Jim Fletcher reviews Inside the Nye-Ham Debate, which took place at the Creation Museum. The debate is the latest installment in the century old dialogue between evangelicals and modernists.
Pitting evolution against creationism.
Must Christianity Change its Sexual Ethics? History May Hold the Key
A good essay built from recent church history. The author also points out that Christians outside Europe and the United States—where the growth is taking place—still hold to biblical doctrine and practice as standards.
How the World Celebrates Easter in 15 Spectacular Photos
National Geographic shares from their archives.
How the World Celebrates Easter in 15 Spectacular Photos.
Easter Traditions in Small-Town Italy
Travel expert Rick Steves describes the traditions of Christians in Cantiano, Italy in this photo-rich essay. Easter in Small-Town Italy Is a Passionate Affair | Rick Steves.
New Commentary Series from Church Fathers
Four volumes are now available in this new series, which draws texts from early Christian writers to prepare a commentary. The Patte review on this page is from a critical scholar, who finds this historical approach unappealing. Church historians should find this series and the Ancient Christian Commentary series very helpful for exploring the history of biblical interpretation, which drives theology.
Review of Biblical Literature.
Robert Schuller, Famed Preacher, Dies
Schuller was known for growing a massive congregation that started at a drive in theater. He appeared on television for years and emphasized positivity. I believe his background was Dutch Reformed.
Died: Robert Schuller, Forerunner of the Seeker-Sensitive Movement | Christianity Today.
Jesus Went to Hell
This article describes some aspects of Christian belief about Christ’s descent into hell, which is of course in creeds widely recited in Christian worship. An aspect missing in the article is that although some Christians teach that Jesus descended into hell to suffer, others teach that Jesus descended into hell triumphantly to proclaim His victory over sin, death, and the power of the devil.
1 Peter 3:18-20
For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit, in which he went and proclaimed to the spirits in prison . . .
Jesus Went to Hell, But Nobody Wants to Talk About It | Religion Dispatches.
Finding God in Silicon Valley. Prayer and High Tech
This video segment and transcript describe the faith of Christians in the high tech industry. Unfortunately, the segment does not go too deep into their beliefs. Perhaps more is available on the blog, “Finding God in Silicon Valley.”
Finding God in Silicon Valley | April 3, 2015 | Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly | PBS.
34,000 Black Churches Break Ties With Presbyterian Church USA
This is a surprisingly under-reported story. NBCI is an organization representing Black and Latino churches, especially on social issues. Their website includes an article expressing concern about the Supreme Court potentially redefining marriage.
34,000 Black Churches Break Ties With Presbyterian Church USA.
Historic Alfred Street Baptist Church. Obama
Notes on the pastor’s sermon and comments seem conservative theologically, emphasizing Christ’s resurrection. The end of the article gives some information about the historic congregation, which baptized its first African American member in 1803. Obama and family attend Easter service at historic Baptist church – CSMonitor.com.
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