Christianity Archives - Page 20 of 24
December 2nd, 2016
Back on November 20, churches all around the United States held services to mark Transgender Day of Remembrance, a national event honoring transgender victims of violence worldwide – of which there are many. At a gathering in New Hampshire, 107 names we were
Playing the Blame Game
November 16th, 2016
If you’ve ever had kids, you know the oldest argument in the book. “He started it.” “No, she started it.” Or maybe you left the stove on and burned dinner. You might try to find someone else to blame it on - this is called the blame game. The Cambr
Westboro Baptist Church vs. Kim Davis
October 27th, 2016
Westboro Baptist Church is picketing the workplace of Kentucky County Clerk Kim Davis. The virtually universally loathed group is known for protesting the funerals of American soldiers.
Gay Marriage in the Anglican Church
October 7th, 2016
This latest decision by the Episcopal Church to permit gay marriage has been highly criticized by other branches of the Anglican Church. Although the response has been peaceful in nature, it has not been without drama.
Searching for the Garden of Eden
August 12th, 2016
Due to its notoriety, the Garden of Eden has immense significance to many. The exact location of the ancient garden has long been sought after by humans, but is yet to be found.
The Morality of "Designer" Babies
July 28th, 2016
Twenty years ago, Dolly the sheep became the first ever successfully cloned animal. When she was eventually revealed to the public in 1997, it sparked a storm of controversy. Now people are creating designer babies.
If Big Families Freak You Out, You're Not Alone
May 17th, 2016
The size of the average American family has significantly shrunk in the last half century. Whereas large families were once the norm, now smaller families are more common - and many find large families strange.
National Threats: Youth Pastors, Toddlers, and White Americans
May 13th, 2016
Do you feel like America is a safe place? Not the sort of safe space a college student might ask for, but a country where you can feel free to live your life without fear of being physically harmed.
State Trooper Fired for Proselytizing On Job
April 27th, 2016
A driver was pulled over by Officer Brian Hamilton in January for speeding. He then asked her if she had "been saved" and invited her to his church, even providing her driving directions.
Sunday Service vs. Sunday Football - Pray or Play?
February 29th, 2016
There is a real argument to be made that football is better at bringing people together than church is, but should it be? Not everyone thinks the pigskin should supercede God.
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