Wajahat Ali·1 day agoThe Real Threat to America is Not Islam, It’s Christian NationalismThe damage wrought by American Christian extremists make comparisons to the Taliban an unnecessary distraction — As your friendly neighborhood Muslim, allow me to remind you that Christian nationalism is an enduring threat to America’s democracy and seeks to establish a fascist theocracy. It’s not Islam, Sharia, or Islamic law. It’s Christian nationalism. It’s not the Taliban or American Taliban.America5 min read
Dan FosterinBackyard Church·13 hours ago13 Reasons Why God Doesn’t Answer Your PrayersBiblical excuses for God’s divine silence that kind of make sense — Like many rebellious evangelicals, there was a time in my youth when I went through a ‘Pentecostal phase.’ I fell into the “name-it-and-claim-it” crowd who believed that whatever they asked for — in Jesus’ name — they would receive. These particular Christians were especially fond of praying for the sick…Religion11 min read
Dan FosterinBackyard Church·1 day agoFor the First Time in History, Australia is not a Christian NationChristianity plummets Down Under — This morning I woke to the news that my country, Australia, is no longer a majority Christian nation for the first time in its history. According to national census data released today, only 44% of Australians now identify as Christians, down from 52% in 2016 and 61% in 2011. The…Religion7 min read
Dominick Baruffi·1 day agoIs the Church Ready for the End of Roe?Many pro-life evangelicals are ecstatic to see Roe v. Wade overruled. But is the Church prepared for what must follow? — And just like that, the world changed. Or at least, that’s how I felt when the news came down Friday that the Supreme Court had moved to overrule Roe vs. Wade and Casey vs. Planned Parenthood. It had the distinct feel of a “where…Christianity11 min read
Prophetic Poet·17 hours agoBlinded By LightI will not be ashamed of the gospel of Christ It is the power of God to give us new life Blessed are those who choose to believe In the things in which they cannot see To those who continue to walk by faith Their rewards in heaven will be worth the waitGod1 min read
Andrei Tapalaga ✒️inHistory of Yesterday·1 day agoWhen the Beatles Became More Popular Than ChristianityA big turn in modern society — Beatlemania: a word that has defined the world and made massive changes within not only the music industry but the western society. This word represents the phenomenon created by the popular music band named Beatles, considered to this day even the most popular and acclaimed group in the history of…History5 min read
Valentine Wiggin·17 hours agoMy Religion, My ChoiceHow abortion bans thwart religious freedom — I will preface this by saying that I am not Jewish or a scholar of Jewish law. Abortion bans in various states have gone into effect in various states after the overturning of Roe v. Wade. It is no secret that this decision will endanger many people’s lives with desperate…Religion3 min read
AJ Bronson·1 day agoRoe v. Wade Overturned: Can We Fix This?In August 2015, the British journal Nature published an article raising concerns over the current state of psychological research. The first alarm sounded more than a decade ago, prompting a serious investigation in 2011 that continues to spawn additional studies. …Roe V Wade7 min read
Bett HarrisinKoinonia·7 hours agoBoundaries for a Blessed LifeBoundaries are important for many reasons. Guardrails along a mountain highway keep us from plunging off a cliff. A fence surrounding a…Morning1 min read
Rich BittermaninKoinonia·4 hours agoDaily Devotion — Psalm 3:4The Undaunted Believer — David runs away from Jerusalem while Absalom is not far behind, ready to occupy Jerusalem and the throne. David pleas to God, “I was crying to the LORD with my voice, And He answered me from His holy mountain,” (Psalm 3:4 NASB). David and his family were now many miles…Daily Devotion2 min read
