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Homosexuality – the issue Christian’s can’t ignore

This past January, Joel Osteen, the pastor of America’s largest church, found himself under the scrutiny of the national media.  While being interviewed by Piers Morgan on CNN, Morgan pressed him on the issue of homosexuality.  Osteen reluctantly confessed that he believes homosexuality to be a sin.  While not known for his doctrinal clarity or for taking a stance on controversial issues, Osteen did uphold … Continue reading Homosexuality – the issue Christian’s can’t ignore

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Popular Culture

Symptoms of Final Decay

In 1947, sociologist Dr. Carle Zimmerman wrote a text called “Family and Civilization.” He identified eleven ‘symptoms of final decay’ observable in the fall of both the Greek and Roman civilizations. See how many characterize our society: 1. No-fault divorce 2. “Birth dearth”; increased disrespect for parenthood and parents 3. Meaningless marriage rites/ceremonies 4. Defamation of past national heroes 5. Acceptance of alternative marriage forms … Continue reading Symptoms of Final Decay

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