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Christian Masculinity, The WWF And Unbelonging

Ryan Thomas Neace | Posted 05.13.2013 | Religion
Ryan Thomas Neace

"Imagine 10,000 men, fathers, sons, brothers and Christ-followers, coming together to worship God and learn more about the life of true adventure He intends for us as men." That's an actual description of one such event. If you're like me, you're very, very nervous to read any further.

Is God A Minimalist?

Rev. James Ellis, III | Posted 05.09.2013 | Religion
Rev. James Ellis, III

Contrary to popular belief, quality is not quantity's illegitimate child. Is it not better to have a congregation of 300 committed Christians than a stadium-sized assembly of 30,000 churchgoers who are there to be served rather than to serve?

National Day Of Prayer, But Where Is God?

Steve Siebold | Posted 05.08.2013 | Politics
Steve Siebold

After investing all of this time and energy searching for an answer to whether or not God exists, here's my conclusion: I don't know.

Rev. Phil Snider Talks Viral Gay Rights Speech and Reading the Bible With Love

Shira Lazar | Posted 12.29.2012 | Gay Voices
Shira Lazar

In this exclusive What's Trending interview, Springfield, Mo., preacher Phil Snider speaks out about the story behind his City Council gay rights speech that went viral for its shocking twist ending.

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Rob Bell Is Back

HuffingtonPost.com | Anna Almendrala | Posted 07.26.2012 | Religion

After its release in 2011, Rob Bell's book "Love Wins: A Book About Heaven, Hell, And The Fate Of Every Person Who Ever Lived" made huge waves in the ...

Easy Christian Fame

Ben Stevens | Posted 09.24.2012 | Religion
Ben Stevens

If Machiavelli had written "The Pastor" instead of "The Prince," what kind of ruthlessly practical advice might he have offered to someone trying to become a famous religious figure?

The Unexpected Pastor

Rev. Emily C. Heath | Posted 08.05.2012 | Religion
Rev. Emily C. Heath

It sounds cliche to say that being a pastor is the hardest thing I've ever done, but it's true. And yet, I can't imagine doing anything else.

North Carolina Pastor Gets It For Wanting to Beat the Gay Out of Kids

El Chanclaso | Posted 07.04.2012 | Latino Voices
El Chanclaso

Pastor Harris was caught saying some of the most vile and disgusting anti-gay remarks aimed at children who are perceived to be gay. You can also hear the audience clapping and giving their approval to his beat-the-gay-out-of-your-son sermon.

The Tim Tebow Of Performance, Coaching And Sex

Phil Shepherd | Posted 06.23.2012 | Religion
Phil Shepherd

in the church world, the biggest misnomer is that sex is somehow dirty or shameful, or less than sacred, sizzling and sexy! God created us with pleasure in mind.

Of Lent And Love: What I Learned In The Midst Of Betrayal

Carol Howard Merritt | Posted 05.19.2012 | Religion
Carol Howard Merritt

My faith was formed that evening, not by the bitter betrayals, but in the love of the women. I think about that night each Lent, as we walk toward that treacherous path with Jesus.

Top Five Questions Asked About Being A Bisexual Minister

Rev. Dr. Janet Edwards | Posted 04.24.2012 | Religion
Rev. Dr. Janet Edwards

God knew me and loved me before I was even formed. God chose to make me bisexual.

Pastor: Romney In A 'Cult,' Don't Vote For Him

AP | By KASIE HUNT | Posted 12.07.2011 | Politics

WASHINGTON -- The pastor who introduced Texas Gov. Rick Perry at a conservative gathering Friday said rival presidential candidate Mitt Romney is not ...

Megachurch Pastor Rick Warren's Shocking Tweet

Posted 09.26.2011 | Los Angeles

Southern California megachurch pastor Rick Warren tweeted, then deleted, a jab at those who want to increase the debt ceiling, reports Newport Beach P...

The Problem With Preaching

Rev. Mary M. Brown | Posted 09.13.2011 | Religion
Rev. Mary M. Brown

For a sermon to be a public discourse, it takes a pastor and a congregation. In a community of faith, trust and openness, the conversation will develop organically between pastor and people.

WATCH: Adam Carolla Gives 'One Man's Opinion' On Terry Jones

The Adam Carolla Show | Posted 06.21.2011 | Comedy
The Adam Carolla Show

I know you're all pissed off about Terry Jones, the pastor that burned the Koran. You say 'He's so out of line, so insensitive.' Yes, he's a nut job, there's a nut job on every corner. But how about we start judging a religion that decides to kill people when you burn their text?

PHOTOS: 7 Totally Inappropriate Church Signs

Doug Lansky | Posted 05.25.2011 | Comedy
Doug Lansky

I don't think you can blame God for these, although you could say there's a lack of divine intervention.

Does Facebook Lead To Divorce? One Pastor Tells Couples To Log Off

Vikki Ziegler | Posted 05.25.2011 | Divorce
Vikki Ziegler

It is important to openly communicate with your partner about who you friend on Facebook and what you are saying to others. Nipping concerns in the bud usually leads to a closer relationship in the future.

Seven Steps to Civility This Election Season

Jim Wallis | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
Jim Wallis

This week, a group of more than 130 former legislators, both Republicans and Democrats, released a letter urging for civility and encouraging candidates, once elected, to focus on cooperation to face our country's greatest challenges.

'Pulpit Freedom Sunday': Church Leaders To Defy IRS, Endorse Political Candidates

ABC News | Posted 05.25.2011 | Religion

Nearly 100 pastors across the country planned to take part in Pulpit Freedom Sunday, an in-your-face challenge Sunday to what the government says can ...

An Open Letter to Pastor Terry Jones, the Brain Behind 'Burn-A-Quran Day'

Naazish YarKhan | Posted 05.25.2011 | Religion
Naazish YarKhan

I think Pastor Terry Jones, leader of the miniscule, 50-member, extreme right-wing Dove World Outreach Center in Gainesville, Florida, and brain behin...

Ted Haggard's New Church, St. James, Draws 160 In Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs Gazette | MARK BARNA | Posted 05.25.2011 | Denver

What was supposed to be a launch party Sunday for St. James Church in Colorado Springs turned out to be much more. About 160 people sat elbow to el...

This Isn't About Wallis vs. Beck -- It's About Biblical Social Justice

Jim Wallis | Posted 05.25.2011 | Media
Jim Wallis

While I have agreed that the cause of social justice has sometimes been politicized for ideological purposes by both Left and Right, I continue to defend the term itself as biblical.

In Spite of Glenn Beck's New Threats, My Invitation to Dialogue Stands

Jim Wallis | Posted 05.25.2011 | Religion
Jim Wallis

I thought Beck's rather extreme and misguided comments needed a response, but I did not attack him personally; nor will I.

Another Invitation To Glenn Beck

Jim Wallis | Posted 05.25.2011 | Religion
Jim Wallis

You've moved from labeling social justice as Communist or Fascist to saying it only means "big government". Then you said that if social justice means "empowering" people to act individually, then that might be okay. That's progress, but there's still some need for conversation here.

Biblical Social Justice and Glenn Beck

Jim Wallis | Posted 05.25.2011 | Religion
Jim Wallis

Glenn Beck says Christians should leave their social justice churches, so I say Christians should leave Beck. Beck attacks the very heart of our Christian faith, and Christians should no longer watch his show.