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Why People Advocate for Abortion?
The culture battle over abortion may be the most explosive and divisive topic in America’s 21st century civil war. The true believers on both sides have dug in their heels on this one, and are not willing to give an inch. Why is that so?
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Pretty, Scary Twins
The other day I set my timer for 15 minutes, with the intention to sit in a chair in silence. I was challenged this summer while reading Dallas Willard’s The Great Omission, a collection of his essays and articles about becoming a disciple of Jesus. Most of us long timers know what the Great CO-mission is (“go into all the world and preach the Gospel”), so what big thing are we leaving out? Ourselves, apparently.
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Who Has Hijacked Christianity?
The political season is in full swing, and both presidential campaigns are pulling out all the stops to win their elections. One of the more disturbing elements in the current campaign is how Christianity is being used in a deceptive way for political purposes. It is completely understandable that the candidates would do what they can to woo Christians to vote for them. But in doing that, they at least need to be honest. One campaign in particular is not.
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Humbled by a Homeland
Last month, we went to Ireland. Most of us McQuitty's were able to get ourselves over to the motherland for a couple of weeks to reconnect with the OG McQuitty's who still live in Portrush and Carrickfergus on the northern coast. We also traveled south to see Galway, Dingle, Killarney, Dublin, and to kiss the Blarney Stone. There were eleven of us in our merry traveling band. (This band was also sometimes hangry).
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Why Secular Society Doesn’t Understand Christians
We see it all the time – literally! ∙ Negative headlines about Christians and Christianity. ∙ Articles and editorials in magazines and newspapers putting down Christians using arguments that are simply not true. ∙ Politicians saying negative, and untrue, things about Christianity. ∙ Educational institutions teaching falsehoods about the Christian faith. ∙ Random people speaking ill of Christians and accusing them of things that are not true.
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Struggling Against Government Persecution
71 Five Ministries is a Christian youth mentoring ministry in Oregon that serves at-risk youth. The ministry serves youth of all faiths and backgrounds, including expectant mothers and young people who are in jail.
