(ChurchLeaders) New data from George Barna reveals that while 69% of American adults identify as “Christian,” only six percent actually have a biblical worldview. These findings, says Barna, show that Americans are not taking obedience to Jesus seriously—and the research should also lead us to be cautious when interpreting political data. “Too often,” says George Barna, “it … [Read more...] about Do American Christians Actually Have Biblical Beliefs? Barna’s ‘Revealing’ Findings
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Christian Teacher Who Took a Stand Over Gender Pronouns Wins Another Victory
(ChurchLeaders) Tanner Cross, a Christian P.E. teacher in Virginia suspended for comments about his school district’s “gender-expansive” policy, has won another victory. The Supreme Court of Virginia upheld the ruling of a lower court judge that Cross’ suspension was “unnecessary and vindictive.” “Teachers shouldn’t be forced to promote ideologies that are harmful to their … [Read more...] about Christian Teacher Who Took a Stand Over Gender Pronouns Wins Another Victory
Pastor Helps Flooded Community Even as Own Business Is Destroyed
(WTVF) The pastor of a McEwen church chose to focus on the members of his church even as his own long-time plant nursery and landscaping business was destroyed by flooding. Chris Bohanon, the pastor of Zion Hill Church of God of Prophecy, took in several community members after flood waters destroyed homes nearby. Some of the members had direct family impacts due to the … [Read more...] about Pastor Helps Flooded Community Even as Own Business Is Destroyed
‘It’s Not the Bee’ Columnist Calls Out Lecrae Over Political Post in Heated Exchange
Earlier this week, Christian hip-hop artist Lecrae posted a message on Twitter that resulted in a heated back-and-forth with “Not the Bee’s” columnist Peter Heck. Lecrae’s original tweet asked his Twitter followers, “Why do the politically conservative evangelicals think that sending me hateful messages is somehow a righteous mission? I’m not a … [Read more...] about ‘It’s Not the Bee’ Columnist Calls Out Lecrae Over Political Post in Heated Exchange
Survey: 69 Percent of Americans Profess to Be Christians Despite Holding to Some Unbiblical Beliefs
(Christian Headlines) According to the latest release by American Worldview Inventory 2021, American adults differed on biblical and worldview issues despite saying they are professing Christians. The survey conducted in February 2021 by the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University found that most American adults (69 percent) are "self-identified … [Read more...] about Survey: 69 Percent of Americans Profess to Be Christians Despite Holding to Some Unbiblical Beliefs