(Relevant) So far, the U.S. has been hit harder by the novel coronavirus than any other country in the world, and many Christians seem to see that as something of a sign. A new poll from the University of Chicago Divinity School and the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that one-third of American Christians “feel strongly” that God is using COVID-19 … [Read more...] about Two-Thirds of U.S. Christians Believe COVID-19 Is a Message From God
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Remembering Darrin Patrick: Death Does Not Have the Final Say
(ChurchLeaders) This past Sunday, Seacoast Church in South Carolina posted a video in remembrance of Pastor Darrin Patrick, who died suddenly on May 7. Seacoast’s founding pastor, Greg Surratt, gave the message, during which he shared part of Patrick’s story and explored what the Bible says about how to respond when we lose a friend. “I believe that this week, … [Read more...] about Remembering Darrin Patrick: Death Does Not Have the Final Say
Al Mohler, Southern Baptist Leader, Says He Was ‘Stupid’ to Defend Slavery in 1998 Cnn Interview
(RNS) In December of 2018, Albert Mohler, longtime president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, released a report detailing and denouncing the school’s legacy “in the horrifying realities of American slavery, Jim Crow segregation, racism, and even the avowal of white racial supremacy.” The report was a historical reckoning for one of the nation’s largest … [Read more...] about Al Mohler, Southern Baptist Leader, Says He Was ‘Stupid’ to Defend Slavery in 1998 Cnn Interview
Top Military Chaplain Facing Disciplinary Measures Over John Piper’s Book … Piper Responds to Complaints
Camp Humphreys garrison chaplain Col. Moon H. Kim is the target of a complaint letter regarding his recommendation of John Piper’s free online book: “Coronavirus and Christ." According to ArmyTimes.com, the Military Religious Freedom Foundation (MRFF) has called for an investigation into Col. Kim who serves as the Senior Chaplain at the largest U.S. military installation … [Read more...] about Top Military Chaplain Facing Disciplinary Measures Over John Piper’s Book … Piper Responds to Complaints
Despite Bad News, Evangelical Philosophy Is Flourishing
(Christianity Today) Philosophy is vital for Christians today. It equips us to love God with our hearts and minds. It teaches us to think well and cultivate Christian character. It helps us to understand the history of the faith and the development of foundational doctrines, such as the Trinity and the Incarnation. And it enables us to engage the culture. As C. S. … [Read more...] about Despite Bad News, Evangelical Philosophy Is Flourishing