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Pro-Lifers Dumbfounded by Komen's Reversal on Planned Parenthood Funding

By Paul Stanley

Today's surprise announcement by the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation to reverse its decision to fund Planned Parenthood has pro-life groups and advocates shaking their heads. The reversal will mostly likely alienate supporters on both sides, causing even more trouble for the breast cancer group.

Presbyterians Considering Elimination of Synods From Church Structure

By Michael Gryboski

As some churches call for less hierarchy in their denominations, one mainline church will consider reducing their structure by eliminating the synod system.

US

Rick Santorum in Nevada

Santorum Rakes in Endorsements, Campaign Cash

By Paul Stanley

Former Senate candidate and Tea Party activist Sharron Angle and former Colorado congressman and 2008 presidential hopeful Tom Tancredo have endorsed Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum.

Republican Sen. Orrin Hatch (Utah) criticized Barack Obama's linking of Jesus Christ's teachings on wealth and the poor with the president's policy call for higher taxes on the most wealthy Americans as heard in his speech at the National Prayer Breakfast, saying the president is not "theologian-in-chief."

The Florida Senate passed a bill on Wednesday allowing student-led prayer or other inspirational messages at public school events, drawing mixed reaction from residents.

A liberal religious organization that is supportive of both the pro-choice and LGBT equality movement within faith communities says that the number of seminaries that meet its standards of sexual health and responsibility have doubled since 2009.

Church & Ministries

Jack Graham, Mark Driscoll and T.D. Jakes appear at "The Elephant Room" 2012 roundtable on Jan. 25, 2012.

Pastors Still Stomping on Elephant Room, Theological Differences

By Alex Murashko

Reverberations from a pastors theological roundtable continue as Christian leaders share their thoughts on the Elephant Room held more than a week ago – some saying the event resulted in harmful side effects.

Conservative and liberal Christians say their own views on issues like abortion and same-sex marriage would differ greatly from Jesus if he were walking among them today, according to a recent survey. In addition, respondents believe that Jesus would be more compassionate than they are toward undocumented immigrants and the poor.

While many churches will be observing Super Bowl Sunday with watch parties, one Florida congregation will doing something considerably different.

Eddie Long Being 'Crowned King' a Misunderdstanding, Says Rabbi (VIDEO)

After much confusion regarding the viral video of ...

Gender-Confused Children Given Hormone Shots to Delay Puberty

Britain's National Health Service (NHS) has ...

SC Senate Considering Ending Abortion Coverage for Rape, Incest

A South Carolina State Senate panel has decided ...

Vatican Launches 'Universe' Exhibit in Galileo's Hometown

The Vatican announced that it will be co-hosting ...

NJ Senator Pressured to Save Indonesian Christians From Deportation

A group of Indonesian Christian immigrants and ...

Today Is National Wear Red Day for Heart Disease Awareness

The National Wear Red Day campaign began nine ...

Majority of Americans Say Schools OK to Rent Church Space

A large majority of Americans consider it ...

Obama Ties Public Policy Decisions to Faith at Prayer Breakfast

President Obama took a markedly more political ...

Virginia Senate Passes Bill Mandating Ultrasound Before Abortion

The Virginia state Senate jumpstarted lawmakers' ...

Entertainment

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Matthew Slater 'Spiritually Leading' New England Patriots in Super Bowl

By Christine Thomasos

Although Tim Tebow was most heralded for his faith during the 2011-2012 season, New England Patriots' Special Teams captain Matthew Slater says he plans to lead his team as a Christian in the Super Bowl.

Russell Crowe is now being considered for the lead role in Darren Aronofsky's biblical epic "Noah," though nothing has been confirmed as of yet.

World

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Franklin Graham Condemns Bombing of Sudanese Bible School

By Setrige Crawford

Franklin Graham condemned Wednesday's attack on the Heiban Bible Study schools and has expressed concern for the welfare of the Sudanese people.

A Christian organization in England has been asked to take down claims stating that God can heal certain illnesses after a complaint from an "unofficial adviser to the media."

Iraqi Vice President Tariq al-Hashimi warned earlier this week that his country is on the brink of plunging back into a volatile cycle of sectarian violence that could greatly harm the country's diverse population, including the Christian community.

Imagine if a little cube could help save the lives of one million children every year. E3 Resource has staff in Africa this week working with more than 50 leaders from Kenya and surrounding regions talking about the life-saving possibilities of the MalariaCube.

Rihanna Tweets to Satan, People Question Her Faith

Rihanna, the Bajan singer who has broken records ...

Tim Tebow Cancels Appearance at Televangelist Rod Parsley's Revival Event

Denver Broncos star quarterback Tim Tebow has ...

Demi Moore, Ashton Kutcher 'Praying Together' Through Divorce

Ashton Kutcher and estranged wife Demi Moore have ...

Roseanne Barr for President? It's True!

Look out, America! Roseanne Barr has officially ...

Tim Tebow Tells Jimmy Fallon 'Tebowing' Trend Is Flattering

Tim Tebow appeared on NBC's "Late Night With ...

Game Developers, Christian Charity Team Up to Inspire Good Deeds (VIDEO)

Can playing games on Facebook actually bring some ...

Iran's Leader Brands Israel a 'Tumor,' Pledges to Support Enemies

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, ...

Catholic School Uniforms to No Longer Include Skirts

A Catholic school in New Haven, Conn., has banned ...

Two American Female Tourists Kidnapped in Egypt

Two American female tourists have been kidnapped ...

US Missionaries Slain in Violent Region of Mexico

A missionary couple who founded a church in ...

Rick Warren Urges Prayer for 'Severely Beaten' Pastor in Iranian Prison

Megachurch pastor Rick Warren has taken to the ...

Science & Tech

Super Bowl

Super Bowl XLVI Map Application Available for iOS, Android

By Vincent Funaro

Developer UpNext has launched a new mobile app for the iOS and Android market that will allow users to enjoy Super Bowl XLVI from the palm of their hand.

A rumor surfaced yesterday stating the Apple was going to host some kind of "strange" event in order to launch in the iPad 3 in the month of Feb.

Sheryl Sandberg may be the world's next richest woman, as the chief operating officer of Facebook.

Mexico Drug Cartels in Regions Steeped in Witchcraft, Demonic Influence

By Evelyn Cook

Mexico's epidemic of violence first erupted in 2006, according to most accounts. But an ex-Muslim, who serves as a Christian pastor along the Texas-Mexican border, believes the problem began much earlier, with human sacrifice, witches, and the adoration of death in ancient Aztec days.

Science & Faith

Is it Sacrilegious to Believe in the Big Bang and Evolution?

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Does it contradict Biblical teachings to believe in widely accepted scientific theories like evolution and the Big Bang? To what extent can Christians welcome science into their life without sacrificing piety?

Church & Ministries

Pastors Dodge Environment Talk to Avoid 'Liberal' Label?

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Pastors seem to spend very little time addressing environmental issues in churches, and some critics suspect that might be due to fears of being labeled "liberal." But some church leaders who see the importance of God's creation say it should not be so.

Ethics

Cockfighting: A 'Pornography' of Violence

Roosters fight during the VII World Cockfighting Championship in California on April 15, 2011. The picture was taken April 15, 2011.

Dr. Richard Land, president of the Southern Baptist Convention's Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC), has joined the initiative to strengthen a law against cockfighting in South Carolina – calling the blood sport a "pornography of violence."

Column

Are Christians Totally Depraved?

Tullian Tchividjian

Believe it or not, this is an important question. It's not simply a theological question. ur answer will inevitably reveal our understanding of the gospel and reflect our understanding of sin and grace.

TESTIMONY

Dying to Meet Him: I'm Dying and I Feel 'Dumb'

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I was also very frustrated and angry with my mental decline. I used to be so intelligent and creative. Now my short-term memory is shot and I can only concentrate on something for a short period of time. I used to have a huge vocabulary and was so articulate. Now when I speak to people, I mix up words, forget words and drift off a lot. Basically, I feel dumb compared to the girl I once was.

Opinion

The President, the Pill, and Religious Liberty in Peril

Barack Obama

The Obama Administration trampled religious liberty under the feet of the leviathan state, forcing religious employers to do what conscience will not allow.

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The Church at Sundance

The whole idea behind edgy, independent film is that by prying themselves from the commercial grip of major studios, filmmakers finally have the freedom to tell the truth. Sometimes this works.

Opinions

Josh Hamilton's Relapse

Texas Rangers' Josh Hamilton

Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton was seen drinking in a Dallas area bar Monday evening, according to reports dominating the local news this morning. The Rangers said they are aware of a "situation," but have not commented further. This was Hamilton's second alcohol-related relapse in three years.

Politics

Interview: Sen. Marco Rubio Discusses Bill to Limit Contraception Mandate

Marco Rubio

Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) introduced a bill this week that would limit a controversial decision by the Obama administration mandating health coverage for contraceptive services. He spoke about that bill in a Thursday interview with The Christian Post.

Video

11-Year-Old Amazes National Prayer Breakfast Singing 'To Believe'

Jackie Evancho

Jackie Evancho sang several songs at the National Prayer Breakfast 2012 in Washington DC and received multiple standing ovations. Amazing singer aged only 11 years old at the time of this singing.

Legal

Religious Clubs Have No Case Against Vanderbilt's Nondiscrimination Policy?

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Vanderbilt University students who are being forced to allow nonbelievers to take leadership positions in their Christian clubs may have no legal recourse because the four-year institution is privately funded, the head of a conservative law firm told The Christian Post.

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The Most Important Lesson For The Next Generation

God has blessed me with five wonderful children. I have learned much from them. And, have sought to pass along to them much of what I have learned in life. Some time ago, a friend of my son emailed me to ask a question: "What is the one lesson you taught your children that has yielded the biggest dividends?"

Women

Pastors Answer 'What Is Biblical Femininity?'

Desiring God

A 3-day pastors conference hosted by the Desiring God ministry designed to illuminate what the Bible says about male leadership turned to the subject of what the role for women should be in the Christian community during a panel discussion on the last day of the event.

Opinions

Seven Thoughts on the Elephant Room and TD Jakes

Bishop T.D. Jakes appears at "The Elephant Room" 2012 roundtable on Jan. 25, 2012.

I don't have any problem with conservative Christians befriending those outside our circles. We ought to do it more often. But this doesn't mean a hyped-up conference was the best way to kick things off.

World

Ramez Atallah on Lessons Learned Evangelizing in Egypt

Ramez Atallah

To say that Ramez Atallah has learned to lead creatively and courageously in a land where Christians are being increasingly marginalized and attacked by the dominant Muslims may be an understatement.

Opinion

The Planet of the Apes and Christian Eschatology

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Eschatology and discipleship in the church is kind of like sex education in the home. Just because you don't talk about sex with your kids doesn't mean they will grow up ignorant of sex.

Relationships

You Probably Should Not Date Him If ...

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Attention single ladies…dating is not a recreational sport, it's a BIG DEAL and you are way more valuable than you could imagine.

Apologetics

How to Answer 'Why Would God Allow Evil?'

Mark Mittelberg

The number one lie that Christians are often confronted with is the argument that evil, pain, and suffering prove that there is no God, said author and apologist Mark Mittelberg.

Living

Sex and the Christian Woman: Why Taboo?

A bride and groom ride a Ford 1956 convertible car during their wedding celebration in Havana January 14

While sexuality appears to be excessively discussed in every vein of society, there is one demographic that, as a whole, publicly refrains from talking about sex – the married Christian woman.

Opinions

Pop Quiz on Jesus and the Candidates

Rick Santorum, Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich, Ron Paul

It seems as if every politician wants to claim Jesus for himself. This particular election season is no different.

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