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First-Ever 'Africa Study Bible' Released; 'Watershed Moment' in History, Some Say
A new study Bible with a distinctly African voice has been launched to equip and disciple the churches in Africa, which is growing exponentially. An estimated 20,000 are coming to Christ every day.

Pastor, Refugee From Iraq, Tells American Church: Don't Politicize Refugee Crisis, Share Gospel
A Texas pastor originally from Iraq is urging the Church to get out of politics amid the swirling debate about travel bans and do the work of ministering to refugees because "God is sending the nations here."

Republicans, Churchgoers, Have More Sex, Cheat Less Than Democrats, Independents: Scholar
Republicans have sex more often than Democrats and have extramarital affairs less often, according to a leading family studies scholar.

Are Lady Clothes the New Trend for Men?
The trend of feminine and ultra-casual clothing for men has several theologians observing the influence of the "gender cult" and the decline of masculine dress, calling the church to model to men how to wear clothes.

White Supremacy and Racism Are 'Anti-Christ,' Russell Moore Tells Southern Baptists
The president of the Southern Baptist Convention's policy wing called white supremacy and blood and soil racism "anti-Christ doctrines," and urged all Baptists to be "a sign of contradiction to the world."

Southern Baptists Address Membership Decline, Core Doctrine at Annual Meeting
Southern Baptists reaffirmed several theological commitments at the denomination's annual meeting Tuesday, emphasizing orthodoxy and missions amid declining numbers and following a divisive election year.

Will Trump's Tax Reforms Reduce Giving to Churches?
As Congress and President Trump work to pass tax reform some Christian leaders are concerned that current proposals in the House will yield a substantial decrease in charitable giving.

Exploitation of Women in Surrogacy Arrangements Exposed in New Documentary Film
Surrogate pregnancies are often portrayed in popular culture as a noble option for couples who are unable to conceive a child but these arrangements are routinely fraught with all kinds of abuses, says bioethicist and documentary filmmaker Jennifer Lahl.

Religious Left Just Now Getting Political, NYT Claims; Religious Conservatives Incredulous
A Christian movement with a left-wing activist bent is underway, says The New York Times, its front page headline declaring that religious liberals have "sat out of politics for 40 years" but now intend to change the game.

Harvest America: Greg Laurie Clarifies Views on God; Over 3,000 Make Decisions for Christ
Pastor Greg Laurie believes that so many people have wrong ideas about who God is. The evangelist set the record straight during the annual Harvest America event Sunday night.


























