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Worship and prayer are essential rituals many Christians among different denominations practice across the world. However, a recent worship protest in the United States has created a split in the Christian community on whether it is theologically right to do this or if it inherently wrong to host in-person worship […]
Where do we go from here as a country? This heavy question sits on the minds of many Americans as they embrace the uncertainty of waiting for election results to be finalized. In Aug. 2020, the National Center for Biotechnology Information reported “an all-time high” in U.S. polarization with 90% […]
On Oct. 7, 2020, a U.S. district court sided with Fuller Theological Seminary in an anti-discrimination case filed by two former students, who were expelled for being married to same-sex partners. This decision dismisses the joined lawsuit of Joanna Maxon and Nathan Brittsan, who were expelled from Fuller for failing […]
On Aug. 14th, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that between June 23-30, “U.S. adults reported considerably elevated adverse mental health conditions associated with COVID-19.” 40.9% of 5,470 participants described “adverse mental or behavioral health condition,” such as anxiety disorder, depressive disorder, trauma-related symptoms, started or increased […]
When Cary Balzer, Ph.D., a professor of biblical studies at John Brown University, was told 30 percent of Evangelicals believe Jesus was a good teacher but he was not God, Balzer said, “It is awfully ironic they would say they are Evangelicals.” He remarked, “If you say this, you are […]
With theaters reopening these past few weeks, movie-goers finally can scratch that itch of eating popcorn, relaxing and enjoying a film in a theater. Audiences were able to experience ‘The New Mutants”, “Bill & Ted Face the Music”, and “The Broken Hearts Gallery” within the few weeks of theaters opening […]
The United States was founded by a collection of immigrants who desired freedom, exploration and salvation in newly discovered lands yet to be explored. From the Native Americans who crossed Beringia–the land bridge between Siberia to present-day Alaska 30,000 years ago–to the millions of immigrants throughout Europe, Asia, Africa or […]
The line between mission trips and tourism is becoming blurrier. Embarking on a journey to foreign lands inside and outside the country sparks a call of adventure. Unfortunately, most mission trips—particularly, short-term trips—focus on the touristic aspect rather than serving people in the community. Aminta Arrington, associate professor of intercultural […]
On Aug. 25, 2020, the Christian community was startled by the unsettling sexual and financial allegations against Liberty University’s former president, Jerry Falwell, Jr. The Associated Press announced on Aug. 31 that Liberty University would launch an investigation into “all facets,” that preceded Falwell’s tenure as president before his resignation. […]
Christianity Today reported on a study from Southern Wesleyan University that revealed that over 60% of the 30 most popular hymns and the 30 most popular worship songs over the past five years referenced Jesus. In contrast, the Father is referenced 7% in worship songs and 16% in hymns, while […]