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Andrew Brunson tells of ‘fight for my faith’ in Turkey

Andrew Brunson hostage
by: Adelle M. Banks Oct. 14, 2019 (RNS) — Andrew Brunson lived in Turkey for a quarter-century starting churches and helping refugees. His new book, “God’s Hostage: A True StoryRead More

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Ethiopia’s Evangelical Prime Minister Wins Nobel Peace Prize – Christianity Today

Recognized for stewarding a breakthrough peace agreement with Eritrea with a “revivalist” spirit, Abiy Ahmed also helped end a historic church schism among the Orthodox. Source: Ethiopia’s Evangelical Prime MinisterRead More

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Why It’s Easier to Accept David as a Murderer than a Rapist – Christianity Today

The current debate over what happened to Bathsheba forces us to think deeper about motives and power. Source: Why It’s Easier to Accept David as a Murderer than a RapistRead More

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The #EqualityTownHall Was Loud and Clear: The LGBTQ+ Community, Beto, the Equality Act, and Evangelicals – Christianity Today

We’ve come a long way from a plea for marriage equality. Source: The #EqualityTownHall Was Loud and Clear: The LGBTQ+ Community, Beto, the Equality Act, and Evangelicals = Christianity Today

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Trump v. Jesus: Christians can’t follow both – Chicago Sun-Times

“If you are followers of Jesus, you can’t ignore what Jesus said,” said Rev. Jim Wallis, who was educated in Deerfield and returns to the area for appearances this weekend.Read More

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Americans’ acceptance of porn hits new high this decade – Crux

The percentage of Americans who say pornography is morally acceptable increased more over the past year than in all other years this decade combined. Source: Americans’ acceptance of porn hitsRead More

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Masonic Temple demolition: a new beginning for Aurora’s east side in 50 days

Masonic Temple demolition begins
AURORA, Ill. Oct. 11, 2019 — The demolition of iconic and historical Lincoln Masonic Temple began early this morning. A fire on Monday, Oct. 11, destroyed this near east sideRead More

“David raped. It’s important we get that right,” she tweeted...

Speaking of abuse: Baptist news service, Bible scholars grapple with language

Bible scholars also discuss sexual abuse
by: Adelle M. Banks|Oct. 10, 2019 (RNS) — Few Bible scholars would argue that David, the king of Israel, did anything but sin when he had sex with Bathsheba, theRead More

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Christian leaders call for Day of Prayer in support of impeachment inquiry

Donald Trump and court evangelicals
by: Emily McFarlan Miller Oct. 8, 2019 (RNS) — More than 90 Christian leaders are calling for a National Day of Prayer this Sunday (Oct. 13) “for the truth toRead More

Analysis: Lincoln Masonic Temple fire brings a change to Aurora’s East Side

Fire at Lincoln Masonic Temple.
AURORA, Ill., Oct. 9, 2019 — Monday night’s fire at the iconic Lincoln Masonic Temple will set a new tone for Aurora’s east side. Change is coming. In the nextRead More