“There Are No Objective Moral Truths” (Podcast)

“There Are No Objective Moral Truths” Podcast by J Warner for Cold Case Christianity In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner offers a number of brief, rhetorically powerful responses to the objection: “There Are No Objective Moral Truths.” Are moral truths entirely subjective? Are they simply rooted in personal opinions or cultural consensus? If there are objective moral truths, how can they be properly “grounded”? These Quick Shot responses are designed to help you remove intellectual obstacles when talking about God with your friends and family members.…

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40 Days for Life Begins Around the World: ‘The Year of Infanticide’

40 Days for Life Begins Around the World: ‘The Year of Infanticide’ by Dr Susan Berry for Breitbart The internationally celebrated “40 Days for Life” campaign begins Wednesday as pro-life activists pray to end abortion during all-day peaceful vigils in front of abortion businesses. This year, the campaign begins during “the year of infanticide,” says its president and CEO Shawn Carney on the organization’s website. “We are in uncharted waters,” he states. “The barbaric nature of abortion – and infanticide – is front and center right now in America. Many in Washington…

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If Only We Believed

If Only We Believed There are no words to describe the pain, fear and guilt that drove me to take drugs, for the first time, at age 9. Likewise, there are no words to describe the abundance of these tools of the enemy that kept me in addiction from age 15 to 40. Having been to church, having an understanding of Jesus and actually dedicating approximately a year to studying the Gospel, and other writings surrounding a variety of religions, did not help to fill the God-shaped hole within. The…

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IS FAITH WHAT WE DO TO BE SAVED?

IS FAITH WHAT WE DO TO BE SAVED? by Michael Horton for Core Christianity According to reports, Prince Charles intends—if he ever ascends the British throne—to change his title from “Defender of the Faith” to “Defender of Faith.” What’s the loss in dropping a definite article? Everything, actually—the traditional title refers to the defense of a particular confession, a body of doctrine concerning the Triune God who has rescued us from our sins by the incarnation, life, death, and resurrection of the Son, Jesus Christ. With the proposed change, the…

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I’d Probably Still Cancel Your Short-Term Mission Trip

I’d Probably Still Cancel Your Short-Term Mission Trip by Darren Carlson for The Gospel Coalition I’ve been told I’m the guy who hates short-term missions. Seven years ago I wrote a series of articles on short-term missions, but one in particular struck a chord: “Why You Should Consider Canceling Your Short-Term Mission Trips.” I sought to slay one of the golden calves of American evangelicalism, and quite a few folks weren’t happy about it. Do I still believe it, seven years later? Yes—but 10,000 times more strongly. I’ve seen, experienced, and hosted…

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Meet Leonardo Da Vinci’s Art Tutor, Andrea Del Verrochio

Meet Leonardo Da Vinci’s Art Tutor, Andrea Del Verrochio By William Newton for The Federalist GNN Note – I absolutely love art. something I’ve said for years, the only three conversations that are worth engaging are God, art and family. Outside of those conversations you may as well be talking ’bout the weather! ****** ‘Verrocchio: Sculptor and Painter of Renaissance Florence’ at the National Gallery of Art is the first comprehensive exhibition dedicated to this artist ever mounted in the United States. While he isn’t a household name in this country,…

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Brazilian president moves to protect schoolkids from LGBT gender ideology

Brazilian president moves to protect schoolkids from LGBT gender ideology by Martin M. Barillas for Life Site News GNN Note – hmmm… A politician that cares about the health and well being of its citizens!! Where have I heard of this before?!? Oh yeah… ****** BRASILIA, September 10, 2019 (LifeSiteNews) — President Jair Bolsonaro of Brazil has announced that his administration is preparing legislation to prohibit the spreading of gender ideology in the South American republic’s public primary schools. President Bolsonaro announced on Twitter that he instructed the Brazilian Ministry of…

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Podcast: What Would You Say?

Podcast: What Would You Say? by Joseph Backholm for Break Point What would you say if someone asked you to explain gender identity?  Or when life begins?  Or why a family with a mom and a dad is better than two moms or two dads? These are tough questions.  And they are questions we hear every day from our family, our friends, the media, sometimes even in our churches. And even if you know where you stand, could you explain the biblical position on these and other questions in a…

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