This article describes the running issue of whether theistic evolution should be taught in universities of the Church of the Nazarene, a debate sparked by more progressive Evangelicals.
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Pitting Evolution against Creationism. Book Review
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.
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.
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.
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.
AP Poll Explores Views on Religious Liberty Law
This poll distinguishes the views of Evangelicals from mainline Protestants. Unfortunately, it includes no data about Roman Catholics. AP Poll: 5 things to know about what Americans think about gay rights and religious liberty | Fox News.
Death Penalty Repeal Gains Support from Latino Evangelicals
Roman Catholics, Latino and African American Evangelicals share a common opposition to capital punishment. White Evangelicals are key religious supporters of capital punishment, which remains legal in 32 states. In tension would be biblical teaching on the topic, which clearly supports capital punishment (e.g., Paul’s comments about the sword in Romans 10 and numerous laws in the Books of Moses), and issues of justice since bias and legal processes have been proven to be unfair in some cases. It is worth noting that St. Paul himself died from capital punishment. According to tradition, he was beheaded under the emperor Nero.
Death Penalty Repeal Gains Support from Latino Evangelical Co… | Gleanings | ChristianityToday.com.
Religion in Early America. Smithsonian
The National Museum of American History will have a new exhibit and symposium on religious freedom, religious growth, and religious diversity.
Rev. Lyle E. Schaller Dies at 91. Church Growth Consultant
Highly influential church growth consultant, Lyle Schaller, taught sociological principles to churches, which made them more attractive and effective in gaining audiences. His approach helped shape modern churches, although it also raised concerns about whether sociology should trump biblical theology’s emphasis on God’s role in conversion and the role of tradition in guiding congregational life. Rev. Lyle E. Schaller Dies at 91; Helped Protestant Churches Survive and Grow – NYTimes.com.
Heaven and Near Death Experiences. SBC
LifeWay has pulled its books on near death experiences and heaven after the Southern Baptist Convention passed a resolution against the subjectivity of such testimonies.
Why evangelicals are divided by afterlife testimonials (COMMENTARY) – Religion News Service.
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