erred at this General Assembly and reform of the PCUSA according... Continue Reading
The War On Christians
Around the world, Christians are the world’s most persecuted religious group
“British prime minister David Cameron said recently that “our religion is now the most persecuted religion around the world” and “We should stand up against persecution of Christians and other religious groups wherever and whenever we can, and should be unashamed in doing so.” German chancellor Angela Merkel has repeatedly stressed that Christians are the... Continue Reading
Daddy, Does God Want To Save Me?
Did you hesitate? Even for a second? Then you have a warped Calvinism. And there’s lots of it around.
“When our child asks, “Daddy, does God want to save me?” the last thing you do is go to God’s Private Book, and say, “Well, I don’t know honey, because I don’t know if you are one of the elect.” Put that book down. That’s God’s Private Book. You have no right to it and there’s no... Continue Reading
Preparing Your Heart for Worship
Preparation for worship involves reminding ourselves of who God is—the holy, sovereign Lord
“Our church service begins at 10:30 a.m. At 10:20, we turn the lights down and begin the prelude. This is the signal for our people to begin preparing for worship. By contrast, God gave Israel two days to prepare. He required them to be consecrated and to wash their clothes. These preparations were appropriate for... Continue Reading
Silence On Same-Sex Marriage Is Not An Option
The speed at which same-sex marriage went from unthinkable to unquestioned is unparalleled
“We do look around and see a lot of people being tentative in saying anything about this issue. A lot of people are trying to stay out of it, from megachurches to Christian organizations to relatives at holidays and Christmas. We don’t want to bring it up. But also it’s extremely difficult to answer this... Continue Reading
Let None Despise This Prayer
Charles Spurgeon's words about the Lord's Prayer
“Let none despise this prayer; it is matchless, and if we must have forms of prayer, let us have this first, foremost, and chief; but let none think that Christ would tie his disciples to the constant and only use of this. Let us rather draw near to the throne of the heavenly grace with... Continue Reading