Antiabortion activists in several states are promoting constitutional amendments that would define life as beginning at conception, which could effectively outlaw all abortions and some birth control methods.
On Sunday mornings, most parents who don't believe in the Christian God, or any god at all, are probably making brunch or cheering at their kids' soccer game, or running errands or, with luck, sleeping in. Without religion, there's no need for church, right? Maybe. But some nonbelievers are beginning to think they might need something for their children.
Humor, especially in the pulpit, can be tricky, but often worth the risk in order to connect with your congregation. You can buy books that have all the variations of humor, but there are three broad categories that make something funny.
Creationist geologists are thriving, paradoxically, at a moment when evangelicals are becoming more educated, more prosperous and more open to scientific progress.
As a leader of the national health care debate, New York is considering the most sweeping changes to the state's health care system in modern history. Paul Hannesson, a spokesman for the Christian Science church, asked state health and insurance officials in Rochester to consider health care reform that affords all New Yorkers access to spiritual care.
A newspaper ran a contest asking kids for their profound thoughts (akin to the old "Deep Thoughts" segment on Saturday Night Live). Here are some submissions:
In a recent CT at the Movies newsletter, we noted that last year, many Christians embraced The Da Vinci Code—a film full of heresy and blasphemy—as a "witnessing tool" and an "opportunity" t... Continue Reading...
Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed is a new controversial documentary starring author, former presidential speechwriter, economist, and lawyer Ben Stein. Expelled, coming to theaters in early 2008, exposes the "Atheist Agenda" and new evidence debunking atheistic Darwinism. The movie shows how teachers, students, and scientists are being silenced and persecuted for questioning Darwinism despite increasing proof of an intelligent Designer in the universe. The film is receiving media attention, including The Christian Post, The O'Reilly Factor, and the front page of the New York Times.
A little guy is sitting at the bar just staring at his drink for half an hour when this big trouble-making biker steps next to him, grabs his drink and gulps it down in one swig. The poor little guy starts crying...