Atheists in the Pulpit — The Sad Charade of the Clergy Project
Why didn’t they just resign? Most shockingly, some openly spoke of losing their salaries as the main concern. So much for intellectual honesty.
NPR and The New York Times Magazine attempt to portray MacBain and DeWitt as victims. MacBain presents herself as unnerved by the fact that her church fired her and did not appreciate her declaration of atheism behind their backs at a convention hundreds of miles away.
An Open Letter Concerning the Appointment of a New Archbishop of Canterbury
From leaders of the 'Global South' Anglican Communion
The following letter was written and signed by 15 'Primates' (Regional Archbishops) from Africa, South American, and the Pacific Rim. They represent they represent more than 2/3 of all Episcopalians/Anglicans in the world.
Parting with Treasure Easier Said Than Done
Churchgoers give far less than they think (or tell)
In one indication of the gap between perception and reality, 10 percent of the respondents to the generosity survey reported tithing 10 percent of their income to charity although their records showed they gave $200 or less. The self-deception appears to be limiting giving.
Christ’s College Accredited By Tawain’s Ministry of Education
“We have alumni who are pastors in Taiwan, at Chinese churches in the USA and Canada, and who are missionaries around the world"
Despite hurdles along the way, Christ’s College has nurtured and prepared 5,500 students in its 53 years.,” says Nantz. “If [alumni] are not in fulltime ministry, they are now fulltime Christian professionals who are supporting local churches.”
Our Children Still Need Mentors in an Age of Monsters
With whom will we trust our children? Here's how one coach changed my life, and why the young people of our churches still need mentors.
John was always above reproach, and never had to be told to put healthy boundaries in place. He was for me all he needed to be – an excellent basketball coach. My parents had every reason to trust him, and because they did, the trajectory of my life was changed – for the better –... Continue Reading
Miracle in Possum Trot
What happened in a small town when one couple adopted four children and others followed their example.
Donna was grateful for the sacrificial love her mom had shown while taking care of so many kids with so little means. It was this sacrificial love that Donna remembered when God called her to do something similar. “Think about all those children out there who do not have what you had in a mother,”... Continue Reading
Eastern Orthodox Lose Two Evangelical Bridges
Resignation of Metropolitan Jonah follows death of Peter Gillquist.
Metropolitan Jonah resigned under duress in July. His removal has observers less concerned about his leadership shortcomings, which allegedly led to his removal, than about the widening gap between conservatives and the Orthodox Church. “His efforts were the most explicit attempt by any Orthodox hierarch to join with evangelicals and other conservatives in a common... Continue Reading
Dawkins: Creative Intelligence Not So Ridiculous
"I think a particular god like Zeus or Jehovah is as unlikely as the tooth fairy, but the idea of some kind of creative intelligence is not quite so ridiculous."
David Robertson: “Dawkins considers, like so many of his fellow new atheists, that there is no debate and they, and they alone, have the truth. Ironically, such arrogance and intolerance of others is the very definition of the fundamentalism that Dawkins professes to hate. I suspect that Richard Dawkins’ problem is that he is not... Continue Reading
Columbia Seminary Will Allow Same-Sex Couples To Live In Married Student Housing
The change comes following the seminary’s denial of a housing request last spring to a lesbian couple.
“Students, their qualified domestic partners (e.g. those in civil marriages, civil unions, or domestic partnerships as established by the laws of any state, the United States or a foreign jurisdiction), and their children are eligible to live in campus housing. Appeals may be made to the CTS Housing Committee.” A Georgia-based Presbyterian Church... Continue Reading
Study: Confusion and Ignorance Regarding What Official Church Membership Means
The question has to be asked – how relevant are membership statistics as a measure of denominational size or reach in today’s world?
Many religious groups apparently aren’t doing enough to make membership relevant to people, or to communicate how it is relevant. “Denominational and local church websites often talk about the benefits or importance of membership, but apparently many people just aren’t seeing it as a necessary step in their own spiritual life.” A new study... Continue Reading