Atheists Continue Battle Against World Trade Center Cross at Memorial
A legal battle is aimed at blocking one museum exhibit: a large cross made of one of the twin tower’s T-beams
A national group called American Atheists is suing the museum to stop the display of the cross, arguing that a religious symbol has no place in a memorial that’s backed by public funds and that is supposed to serve as a monument to victims of many different religions – and to those who had no... Continue Reading
The Faith to Doubt Christianity
A gospel-shaped apologetic starts not with telling people what to believe, but by showing them their real problem.
If there’s no God, everything is permitted. Without God we’re left with no basis for all that is most important to our lives: human dignity, compassion, justice. We have a problem Believing has both a head and a heart aspect, so while some non-Christians will need more help with one than the other,... Continue Reading
Welcomed by Christ’s ‘Hospitality’
Reciprocity, Mutuality, Philoxenos, Hospitality
Apart from Jesus, we were separated, excluded foreigners, without hope and without God in the world (see Ephesians 2:11-18). But, the energy of Christ’s work on the cross empowers the Spirit to bring us near – to God and each other. What good news – if we like adventure! When five candidates for... Continue Reading
Questions for Our Pro-Abortion Friends, Church Leaders, and Politicians
What shall we call the unborn in the womb?
Where in the progression does our humanity begin and end? Where does life become valuable? When are we worth something? When do human rights become our rights? What if Dr. Seuss was right and a person’s a person no matter how small? What shall we call the unborn in the womb? If the entity... Continue Reading
The Silence of Bill and Hillary Clinton
Bill and Hillary Clinton have been vigorous defenders of religious freedom, President Obama has been a foe
Where are the Clintons now as President Obama continues to stubbornly enforce his HHS mandate requiring all Americans, of every religious belief and denomination, to forcibly fund abortion drugs? Have these fighters for religious freedom said anything at all to the president? Have they voiced even a slight objection? To the contrary, in his glowing... Continue Reading
Stupak Admits Obama Violated His Executive Order on Obamacare, Abortion
Former Congressman Stupak admitted that he may have been hoodwinked by President Obama over Obamacare
Stupak was the holdout preventing the passage of the bill pro-life groups strenuously opposed because of its abortion-funding provisions. He negotiated what pro-life groups called a phony executive order from Obama that merely restated the bill’s provisions rather than prohibited abortion funding under it. Former Congressman Bart Stupak admitted during a panel discussion... Continue Reading
In the UK: Christians should ‘leave their beliefs at home or get another job’
Government lawyers say: A personal expression of faith at work, such as wearing a cross, means they might have to resign and get another job
The four British Christians argue that the actions of their employers contravened articles nine and 14 of the European Convention on Human Rights, which prohibit religious discrimination and allow “freedom of thought, conscience and religion”.
Revenge of the Liberal Arts Major
New survey: Liberal arts graduates in more demand than those who are getting finance and accounting degrees.
“The No. 1 skill that employers are looking for are communication skills and liberal arts students who take classes in writing and speaking” said Dan Schawbel, founder of Millennial Branding and an expert on Generation Y. “They need to become good communicators in order to graduate with a liberal arts degree. Companies are looking for... Continue Reading
12 Reasons Why Public Worship Is Better Than Private Worship
The Puritans believed public worship was more important than private worship; here are 12 reasons why.
Private worship was required of, and performed by Adam and his posterity, even in a sinless state, but the public preaching of the Gospel and the administration of the sacraments have a necessary dependence on the death of Christ. If you had the choice between private Bible reading and prayer, or going to... Continue Reading
National Atheist Party Cancels Convention Due To Lack of Funding
A lack of donations and sponsors; several prominent people also backed out of the convention.
The party – which was founded in March 2011 – states on its website that it “is a Constitutional movement dedicated to the preservation of the Founding Fathers’ vision of a secular nation.” Officials hope to develop it into a full-fledged political party. The National Atheist Party is canceling its secular convention due... Continue Reading
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