Posts Tagged ‘person’
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Keeping the faith: You never know what will grow
Bishop Desmond Tutu celebrated his 81st birthday this past week. The accomplishments of his eight decades are well-known and many. We know the story: For most of his life he has labored in the racial tension and trenches of Sou...
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Formation Toolbox: Friending
So tell me, what is the verbal form of “friend” or “friendship”? Kind of strange, no? Why can’t I friend someone. I mean, I can befriend someone, but what do people who are already friends do?
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Religious labels matter less in 2012 presidential campaign
There aren't any white Protestants on the presidential ballot this year — a first in American history.
Instead, the race features two Catholic candidates for vice president, and a Mormon Republican and African-American mainl...
Causes
British Christian doctor found guilty of malpractice for sharing his faith
The British General Medical Council’s Investigation Committee this week reprimanded a Christian doctor for sharing his faith with a patient at the end of a private consultation.
News
Vatican official calls leaked documents an ‘immoral’ and ‘brutal’ attack
The Vatican's No. 3 official on Tuesday condemned the theft and publication of secret papal documents as an “immoral act of unheard-of gravity.”
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Keeping the Faith: You Are Welcome
I have heard some Mennonites use the term “non-violent evangelism.” It is a way of sharing faith that does not harm those with whom they share. It is built on mutual respect, love for others, and a commitment to the other perso...
Apologetics
Question of the week: What does the Bible say about anger?
Handling anger is an important topic. Christian counselors report that 50 percent of people who come in for counseling have problems dealing with anger. Anger can shatter communication and tear apart relationships, and it ruins...
Bombers attack center in Christian area of Jos, Nigeria
One person was killed and nine others were injured last night after suspected Islamic extremists attacked a TV viewing center in a Christian area of Jos where a crowd had gathered to watch soccer.
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Court says non-Jewish man can sue for anti-Semitic remarks
A New Jersey appeals court has ruled that a man who alleges he endured anti-Semitic slurs can sue his former supervisors — even though he is not Jewish.
Apologetics
A love-hate relationship: Kirk Cameron, Mark Driscoll, Piers Morgan, and homosexuality
I hate it when someone hates someone, for hating someone, when the person really never hated anyone. You may be thinking, “Wow that is a lot of hate.” After you wrestle through that sentence and determine who hates who, you may...