The IRS prohibits tax-exempt organizations, such as churches, from endorsing political candidates for public office. Most ministers abide by this rule.
Last year LifeWay Research reported that 90 percent of Protestant pastors agree that they should not endorse candidates from the pulpit, even though 44 percent of them personally endorse candidates.
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Pastor’s tornado tweets stir up a theological debate
Oklahoma’s devastating tornado stirred up a theological debate that was set off from a series of deleted tweets referencing the Book of Job.
Popular evangelical author and speaker John Piper regularly tweets Bible verses, but two verses he tweeted after the tornado struck some as at best insensitive and at worst bad theology
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VIEWPOINTS: When, if ever, is it OK to preach politics from the pulpit?
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POLL: Have you ever contemplated suicide?
The Rev. Martin Elfert, author of our Father Knows Best column, has been prompted to write two posts about suicide recently.
His posts come at a time when suicides are making headlines.
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God’s problem with Professor Bart Ehrman
When Professor Bart Ehrman speaks at the Fox Theater this week, I will have a question for him. My question comes from an interview I heard on the radio program Fresh Air several years ago. I distinctly remember I was driving just outside of Ephrata in central Washington when Ehrman discussed his latest book “God’s Problem.”
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Coffee Talk: Relationships & Spirituality
Join us at 10 on June 1 at Morning Sun Bakery for our next Coffee Talk, where we'll discuss relationships and spirituality. Do shared spiritual practices matter? How is spiritual conflict resolved in a relationship? What are the benefits and challenges of a shared faith? Join our panelists as they examine these issues and more!
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Bruce Meyer, on God’s problem with Professor Bart Ehrman
Thanks Martin! I appreciate the kudos. I guess twisted minds work alike.
Bruce Meyer, on God’s problem with Professor Bart Ehrman
Paul- Thanks for taking the time to read the post and especially for your comment! I certainly agree...
Martin Elfert, on God’s problem with Professor Bart Ehrman
Fabulous article, thank you Bruce! Major points for working Douglas Adams in.
Paul Susac, on Father Knows Best: Should I go to seminary?
Well, I’m flattered you think so, but frankly that was all “off the cuff” as it were. I just hate t...
Paul Susac, on God’s problem with Professor Bart Ehrman
Ok, so… The reason Ehrman’s reason fails is because he’s using reason? Isn’t this a bit li...
