Christians must stand in opposition to attacks on Jewish college students From racist Halloween costumes to freedom of speech issues, universities have been home to a number of controversies. Yet, one of the most under-reported and least acknowledged issues is the growth of anti-Semitism at many campuses in the U.S. This may seem strange to many Americans. Anti-Semitism seems like […]
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Feminists and Christians can work together to fight sex-selective abortions Recent studies show that immigrant couples in Canada are more likely to take part in pre-natal sex-selection, resulting in a higher number of males being born to immigrant families than females. These immigrant families, specifically from India, not only have access to universal health care in Canada and equipment to […]
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Hillary Clinton’s low favorability among voters is concerning many Democrats The most recent HuffPost Pollster reported that Hillary Clinton is now viewed unfavorably by 55 percent of the electorate, with just 40.2 percent of people viewing her favorably. In an election where there are no clear crowd favorites, this might not seem so bad. However, just to compare, then-Sen. Barack […]
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Journalists uncover potentially illegal offshore accounts of wealthy elites Pervasive, poignant, and devastatingly problematic, the saga of the largest data leak in history, dubbed the Panama Papers, has bombarded news outlets since surfacing Sunday, April 3. Published by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ), this massive data leak links hundreds of global power players — from Russian President Vladimir […]
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PRO It has been said time and again in perhaps the majority of Christian circles, including church services, universities and small groups. “Do not watch that movie, read that book or listen to that song, because it is not biblical.” Whatever the issue a pastor, professor or small group leader has against certain forms of entertainment, it usually revolves around […]
Read moreWUSA9, a local DC CBS affiliate, recently reported that five high school debate teams will boycott Virginia state finals taking place at Liberty University due to comments made by Liberty President Jerry Falwell regarding radical Islamic terrorism. Seriously? Do they honestly fail to see the irony in their decision to boycott a debate because they disagree with the position of […]
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Dear Kobe, You went and did it. You hung up those low-top Nikes for good. And to be honest, I did not think you would truly go through with it. I figured this was just a small part of one of your crazy schemes. I was not the only one who partially hoped that once the final buzzer in the […]
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Conference calls pastors and leaders back to the truths of the Reformation In 2006, then-Christianity Today journalist Collin Hansen was finishing an exploration of sorts. Hansen had immersed himself in a growing evangelical movement and had just published an article in Christianity Today on it. The article, entitled “Young, Restless, Reformed,” details the growth or resurgence of Reformed theology, somewhat […]
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New transgender law sparks controversy over bigotry and personal privacy One word can describe the direction the U.S. will go in if the transgender movement is allowed to run rampant — “hen.” How can hen be significant to transgenders? While its traditional meaning is “female bird,” its new use abolishes tradition in every sense of the word. Hen took on […]
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It is the fastest growing criminal enterprise in our nation and around the world. It damages and ruins hundreds of thousands of innocent lives every day. It separates children from their parents and lands them in the clutches of some of humanity’s worst monsters. The aforementioned tragedies stem from the sick, detestable world of the sex trade — humans selling […]
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Pro-life Christians should fight for justice and life and not for vengeance Donald Trump’s worst period in his campaign for the Republican nomination came Tuesday, April 5. Trump lost by a significant margin in the Wisconsin primary to Ted Cruz, making it even more difficult for him to reach the 1,237 delegate majority he needs to become the nominee. One […]
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72 people killed in suicide bombing of Easter celebration in Lahore, Pakistan On Easter Sunday, Christians all over the world gathered together to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. In the U.S. and many other countries, people congregated without fear for their safety, a privilege many American Christians take for granted. In the Pakistani city of Lahore, a suicide bomber […]
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Trump’s attack of Cruz’s wife raises questions of whether relatives are fair game In the presidential campaign thus far, voters have seen it all. Candidates ranged from billionaires and neurosurgeons to a former first lady and a self-proclaimed socialist. One thing voters have not seen a lot of, however, is decency. Recently, Donald Trump threatened to “spill the beans” on […]
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The social media site has revolutionized the way people receive information Twitter turned 10 years old March 21. Since its creation, the popular social media outlet has impacted the way people socialize and get their news, ushering in a social media era characterized by quick, easy-to-digest tweets that cover everything from current events, celebrity news and whatever inspirational quote friends […]
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Democratic candidates fight for young voters as the campaign winds down Bernie Sanders, the former political activist and “armchair psychologist,” is in his armchair no longer. He has transformed his political activism into a career, and he is now running for president. Richard Sugarman, a former roommate of Sanders, was accustomed to his arguing of legislative dreams late into the […]
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