Protestants

How Protestantism Redefined Marriage

Bethany Blankley | Posted 05.15.2012

Read More: Catholic Church, Marriage, Puritans, Protestants, Christianity, Gay Marriage, Same-Sex Marriage, Marriage Equality, Religion News
Bethany Blankley

The sanctity of marriage would be best preserved if marriage were left to the authority of the church. Instead, most Bible-believing Christians find themselves defending a religious practice that was never designed to be governed by a secular institution.

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Protestants Marrying Santorum Should Use Contraception

Robert S. McElvaine | Posted 05.08.2012

Read More: 2012 Election, John Kennedy, Norman Vincent Peale, Rick Santorum, Mormonism, Separation of Church and State, Franklin Graham, Houston Ministerial Association, Pope, Catholicism, Barack Obama, Jesus Thieves, Richard Land, Protestants, Evangelicals, Religion, Politics News
Robert S. McElvaine

Leaving aside Ron Paul, there are four candidates remaining in the presidential race. The three top Republicans are comprised of two are Roman Catholics and a Mormon. Pity the poor right-wing Protestants.

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Santorum Benefits From Mistaken Identity

AP | RACHEL ZOLL | Posted 04.26.2012

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Rick Santorum's political good fortune in the Republican presidential primaries has come about in large part because of his appeal to evangelicals. A ...

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Santorum's Attack on My Church: A Clergy Response From the 'Shambles'

Rev. Tom Davis | Posted 04.25.2012

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Rev. Tom Davis

Here are his words: "We look at the shape of mainline Protestantism in this country and it is in shambles, it is gone from the world of Christianity as I see it."

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Ryan Grim

Santorum In 2008: Protestantism Left 'World Of Christianity'

HuffingtonPost.com | Ryan Grim | Posted 02.18.2012

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As far as Rick Santorum is concerned, mainstream Protestantism "is gone from the world of Christianity." That's what he told students at Florida's Ave...

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I'm With Stupid: A Sweeping Indictment of Sectarian Stupidity

Todd Hartley | Posted 02.29.2012

Read More: Sectarianism, Religion, Protestants, Christmas, Church of the Nativity, Christianity, Bethlehem, Greek Orthodox Church, Armenian Apostolic Church, Comedy News
Todd Hartley

How can each of Protestantism's 33,000 denominations expect people to take them seriously when the two that have been chosen to maintain the most important spot in all of Christendom fight each year over who gets to clean what part of the church?

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Protestantism Today

Mark Noll | Posted 12.24.2011

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Mark Noll

Most of the world's Protestants adhere to a characteristic message that defines peace with God as a result of the'gospel: God's merciful gift revealed in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

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I'm With Stupid: Pride (In the Name of Heterosexual Love)

Todd Hartley | Posted 10.05.2011

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Todd Hartley

I'm fully aware that more than a few people out there will heartily disagree with the following statement, but it's something I've felt for a while no...

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Are Latinos Part of the Great American Culture Wars?

Ray Suarez | Posted 08.06.2011

Read More: Abortion, Latinos, Catholic Church, Politics, Religion, Protestants, Hispanics, Gay Marriage, Evangelicals, Politics News
Ray Suarez

For decades, Latinos have been portrayed as "Republicans in training" by hopeful GOP operatives. After all, we were told, they are Roman Catholic, fam...

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The New Majority In The Same-Sex Marriage Debate

Robert P. Jones, Ph.D. | Posted 07.20.2011

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Robert P. Jones, Ph.D.

We now have no less than four reputable national public opinion surveys in three months showing a slim majority of Americans now support allowing gay and lesbian couples to marry.

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Germans Leaving Catholic Church In Droves

Posted 06.12.2011

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By Niels Sorrells Religion News Service BERLIN (RNS) The number of Germans leaving the Roman Catholic Church rose dramatically in 2010 as Pope Benedi...

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The Gay Marriage Revolution Started Centuries Ago

James Peron | Posted 06.05.2011

Read More: Christianity, Marriage, Social Conservatives, Classical Liberalism, Gay Marriage, Roman Catholic Church, Protestants, Martin Luther, Politics News
James Peron

It was only in 1546 that the Roman Catholic Church declared that a marriage was only valid if performed by a priest. The idea that marriage was a "sacrament" had more to do with the politics of the day than it did with theology.

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Evangelical Churches Still Growing, Mainline Protestantism In Decline

Posted 05.25.2011

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By Richard Yeakley Religion News Service While mainline Protestant churches in the U.S. continue to experience decades-long decline, the memberships ...

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Fresh Security Consensus Trounces Cold War Politics in New START Victory

Joe Cirincione | Posted 05.25.2011

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Joe Cirincione

The New START treaty has obvious benefits for national security. But the overwhelming vote in favor of the treaty (71-26) has much broader significance. And the still sizable vote against it, a troubling dark side.

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A Tribute To Larry King

Mark Joseph | Posted 05.25.2011

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Mark Joseph

I'm one of the few people who've had the good fortune to turn the tables on Larry King by interviewing him and it remains an unforgettable experience.

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Leftists Who Love Israel -- A Self-Help Guide

Bradley Burston | Posted 05.25.2011

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Bradley Burston

I'd like to talk about this problem I have. You can't talk about it to just anyone. Friends of mine have it too. But you'll never see this one on Dr. ...

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Glenn Beck, the Faithful, and the Second Coming

D. Michael Lindsay, Ph.D. | Posted 05.25.2011

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D. Michael Lindsay, Ph.D.

Secular observers may wonder why Beck devoted so much of his rally to communicate an overtly religious message. Why didn't he use such an occasion and venue to mobilize the multitudes for political action? Actually, he did.

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The Mainline Church: A Confusing Yet Hopeful Future

Rev. Peter M. Wallace | Posted 05.25.2011

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Rev. Peter M. Wallace

The future is uncertain, but I'm convinced that there is a future for the essence of mainline Christianity -- a healthy, meaningful future that will continue to play a role both in society and in the hearts and minds of individuals.

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Spain vs. Holland -- a Bitter history

Alan Elsner | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Catholics, History, Religion, Reformation, World Cup, Soccer, The Netherlands, Atrocities, Spain, Inquisition, Protestants, Sports News
Alan Elsner

As it became clear that Spain would face the Netherlands in the World Cup Final, I was reading Arturo Perez-Reverte's historical novel The Sun over Breda. It's a reminder of the bloody and painful history that joins these two nations.

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The Protestant Seat on the Supreme Court

Geoffrey R. Stone | Posted 05.25.2011

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Geoffrey R. Stone

Should President Obama nominate a Protestant to succeed Justice Stevens? If not, this will be the first time in American history without a Protestant on the Court.

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Easter All The Year

Dr. Susan Corso | Posted 11.17.2011

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Dr. Susan Corso

Easter Sunday. Before you rise from your bed, give thanks. Remember your dream if you can. This is the day of your resurrection as a fearless being. Stretch. Laugh. Pray.

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The Invention of Santa Claus

Louise Mirrer | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Catholic Church, Washington Irving, St. Nicholas, Civil War, Protestants, Clement Clarke Moore, Christmas, General Robert E. Lee, Santa Claus, Atheists, Thomas Nast, Ulysses S. Grant, Secular Celebration, New York News
Louise Mirrer

The modern image of Santa Claus was invented in the 19th century by New Yorkers, as a secular myth meant to unite the city's diverse and growing population.

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This Little (Coal-Fired) Light of Mine: Will President Heed 45 Million Prayers?

Jeff Biggers | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jeff Biggers

August 3rd should be a national day of atonement for our sins against the American mountains and mountaineers.

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The Episcopal Clergy Vote is an Important One for Gays

Jennifer Vanasco | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jennifer Vanasco

Once all Mainline Protestant churches start approving of gay marriage it will be very difficult for politicians and anti-marriage advocates to make a religious argument against it.

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Palme d'Or Winner of Cannes 2009: Michael Haneke's "White Ribbon"

Karin Badt | Posted 05.25.2011

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Karin Badt

The intent of the movie is to show how the imminent war -- or any imminent war -- results from the sickness of a culture as well as from inherent human malice.

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