Germany’s Largest and Richest Archdiocese Will Close 90% of Its Churches by 2030
BY HEMANT MEHTA SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 There’s good news. So of course it’s not happening in the United States. In…
Deep State, Deep Market, Shallow Jesus, Shallow Church
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 BY PAUL LOUIS METZGER Different attempts have been made to define and reflect upon “deep state”. Here are…
After Rejecting Face Masks, Idaho Pastor, Wife, and Church Staff Contract COVID
BY HEMANT MEHTA SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 A pastor who said face masks were useless against COVID and opened up his…
Luther and Africa
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 BY GENE VEITH The Christian History site, sponsored by Christianity Today, has posted a fascinating article about the influence of…
Evangelicals Who Don’t Believe in Christ?
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 BY GENE VEITH A majority of Americans, 52%, agree with the statement, “Jesus was a great teacher, but…
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Church Court Punishes Priest Found Guilty of Child Sexual Abuse With… Prayer
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Church Court Punishes Priest Found Guilty of Child Sexual Abuse With… Prayer
BY HEMANT MEHTA SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 A Catholic priest who was found guilty of sexually abusing a child was sentenced…
The Futility of Coercing or Punishing Belief
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 BY GENE VEITH Historically, religions have sometimes used force to compel people to accept their teachings and to…
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The Necessity of Forgiveness – and Accountability: Matthew 18:21-35
The Necessity of Forgiveness – and Accountability: Matthew 18:21-35
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 BY LEAH D. SCHADE The parable about the Unforgiving Servant shows us that forgiveness is essential – but…
Pastor Steven Furtick and Evangelical Heresy: Is Almost True Good Enough For The Gospel?
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 BY GUEST CONTRIBUTOR I read recently an article from Life Way Research that said we now live in…
Will The Church Survive The Covid-19 Damage? No, But This Is The Time For Rebirth
SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 BY CHRISTY THOMAS I continue to ponder the long-term aftereffects of the Covid-19 pandemic on the health, and…
Florida Christians Claim ‘Biblically Wrong’ Face Mask Mandate Interferes With Prayer
AUGUST 4, 2020 BY MICHAEL STONE Because The Bible: Florida Christians are fighting a local face mask mandate, holding rallies and…
Christian Megachurch Plays QAnon Conspiracy Video to Open Sunday Service
BY BETH STONEBURNER JULY 17, 2020 During a Sunday service on July 5, Rock Urban Church in Grandville, Michigan showed…
Is Your Prolife Stance Really Pro-Life?
JULY 4, 2020 BY KARL J. FOREHAND One reality of our political climate in the United States is that it divides…
The U.S. Government Gave Nearly $10 Billion in Forgivable Loans to Churches
BY HEMANT MEHTA JULY 7, 2020 A few months ago, when the seriousness of the pandemic was finally making itself…
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JULY 7, 2020 BY GENE VEITH Here is another word for you: Post-Protestant. The term refers to the Protestant mindset that…
Top Ten Reasons NOT to Go to Church (especially during a pandemic)
JULY 7, 2020 BY KARL J. FOREHAND Recently people headed back to their favorite sanctuaries: bars, beaches and church buildings. All…
A Texas Pastor Irresponsibly Reopened Church; Now 50 Members Have COVID
BY HEMANT MEHTA JULY 7, 2020 One of the criticisms people like me have had about reopening churches (or schools)…
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Economy or Empire? What We Build Next Starts With Schools
JULY 11, 2020 BY ERIN WATHEN Guest Post: Rev. Robyn Fickes Bles Last week I received the call every pastor dreads. …
