Tag : American Christianity
Billy Graham with Bible title : Could There be Another Billy Graham? An In-Depth Look
summary : The question now is whether a repeat of the neo-evangelical project possible - could there be another Billy Graham?
date : Apr 03, 2018 11:43 AM EDT
Cruz Trump Rubio title : Donald Trump Typifies Religious Cynicism, Says Fellow Presbyterian: 'Heathen, Wolf in Wolves' Clothing'
summary : In a strongly worded and critical opinion piece on Huffington Post, blogger Matthew Taylor took GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump to task and asked why Christians are "supporting the heathen." However, the self-professed Christian also threw conceptual darts at the true state of religion in America, while claiming Trump exposes how the "genius of the American religious experiment is also its Achilles heel."
date : Feb 23, 2016 04:10 PM EST
Alabama Gay Marriage Ruling title : How Can American Christians Live in a ‘Post-Christian’ Era?
summary : Thanks to changing demographics and various rulings from the Supreme Court, some Americans feel that the United States has entered a “post-Christian era.” Two columnists looked at the impact of this trend and how Christians in the United States can live within this new reality.
date : Jul 31, 2015 04:30 PM EDT
Evangelical Lutheran Church of America Youth title : Has Negativity Hijacked American Christianity for Worse? Young Christians Have a Solution
summary : For years, Christian churches across the United States have expressed a sense of optimism and hope for the future. However, many of them appear to be hijacked by negativity and sour attitudes.
date : Jul 24, 2015 12:02 PM EDT
Denver church security title : U.S. Churches Strike Balance With Security Measures Due to Charleston Mass Shooting: ‘You Must be Vigilant’
summary : Churches across the United States are reviewing security measures during Sunday services in light of the mass shooting in the South Carolina city of Charleston last month, which left nine people in a historically black church dead. They are also trying to figure out how to be welcoming to everyone who visits.
date : Jul 23, 2015 01:58 PM EDT
Ramadan title : Some Christians Join Muslims in Fasting for Ramadan: ‘We Can Have a Different Posture in Our Hearts’
summary : Muslims around the world are currently fasting during the holy month of Ramadan. However, there are some Christians in the United States who are participating in this event as a form of solidarity.
date : Jul 17, 2015 12:59 AM EDT
News title : Christians Have Spread News Stories That Turned Out to Be False; Solutions Offered to Prevent Such Actions
summary : Like any other group in society, Christians have spread content on social media informing their networks on topics such as the decline of their religion or the latest law that could threaten their religious freedom. However, at least two of the stories have been proven to be fakes.
date : Jul 14, 2015 03:47 PM EDT
U.S. Policies, American Flag title : Americans Question Whether or Not They Live In a ‘Christian Nation’ as History Challenges That Notion
summary : There has been debate in the United States over whether or not the country was historically founded as a “Christian nation” that has a special relationship with God. A new survey indicated that there are concerns about the status of the country as a whole.
date : Jul 06, 2015 10:38 PM EDT
Catholic and Evangelical Christian title : Is the American Christian Right, Evangelical and Catholic Conservatives, at War With Itself?
summary : Christians who identify with right-wing politics in the United States have been dismayed by recent Supreme Court rulings in favor of Obamacare and the legalization of same-sex marriage. This has called into question whether or not the alliance between evangelical and Catholic conservatives is under more strain than ever.
date : Jul 03, 2015 09:43 AM EDT
Gay and Same Sex Marriage Ruling in United States title : Evangelist Franklin Graham Stands by Beliefs on Homosexuality, Warns of Christian Persecution: ‘God Could Bring Judgment upon America’
summary : Prominent evangelist Franklin Graham has warned Americans that thanks to the Supreme Court’s ruling in favor of same-sex marriage, it would only be a matter of time before Christians are singled out for persecution in the United States. He also believed that God would judge the country harshly for that endorsement.
date : Jun 29, 2015 10:33 AM EDT
Youth Worship title : Christianity’s Decline among Younger People Is Reversible if Church Goes Back to Basics
summary : Younger generations of Americans are increasingly turning away from religion altogether, including Christianity. However, two young people try to figure out how to stop the decline by going back to the basics.
date : Jun 17, 2015 01:58 PM EDT
China Persecution of Christians - Rev. Patrick Mahoney title : U.S. Christian Activists Protest Outside China's Embassy Over Its Decision to Tear Down Church Crosses
summary : A group of Christian activists protested outside the Chinese embassy in Washington on Thursday to protest the decision from that country’s government to forcibly remove crosses from churches.
date : May 15, 2015 07:18 PM EDT
Jeb Bush at Liberty University title : Jeb Bush Defends ‘Christian Conscience’ In Graduation Speech At Liberty University
summary : Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush made a commencement speech at Liberty University in Virginia on Saturday to defend the concept of “Christian conscience.”
date : May 12, 2015 12:56 AM EDT
Barack Obama title : President Obama Makes Proclamation on National Day of Prayer, Pastors React
summary : President Barack Obama issued a proclamation on Wednesday that would recognize the National Day of Prayer on Thursday. Some pastors have reacted in response.
date : May 07, 2015 01:49 AM EDT
Persecuted Christians in Middle East title : Matt Walsh: U.S. Christians Should Stop Being ‘Lazy Cowards’ in Midst Of Persecution
summary : Controversial Christian blogger Matt Walsh has written a column urging fellow Christians in the United States to stop being “lazy cowards” in the face of persecution. He had several solutions to combat that apathetic attitude.
date : Apr 30, 2015 10:02 AM EDT
Indiana Religious Freedom Bill title : Maine Trustee: Future of U.S. in Peril If Rights Of Christians Are Ignored
summary : Don Roberts, a trustee of the Greater Augusta Utility District, wrote a column asking legislators in Maine to consider the rights of Christians in that state, considering that they are under attack all over the world.
date : Apr 24, 2015 06:03 PM EDT
Christians in Middle East title : Political Commentator Glenn Beck Wonders Why ‘No One’ in U.S. Cares for Christians’ Plight in Middle East
summary : Conservative political commentator Glenn Beck brought up a controversial issue on Monday, asking why Christians in the United States haven’t done more to help their fellow brethren, who are being persecuted in the Middle East.
date : Apr 21, 2015 07:43 PM EDT
Bill O'Reilly title : Fox News Host Bill O’Reilly Asks Where U.S. Christian Leaders Are In Face of Attacks
summary : Bombastic Fox News host Bill O’Reilly usually turns to politics and social issues on his highly-rated weekday news analysis show. Now he has shifted his focus on what has happened to leadership within the Christian community in the United States in the face of worldwide persecution.
date : Apr 10, 2015 10:25 PM EDT
Iran Nuclear Deal title : US Christians, Ayatollah Express Opinions Surrounding Iran Nuclear Negotiations
summary : The framework for a possible landmark nuclear deal has been reached between the United States and Iran. However, it could fall apart after parties from both countries have expressed concern surrounding the terms negotiated in Switzerland on Thursday.
date : Apr 09, 2015 06:45 PM EDT
Indiana Religious Freedom Bill title : Lutheran Pastor Asks Christian Business Owners to Unite against ‘Radical Gay Lobby’ Attacks
summary : A Lutheran pastor has issued a call to support Christian business owners, arguing that religious freedom is currently under attack in the United States.
date : Apr 02, 2015 05:30 PM EDT
Franklin Graham title : Rev. Franklin Graham Warns U.S. Christians: ‘Storm Is Coming,’ Persecution Will Arrive Soon
summary : President and CEO of Samaritan’s Purse Rev. Franklin Graham issued a dire warning for Christians in the United States over the weekend that persecution will hit like a “storm” in this country.
date : Mar 10, 2015 01:13 PM EDT
Nineveh Plain Protection Units - Fight Against ISIS title : American Christians Fund Private Efforts Against ISIS Militants in Iraq Without Government Permission
summary : Some Christians in the United States have decided to privately back a war against ISIS militants in Iraq instead of waiting for the government and its allies in the coalition to take action beyond air strikes.
date : Feb 27, 2015 02:58 PM EST
Chris Kyle of American Sniper title : Chris Kyle Talks about His Christian Faith in 'American Sniper' Book, Which the Movie Left Out
summary : Clint Eastwood’s “American Sniper,” which tells the story of Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, has grossed $90.2 million at the box office this weekend, shattering previous January records. However, it mostly left out the story surrounding Kyle's Christian faith as described in his book.
date : Jan 19, 2015 12:58 PM EST
CIA Torture title : American Christians Debate Use of Torture In Light of Senate CIA Report
summary : Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., released a graphically detailed report on the Central Intelligence Agency's use of certain tactics some have described as torture. Some American Christians have weighed in on the issue of torture in light of the report's release.
date : Dec 18, 2014 05:27 PM EST