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The literal, historical, bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is the vindication of Christ's saving work on the cross. The issue is simple -- no resurrection, no Christianity. For this reason, belief in the resurrection of Christ is essential in order to be a Christian.
The Question: What does the Eliot Spitzer scandal say about our public and private morality? Should he have resigned?
Americans may not have a complete or consistent sense of how this works, but there is no doubt that the public sees a connection between character and leadership -- and we should be glad this is the case.
The recent revelations of Mother Teresa's spiritual struggle should remind all believing Christians that our faith is in Christ -- not in our feelings.
Churches and denominations that invite or allow their standards to be openly violated institutionalize hypocrisy. This usually indicates that the church lacks both the courage to change the standards and the conviction to enforce them.
The death of Dr. Jerry Falwell brings an end to one of the most fascinating lives of the twentieth century. In so many ways, Jerry Falwell became one of the most recognizable faces for conservative Christianity in America.
Is Mormonism now a part of the American mainstream? That question raises a host of issues -- including the question of what constitutes the "mainstream" now anyway?
The unspeakable evil of the killings at Virginia Tech bring us once again face to face with the reality of human evil. Christianity faces this challenge honestly, and acknowledges the horror of moral evil and its consequences. The Bible never flinches from assigning responsibility for moral evil. Human beings are capable of committing horrible acts of violence, malevolence, cruelty, and killing.
Every worldview and belief system addresses the meaning and morality of sex in one way or another. Christianity understands sex to be a great gift from God -- neither a sacrament nor inherently sinful.
I want to know how candidates for high office will incorporate their deepest beliefs and principles in their public leadership. Nevertheless, that is not likely when politics is reduced to soundbites.
Do I believe that Jesus is the Son of God? I most certainly do -- and this has been the first and most central affirmation of Christians throughout the ages.
Is America a "Christian nation?" The question is not as simple as might first appear. Better to say that this is a nation whose citizens are overwhelmingly Christian. This is a distinction with a difference.
Pope Benedict XVI's visit to Turkey is a major media event.The backdrop is the question of how Muslims will respond to the Pope's message.The more pressing questions will remain long after the Pope has returned to the Vatican.
Thanksgiving has been transformed into an iconic American event. This leaves us with a fascinating question -- how do unbelievers celebrate Thanksgiving? They are giving thanks to whom, exactly?
Are conversation and common ground possible if opposing parties stake a claim to absolute truth? In the end, I think that may be the only conversation worth having. As for common ground ..... that all depends upon the issue. As evangelical Christians, we must be honest about the kind of claims we are making and the kind of conversation we are ready to enter.
What Islam Really Says About Violence, Rights and Other Religions
Gomaa, Fadlallah, Mubarak, Khan, Siddiqi, Ellison, others | On Faith
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