Tag Archives: Christianity

Is Christianity in America Changing?

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Tim Farley

Last month, Newsweek published a cover story titled “The End of Christianity in America.”  In the article, Jon Meacham cites recent statistics that show a decline in the number of people who are self-professed Christians.  It seems that in 1990, … Continue reading →

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What do you know about poverty in the U.S.?

Posted on April 30, 2009 by Tim Farley

We often think that poverty and hunger only exist in other places of the world.  Surely, there cannot be many in the U.S. who these words apply to. Did you know: In 2007, 37.3 million people (12.5%) were in poverty. … Continue reading →

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Why Torture is Always Wrong

Posted on April 28, 2009 by Tim Farley

With the recent release of the “Torture Memos” there has been an enormous amount of discussion centered on the treatment of wartime prisoners.  If you have missed the discussion, just turn on Fox News or CNN.  You will soon find … Continue reading →

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Out for a week…

Posted on April 19, 2009 by Tim Farley

Just to let all of you know, I will be out of town and away from my computer for a week on vacation.  I will not be able to moderate any comments while I am gone and I also will … Continue reading →

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Review: The Apologetics Study Bible

Posted on April 19, 2009 by Tim Farley

Have you ever had a discussion with someone about the Bible who did not understand how you could believe the things you believe?  Have you ever wished that you had one source that you could turn to that would help … Continue reading →

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A. N. Wilson: Christian turned Atheist turned Christian

Posted on April 16, 2009 by Tim Farley

Writer A. N. Wilson has published an article in the New Statesman explaining why he has turned from atheism to Christianity.  Wilson, who was an atheist for 20 years discusses why he left Christianity to begin with and what led … Continue reading →

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What Song Do You Want Played At Your Funeral?

Posted on April 16, 2009 by Tim Farley

Music plays an important role in our lives.  It also plays an important role in our deaths.  Often a song is able to express through music and lyric what none of us can with our own words. Most funeral songs … Continue reading →

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Why Do We Ignore Gluttony?

Posted on April 14, 2009 by Tim Farley

It seems that we, as Christians, tend to zero in on the sins of our culture pretty quickly.  We like to criticize homosexuality, alcoholism, gambling, etc.  Well, how come we ignore one of our culture’s “biggest” issues: gluttony?  The Bible … Continue reading →

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Some are willing to pay for “de-baptism”

Posted on April 13, 2009 by Tim Farley

Imagine if you were baptized as an infant, but then decided you wanted nothing to do with Christianity as you became older.  Or, perhaps you became so angry at some of the things the Church was saying and/or doing that … Continue reading →

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Teenage Vegetarianism: Is It An Eating Disorder?

Posted on April 9, 2009 by Tim Farley

An article at Time cites a study that claims that teenage vegetarianism may be a sign of an eating disorder.  It turns out many teens use a vegetarian diet, which is socially acceptable and usually supported by parents, to mask … Continue reading →

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