Missionary

Astoria Characters: The Modest Missionary

Nancy Ruhling | Posted 05.29.2012

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Nancy Ruhling

Eartha Thompson-Washington sparkles in the sunlight. Her tunic, the color of blushing pink rosebuds, is studded with mini-mirrors and gold sequins.

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"Machine Gun Preacher" Poses Tough Questions

Christine A. Scheller | Posted 11.22.2011

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Christine A. Scheller

And while Sam Childers doesn't condone violence, he asked me what I would want him to do if the child he was trying to save were mine?

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Christian Missionary Conduct Recommendations

Posted 10.18.2011

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By A. James Rudin Religion News Service (RNS) "Missionary" is one of those words where the meaning depends entirely on who's saying it -- and who'...

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Blasphemy in The Book of Mormon

Silpa Kovvali | Posted 05.28.2011

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Silpa Kovvali

In a genre not known for its subtlety, this musical stayed away from stereotypes, portraying its two missionary heroes as deeply earnest, deeply flawed, and often deeply conflicted about their own beliefs.

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Predicting the Haiti "Orphan" Rescue

Saundra Schimmelpfennig | Posted 05.25.2011

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Saundra Schimmelpfennig

Unfortunately, you cannot automatically assume that any Haitian orphanage you are considering funding is really putting the best interest of the children first. Do your homework before giving.

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Does Evangelical Giving Do the World Good?

Valerie Tarico | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Generosity, Evangelical Christians, Altruism, Freethought, Good Works, Volunteering, Missionary, Christian, Healthy Living News
Valerie Tarico

When a person's altruistic impulses are directed toward winning converts, it is valid to ask whether they are actually serving human well-being or simply serving a mind virus.

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