PCUSA Votes to Allow Clergy to Marry Same-Sex Couples; Approves Redefining Marriage
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)'s highest governing body voted Thursday to allow ministers to perform same-sex marriages.
Lillian Kwon
Christian Post Reporter
Biblical Illiteracy in US at Crisis Point, Says Bible Expert
For the past 15 years that Kenneth Berding has been teaching the New Testament, he admits that his students have always had little knowledge about the Bible. But today, he says, biblical illiteracy has reached a crisis point.
Gabe Lyons on Giglio Controversy: Gays Forcing Christians Into Closets?
Gabe Lyons weighed in on the Louie Giglio controversy by calling out the LGBTQ community for its intolerance of traditional Christian views. "As gays come out of the closet, are Christians meant to swap and go hide back in closets of their own?"
Christians Respond to Giglio's Withdrawal: New Era of Religious Intolerance in America?
Pastor Louie Giglio's withdrawal from President Barack Obama's inauguration ceremony has left Christians lamenting over what they see as a new era of religious intolerance. More specifically, anyone who holds the view that homosexuality is a sin is being forced out of the public square.
Spiritual but Not Religious Persons More Likely to Have Mental Disorder
A recent study found that those who identify as spiritual but not religious are more likely to develop a mental disorder. They are also more likely to be dependent on drugs and have abnormal eating attitudes.
Hobby Lobby Appreciation Day: Over 60,000 Flocking to Retailer
Over 60,000 people have signed up to shop at Hobby Lobby Saturday in a show of support for the company's freedom of religion.
Study: Protestants Struggle Most With Temptation of Eating Too Much
The most common temptation that Protestants admit to is eating too much, according to a Barna study. On other temptations, Protestants struggle on a similar level as other American adults with worrying, procrastinating, spending too much time on media, spending too much money and lying.
Piper Denounces Prosperity Preachers, Playful Worship in Last Sermon
In his last message as pastor for Preaching and Vision at Bethlehem Baptist Church, John Piper condemned prosperity preachers for enticing worshippers into a faith that's not real Christianity.
Franklin Graham Says 'Sin-Sickened' America Must Repent
Franklin Graham says America is living in "dark days" morally and spiritually as more same-sex couples get married, marijuana cigarettes are lit up in public places, and television is awash in blatant immorality.
Andy Stanley, Megachurch Mourn Loss of Staff in Car Crash
Pastor Andy Stanley and the thousands who attend North Point Community Church are mourning the loss of one of their staff members who died in a car accident Tuesday night.