Tag : US Christians
Dr. Russell Moore title : Russell Moore Says 'Islam Does Not Threaten Power of Gospel,' Focuses on Politics, Religious Freedom, Islam in New Book
summary : Evangelist Russell Moore, the president of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, has written a new book that focuses on various topics, including politics, religious freedom, and Islam. He contended that Islam does not threaten the power of the gospel.
date : Aug 04, 2015 03:35 PM EDT
Al Mohler title : Christian Missions can be a Dangerous Calling Thanks to Radical Islam and Secularism
summary : Throughout history, Christians from around the world have answered the call from God to go out into the world and preach the gospel to all nations. However, that action has always carried a certain amount of risk even in modern times.
date : Aug 05, 2015 12:13 PM EDT
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
Student Prayers at School title : Federal Court Orders Mississippi School District To Stop Promoting Christianity, Slaps $7,500 Fine
summary : A U.S. district court in Mississippi has ordered a school district in that state to stop promoting Christianity during school events, fining the district $7,500 for being in “contempt.”
date : Jul 21, 2015 01:48 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
Supreme Court Same-Sex Marriage Ruling title : Pastor David Ruzicka: Christians Should Seriously Reconsider Waving LGBT Rainbow Flag
summary : The rainbow flag is a symbol that has been adopted by the LGBT community in the United States and around the world. Using scripture to reinforce his points, a pastor in Texas has urged Christians who have taken to flying the rainbow flag in support of same-sex marriage to reconsider their stance.
date : Jul 12, 2015 03:21 AM 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
Same-Sex Marriage title : Martin Saunders Provides 5 Sensible Approaches for Christians To Oppose Same-Sex Marriage
summary : Despite the fact that the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in favor of same sex marriage in all 50 states, there are Americans who still oppose the concept from either a legal or religious perspective. However, there are sensible approaches in publicly expressing opposition to same-sex marriage without looking foolish or misguided.
date : Jul 03, 2015 11:23 AM 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
Southern Baptist Convention title : Southern Baptist Convention, ADF Release Plan to Resist Anti-Discrimination Laws Favoring LGBT Groups
summary : Regardless of how the Supreme Court rules on the issue of same-sex marriage, one Christian denomination has a plan to skirt around anti-discrimination laws, particularly in regards to the LGBT community. The Southern Baptists have released their plan online.
date : Jun 15, 2015 05:13 PM EDT
Christianity in China title : As West Moves Toward Secularism and Irrelevance, Africa and Asia Embrace Christianity
summary : Christianity’s stronghold was historically based in the United States and Europe. However, while many in the West embrace secular values at their own peril, countries in Africa and Asia have become to embrace Christianity.
date : Jun 06, 2015 12:48 AM EDT
Church and Politics title : Regina Nippert: Church Will Die Whenever Christianity and Politics Mix
summary : There are many Christians in the United States who rely on their faith in God in making decisions related to politics. However, columnist Regina Nippert argued that mixing Christianity and politics could end up killing the church altogether.
date : Jun 06, 2015 12:28 AM EDT
Jesuit missionary Pierre-Jean De Smet Statue at St. Louis University title : St. Louis University Removes Statue of Priest and Native American; U.S. Culture Wars Now Directed at Christian Men of Historical Importance
summary : Outspoken American conservative Pat Buchanan has written a new column arguing that the modern culture wars in the United States have now taken aim at Christian men important to U.S. history.
date : Jun 03, 2015 09:33 AM EDT
Pat Buchanan title : Pat Buchanan: U.S. Status as ‘Christian Nation’ in Decline
summary : Outspoken American conservative Pat Buchanan has written a column arguing that the status of the United States as a “Christian nation” is on the decline.
date : May 26, 2015 08:09 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
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
Tony Perkins title : Family Research Council President Tony Perkins Argues on Fox that Christianity Is Truly under Attack in U.S.
summary : Tony Perkins, president of the conservative Family Research Council, debated with Fox Business commentator John Stossel about whether or not Christianity was under attack in the United States.
date : Apr 21, 2015 01:01 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