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Of Old Testament Haircuts and New Testament Head Coverings

Are women human? Dorothy Sayers asked the question in a series of essays published in the early 20th century. For many today, it seems absurd—of course women are human! Yet sub-human treatment of women has endured throughout history, from wife-selling practices in the 18th and 19th centuries to customs today in some parts of Nepal that banish menstruating women to outdoor sheds and expose them to elements that seem harsh for even animals.… Click here to read more

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No, the World Won’t End This Week and There’s No Such Thing as a Christian Numerologist

Again, we must deal with fake news. I’ve written on this numerous times before here and here and, undoubtedly, this won’t be the last time.

In this case, it’s making Christians look silly.

Again.

But there it is on the front page of Fox News, “Christian doomsdayers claim world will end next week.”

It’s under the heading “Science.” When you click on it, the article headline proclaims, “Biblical prophecy claims the world will end on Sept.… Click here to read more

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Should We Use Secular Music in Worship?

Matt sent in this question:

I recently came across a message board where folks were discussing secular songs that could be done to make “seekers” feel more comfortable at church. Some folks mentioned that they had been to churches where songs were used such as: “She Will Be Loved” by Maroon 5, “Your Body Is a Wonderland” by John Mayer (that Sunday’s service was about sexuality), lots of U2, etc.… Click here to read more

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Is America Under a Curse?

Hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, fires—we are now living in perilous days. Could it be that we have we opened the door and removed our nations protection? As so many of our friends are dealing with the aftereffects of Hurricane Harvey—and now Hurricane Irma is heading toward Florida—we must pray like never before.… Click here to read more

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Icing on the Cake: Justice Dept. Backs Christian Baker Bound for Supreme Court

A Christian baker who refused to make a cake for a same-sex wedding has a major backer as his case heads to the US Supreme Court this fall: the Trump administration.

The Department of Justice has sided with Masterpiece Cakeshop owner Jack Phillips, arguing that governments “may not … truncate the First Amendment by compelling a person to create a piece of artwork—particularly one that violates the artist’s conscience.”

The amicus brief, issued last Thursday by several leaders in the office of the Solicitor General and the office of the Attorney General, is among 45 filed in support of the Colorado baker’s religious and artistic freedom.… Click here to read more

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Texas Churches Flooded by Harvey Sue FEMA for Discrimination

Hurricanes don’t discriminate. As Matthew 5:45 states, God “sends rain on the just and on the unjust.”

But the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has to differentiate which victims qualify for government aid. And churches don’t make the cut.

So three Texas churches impacted by Hurricane Harvey sued FEMA this week for deeming them ineligible for disaster relief grants.… Click here to read more

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Planned Parenthood on DACA: “Everyone Deserves to Live”

Even Planned Parenthood is defending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program by stating they believe every person has a right to live.

“Here at Planned Parenthood, we firmly believe that every person has the right to live, work, and raise a family freely and without the threat of deportation or separation,” CEO Cecile Richards said in a fundraising email Tuesday.… Click here to read more