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The Bible says leaders in the church ought to be sober minded, self-controlled, loyal to their wives, respectable, honest, dignified, and not greedy or quarrelsome (1 Timothy 3). Falwell says a president or king ought not share these qualities, suggesting that our…

We are never compelled by our ideals like we are by our loves. And when you look at Donald Trump through the shared loves of the evangelical Culture, he starts to make perfect sense. What happens when the liturgies…

Colin Gunn has recently released a documentary he created. The film examines the controversial topic of “free” health care. The documentary can be viewed for free (ironically) on the film’s website. One of the most encouraging things about the…

In other words, the key question seems to be this: In light of terror attacks worldwide, is bringing 10,000 refugees from the Middle East really a safe decision? While we shouldn’t downplay these concerns, I do wonder what would…

A common misconception is that prosperity theology comes directly from the charismatic movement; however, while it does seem to flourish in certain charismatic circles, it can be found in any Christian denomination. It may not be as explicit or overt,…

Conservative Christians can’t talk about gambling, if we don’t see the bigger picture. We must understand that gambling is an issue of economic justice. We can’t really address the gambling issue if we ignore the larger issue of poverty.…

Kim Davis, the county clerk in Kentucky who refuses to issue gay “marriage” licenses, is now in jail. She was summonsed to court and thrown behind bars until she agrees to issue them. Welcome to America. So are we morally…

A county clerk in Kentucky is refusing to issue marriage licenses against her conscience and is also refusing to resign. Her name, which should be on a bronze plaque on the side of the courthouse, is Kim Davis. We…

Dennis Prager explains why America’s recent negotiations with Iran will turn out for the…

Ron Cantor shows how modern claims that the first Christians were Palestinian must be false. It is good to be concerned about the plight of Palestinians today, but rewriting history is not the way to do it. This video…

Here is what is amazing! Palestinians are experiencing a real genocide and no one cares. Have you even heard one peep from Hollywood or MSNBC about Yarmouk? Yarmouk Palestinian Refugee camp is under siege by Assad and under attack…

In this video, Andy Crouch explains why religious freedom forms the basis for the common good of society. This is a very important topic at the moment as the internet has been abuzz with differing opinions about recently passed…

A declining fertility rate in our culture is evidence that we have, as a culture, devalued children and family. We have done so to a point that our very future is now in question, though we may not realize…

The beheadings by the Islamic State in Libya have resulted in unprecedented sympathy for Egypt’s Christians, who are increasingly finding common identity across denominational lines. The martyrdoms have also allowed Copts a platform to witness to the realities of their…

Many in the West are confused about how to respond appropriately to the grizzly scenes of Islamic terror littering the headlines these days. The confusion comes from a general ignorance about the teachings of Islam and of the goals…

Ben Shapiro explains why the majority of Jewish political activity tends to favor the left. At first glance, this would appear to be a contradictory as much of Jewish ethics aligns with more conservative views. In fact, it is…

George Deek is Arab. He’s also an Israeli diplomat. He’s also a Christian. Is your mind blown yet? George shares his family’s story of displacement and return as a way to show that people who are often thought of as enemies…

There was an early revival in China in the 1920s. Those early Christians had a vision to bring the gospel “back” from the ends of the earth (China) to Israel. They dedicated themselves to the “back to Jerusalem” movement. They felt…

I object to any mission to bring prayer “back” to school because I can’t support the faulty theology—downright heresy—of implying God is only around to hear our prayers when the building sanctions his presence. Prayer never left schools. And…

In almost every American Christian sanctuary (especially those within the Protestant communions), you can all but guarantee that the American flag will be found. And it is my contention that it should be taken down. Today. And never be…

Every empire of man is built upon a lie. So when Christ came, he did not bring another empire of men built upon a lie as the liar in the desert tempted. Instead he brought the Empire of God, Good…

In Americanism, America enjoys a special favor from the Lord, not granted to other nations. He has a special love for us, and our history demonstrates the unique role that God has played in the founding of our nation,…

My heart breaks over the evil being done in Iraq right now. Christians in America know little about persecution. Click the button below in order to see what persecution looks like. Let us pray fervently for the persecuted. “Christianity…

Salim Munayer, a Palestinian Christian, shares his story of how his family is pursuing peace with Israel. It comes through unlikely friendships and recognizing the humanity of his neighbors. Spoiler alert: A common faith in Christ is the key…

In lieu of a nicely dressed preacher with a polished sermon, I’d like to offer you a testimony about what life is like in Israel these days. Hearing from someone on the ground may help you form your view…

For the first time in 1,600 years, Mass is not being said in Mosul: an ancient culture has been wiped out in a matter of weeks. It’s a war crime that, strangely, no one seems to want to talk…

As a church, we are not called to condemn or to despise these children, even if they have broken the law. From my humble point of view, these children should be treated as refugees. For those of us who…

With tensions in Israel escalating and more journalistic attention being focused on the situation, it becomes even more important than ever to understand that there is a pervasive and powerful bias in the mainstream media against Israel. The video…

In light of the escalating tensions between Israel and Palestine these days, it might be good to get a little bit of background on the conflict. This video draws attention to one of the points of contention that is most…

How was Hitler able to convince Christian soldiers to kill other Christians in Poland, France, and Russia? Hasn’t something gone tragically wrong with the church when Christians can be persuaded to kill other Christians in the name of ideology…

Greg Boyd answers questions from Charlie Rose about his book “Myth of a Christian Nation.” It seems like a timely topic for 4th of July.…

The authors of the Declaration of Independence understood from Scripture that government is a sacred trust given by God to protect the inherent rights of people created in His image. They had no other recourse, they stated in the document,…

The issue here is whether a private company should be forced to pay for birth control, not whether it should be allowed to sneak into your house at night and check to make sure you don’t have a bottle of Yaz…

After 2,000 years of Replacement Theology, the existence of devout Christians who support the Jewish State of Israel is a mind-blowing reality. Both Jews and Christians involved in this world should not take this support for granted. After all, the…

This 5 minute video shows how the conflict in the Middle East regarding Israel and Palestine is actually very simple. Finding a solution is what is complex and confusing. There are many facts and issues involved that are not…

In this 3 minute video, Calev Myers from the Jerusalem Institute of Justice gives us a tour of “the wall” in Israel. This wall often gets misrepresented as a wall of ethnic separation, but it’s nothing of the sort.…

This 5 minute video shows how the Israeli Palestinian conflict is an often misunderstood political battleground where facts are mixed with opinion, preference, and prejudice. There’s so much confusion around the conflict that we want to bring light to…