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Southern Baptist diversity

With more than 9,330 ethnic congregations — almost one in five Southern Baptist congregations — Southern Baptists are one of the most diverse denominations in America. Oklahoma church engages Native Americans Arabic-language church reaches lost for Christ Hmong had never … Continue reading

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‘Liberals’ and the ‘War on Terror’

Last week, Roger Simon at Pajamas Media blogged that he supports the war against fascist Islam because he believes in liberal social causes: Those of us concerned about human rights, about the separation of church and state, about gay rights … Continue reading

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Why are we fighting this war?

In a blog posting today, Southern Seminary’s Al Mohler notes a disunity in the European Union over the ethics of biomedical technologies and speculates that the EU is divided by a “culture war.” He asserts that the fundamental divide in … Continue reading

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Why is anything wrong?

By Mark Kelly We live in an age of protest. On every hand, advocacy groups raise their voices – and sometimes their fists – against wrongs real and imagined. The chaos is confusing. “Abortion is wrong.” “Taking away a woman’s … Continue reading

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What’s at stake if you can’t prove Christianity is true?

By Mark Kelly Challenged by an unbeliever to prove Christianity is true, most Christians would refuse. “You can’t prove Christianity is true,” we say. “You have to take it on faith.” But what if you could prove Christianity is true? … Continue reading

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Right and wrong: Illusion or reality?

By Mark Kelly When Linda Franklin was shot and killed outside a Home Depot store near Falls Church, Va., in October 2002, her accused murderer, Lee Boyd Malvo, suffered from a mental disorder in which he believed right and wrong … Continue reading

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Can democracy flourish in a Muslim society?

By Mark Kelly At an Arab League summit in Tunisia May 22-23, 2004, Arab heads of state voted to lead their countries toward democracy and human rights. The “Tunis Declaration” was the league’s first pledge to promote Western-style social and … Continue reading

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Contradictions of liberal moral philosophy

By Mark Kelly Did you watch the three-hour Peter Jennings special that explained why no intelligent, right-thinking person would think Jesus was anything more than a misguided do-gooder with political aspirations? Did you notice the part where the Apostle Paul … Continue reading

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From mental disorder to marriage

By Mark Kelly Have you been listening to the homosexual couples around the country asking why they shouldn’t be allowed to marry? Have you noticed how few answers to that question are being reported in the mass media? One reason, … Continue reading

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Advice on sin from a 390-year-old preacher

By Mark Kelly Have you ever wondered why, despite your sincere desire to walk with God, you still struggle with one sin issue that continually causes you to stumble? I’ll confess that has been my own experience – though I … Continue reading

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