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Reproductive Rights vs. Human Rights: Exploring the Conflict
President Biden agitated members of both parties when he made women’s “reproductive rights” a focal point of his most recent State of the Union address. His insistence that reproductive rights should be protected made his conservative audience uncomfortable for several reasons; however, perhaps surprisingly, some of President Biden’s comments also agitated members of his liberal audience. Neither… Continue reading
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Do You Have to Go to Church to Be a Christian?
“I don’t need church to have a relationship with God.” “My relationship with God is personal.” “It’s not about church. It’s about a relationship.” There are many ways to say it, but the message is clear: Church isn’t necessary. People often summarize the idea, saying, “You don’t have to go to church to be a… Continue reading
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Can Saving Democracy Save America?
Both major presidential candidates are campaigning for the same thing this election year. Each is vowing to save democracy! Presumably, each candidate believes democracy is the reason for the United States’ historical grandeur, so each intends to rescue the United States from demise by saving democracy. Although well-intentioned, both candidates are mistaken. Democracy was never… Continue reading
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Jesus Said Don’t Judge. Why Do Christians Do It?
You’ve heard it, “Judge not, lest ye be judged!” Usually, it comes when someone hears a Christian make a moral judgment about someone else. Perhaps, it’s revealing that, of all the verses in the Bible, this is the one that almost everyone can quote! I’ve even heard some Christians use the verse as their reason… Continue reading
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Should Christians Vote for Someone Like Donald Trump?
In 2016, evangelical Christians were more divided than ever. The Pew Research Center reported eighty percent of “self-described white born again/evangelical Christians” voted for Donald Trump. While prominent Christians like Franklin Graham and Jerry Falwell endorsed Donald Trump, other prominent evangelicals strongly opposed him. Al Mohler, Russell Moore, and John Piper were among the most noteworthy voices… Continue reading
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Are all sins equal? How you answer matters.
Are all sins equal, and why does it matter to Christians? This article will help Christians answer both questions! You’ve heard it before, “Sin is sin. Why do you treat one sin like it’s worse than others?” The challenge is usually intended to question Christians’ motives for speaking against a particular sin. “Why do you… Continue reading
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