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Evangelical Christians Agree, Disagree on Budget Priorities

By Napp Nazworth

House Budget Committee Chair Paul Ryan recently commented that the House Republican Budget for the federal government reflected Catholic principles. While Catholics have been debating the veracity of that claim, the occasion has also provided an opportunity for evangelicals of different political persuasions to debate how they understand biblical principles and the federal budget.

College Group Told to Eliminate 'Personal Commitment to Jesus' in Bylaws

By Alex Murashko

A Christian student group at Vanderbilt University has been told by the school's administration that it will lose its recognized status on campus unless the group removes its requirement that its leaders have a "personal commitment to Jesus Christ," says a Christian legal association.

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Planned Parenthood Media Director Accepts Job in Obama Administration

By Paul Stanley

Planned Parenthood's former media director Tait Sye is now working for the Department of Health and Human Services as deputy assistant secretary for public affairs.

Is Obama Responsible for GSA, Secret Service Scandals?

By Napp Nazworth

Politicians and pundits discussed Sunday whether or not President Barack Obama deserves blame for the recent scandals involving the Generals Services Administration and Secret Service. There was near unanimous agreement that Obama could not have anticipated the Secret Service scandal, but conservatives were divided on whether or not he should be criticized for the GSA scandal.

Evangelicals 'Coming Around' to Evidence for Global Warming, Professor Says

By Michael Gryboski

A professor at an evangelical university in Southern California claims that evangelicals are becoming more convinced of the evidence for man-made global warming ahead of Earth Day this Sunday.

With Santorum Out, Ron Paul Supporters Reach Out to Evangelicals

By Napp Nazworth

With Rick Santorum now out of the presidential race, supporters of the Ron Paul campaign are stepping up efforts to court evangelical leaders.

Church & Ministries

Craig Groeschel Urges Generations to Set Aside Resentment

By Alex Murashko

Pastor Craig Groeschel, speaking before 3,500 Christian leaders at Catalyst West, urged younger and older generations within the church to invest their time and efforts toward each other to create the unity needed for change.

Reality Mov't Pastor Says 7-Year-Old Daughter's Cancer Back; Takes Ministry Break

By Alex Murashko

Pastor Britt Merrick, founder of a church planting movement based in the Santa Barbara area of California, said that his 7-year-old daughter is suffering from a third bout with cancer and that he will be taking an extended leave of absence from his ministry.

What's Stewardship of Suffering? Christian Minister Explains

By Anugrah Kumar

Michael Kelley, a Christian minister from Tennessee, explained how his two-year-old son's cancer helped him realize the importance of being a good steward of his painful experiences and not just of his money and talents.

New Catholic Rector Named for Crystal Cathedral Campus

By Ivana Kvesic

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange has appointed a rector to preside over the Crystal Cathedral, the iconic building purchased earlier this year by the diocese from the ministry founded decades ago by the Rev. Robert H. Schuller.

Willow Creek Kicks Off 'Celebration of Hope' With Global Poverty Run

By Ivana Kvesic

Willow Creek Community Church is hosting a 5k run/walk April 21 to raise funds to buy shoes for children in developing countries. The megachurch will be using the run to kick off its annual "Celebration of Hope" campaign, a part of the ministry's initiative to encourage Christians to live a "lifestyle of compassion."

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Chuck Colson Dies at 80; Remembered for Dramatic Faith Conversion, Life

Chuck Colson, who became a born-again Christian ...

Christian Leaders Remember Their Hero Chuck Colson Amid Media Skepticism

While the still skeptical secular media chose to ...

Wash. Pastor Wants Christians to 'Take Back the Rainbow' and Restore Biblical Symbol

A Washington pastor fed up with the "hijacking" of the symbol of God's covenant of peace created after what the Bible calls the great flood, wants to rouse Christians from their apathetic slumber and "take back the rainbow" from ...

Reality Mov't Pastor Says 7-Year-Old Daughter's Cancer Back; Takes Ministry Break

Chuck Colson: Goodbye, Friend and Hero

As a young 20-something, I had the unique ...

Study: Young Women Value Financial Success, Marriage More Than in 1990s

Young women are more likely than young men to ...

Muslims Burn Down Catholic Church in Sudan

Hundreds of Muslims incinerated a Catholic church ...

Japan to Cancel Burma's Debt to Reward Reforms

Japan Saturday announced a decision to write off ...

Christian Leaders Remember Their Hero Chuck Colson Amid Media Skepticism

While the still skeptical secular media chose to ...

EXCLUSIVE: The 43rd Annual GMA Dove Awards Red Carpet Event

Nominees & Award-winning Music Artists talk to CP ...

Boycott Called for Groupon for Offering Torture Porn Tours in Calif.

Anti-pornography group Morality in Media has ...

Ala. Town Prepares for 5-Day 'Bible Reading Marathon'

People in a town in Alabama are preparing for an ...

Survey: Millennials' Religious Unaffiliation Similar at Faith-Based and Public Colleges

NC Science Teacher Told Not to Teach Creationism

Public schools in Wake County in North Carolina ...

George Zimmerman Apologizes to Trayvon Martin's Family for Killing Teen (VIDEO)

Wash. Pastor Wants Christians to 'Take Back the Rainbow' and Restore Biblical Symbol

Winners of the 2012 Dove Awards

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Catalyst West Exhibitor 'Rethink Books' Launches 'BookShout!' App

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Mitt Romney to Give Speech at Evangelical Liberty University

Presumed Republican presidential nominee Mitt ...

Entertainment

MegaFest 2005: A Total Family Experience

GMA Dove Awards 2012: Lecrae, Jason Crabb Win Big

By Emma Koonse

The 43rd Annual GMA Dove Awards has recognized today's top Christian artists as they came together in celebration of gospel music on Thursday night.

New York Knicks Make Playoffs; Will Jeremy Lin Rejoin the Team?

By Christine Thomasos

The New York Knicks have officially clinched a playoff spot, which may mean that Jeremy Lin fans could possibly see the injured point guard return to help his team through the tournament.

'The Lucky One' Kicks Off Summer Heat, In Theaters Friday

By Emma Koonse

Another Nicholas Sparks novel has made it to the big screen with "The Lucky One" taking viewers on an emotionally charged journey toward love.

World

Thousands Flock to View 'Holy Robe' of Jesus on Pilgrimage's 500-Year Anniversary

By Katherine Weber

Christians from around the world have been flocking to Germany's oldest city to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Pilgrimage of the Holy Robe, the seamless garment believed to be worn by Jesus shortly before his crucifixion.

Vatican Cracks Down on US Nuns for Pro-Abortion, Same-Sex Marriage Views

By Stoyan Zaimov

The largest organization of Roman Catholic nuns in the U.S. has been hit by a Vatican-ordered crackdown which branded the The Leadership Conference of Women Religious as too "radical" and diverging from several core pillars of Catholic faith.

Belief in God Increases With Age, Expectation of Death, Survey Finds

By Stoyan Zaimov

A research report by the University of Chicago on belief in God across a number of countries has found that faith increases with age, but the number of those certain of the existence of God has declined, with the lowest number of faithful people reported in Japan.

Tom White, Voice of the Martyrs Executive Director, Passes Away

By Sami K. Martin

The Voice of the Martyrs Executive Director Tom White has passed away, the organization announced Wednesday April 18.

A damaged crucifix overlooks the scene of a bomb explosion at St. Theresa Catholic Church at Madalla, Suleja, just outside Nigeria's capital Abuja, December 25, 2011. Five bombs exploded on Christmas Day at churches in Nigeria.

Boko Haram Plannning Attack, Says US; Christians Needed as 'Peacemakers'

By Sami K. Martin

United States officials have announced that terrorist group Boko Haram is planning to attack the Nigerian capital of Abuja. Boko Haram has been quite active in the country, killing innocent people in order to achieve its goal of imposing Sharia law throughout Nigeria.

Pat Summitt Steps Down as Tenn. Basketball Coach, Expresses Faith in God's Plan

Todd Bridges, Corey Feldman Support Bill to Protect Child Actors

Todd Bridges and Corey Feldman, former child ...

Beyonce and Jay-Z Prepare for Second Baby?

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Bishop Jenky's Hitler-Obama Comparison Draws Firestorm of Criticism

The Internal Revenue Service has filed an ...

Hollywood Remembers 'American Bandstand' Host Dick Clark (VIDEO)

Dick Clark, America's renowned television and ...

Terrell Owens Appearing on 'Dr. Phil' to Resolve Issues With Children's Mothers?

Former 'Desperate Housewives' Star Nicollette Sheridan Granted Retrial

Nicollette Sheridan has been granted a retrial in ...

Manny Pacquiao Begins Training With God, Says He's 'Happier'

Manny Pacquiao, high-profile Filipino boxer and ...

'Blue Like Jazz' Director Steve Taylor Says Film Isn't 'Christian'

"Blue Like Jazz," a film based on Donald Miller's ...

South Sudanese Christians Trapped in Hostile North

As tensions between Sudan and South Sudan turn ...

Sweden's Gender Neutrality Push: Boys and Girls Now Called 'Hen'

Sweden, which in 2010 was recognized by the World ...

Centuries-Old Gospel of John Bought by British Library for $14.3M

A rare copy of the Gospel of John has been sold ...

Muslim Assailants in Egypt Escape Prosecution

A recent "reconciliation meeting" between members ...

Pentecostal Youth Group in Australia Attracts Attention With Street Healings (VIDEO)

Methodist Church Prepares for London Olympic Outreach

The Methodist Church is encouraging people to get ...

Canadians to Launch 'Jesus Said' Campaign in Response to 'No God But Allah' Posters

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Tech & Biz

Samsung Galaxy S3 Makes Appearance in Asia

By Vincent Funaro

A Vietnamese site has posted a picture of what it says is the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S3 smartphone or the GT-I9300, which is the internal name for the device.

Xbox 720 to be Compatible With Skype?

By Vincent Funaro

Microsoft is reportedly working on integrating Skype into its Xbox video gaming console, according to a recent job posting released by the company.

iPhone 5 Release Date Pushed Back Due to Qualcomm Production Issues?

By Vincent Funaro

The next generation iPhone may not see the light of day until October of this year due to an production issue at Qualcomm, a company responsible for producing components for the next line of LTE devices.

HTC One S Release Date Set for April 25 on T-Mobile

By Vincent Funaro

The HTC One S smartphone will be released through T-Mobile on April 25, according to an announcement made by the company this week.

Chuck Colson: 1931-2012. A Legacy of Gospel Proclamation and Social Concern

Photos Taken With Samsung Galaxy S3 Camera Leak

Prince Harry to Visit US in May for Humanitarian Award

John Edwards Criminal Trial on Mistress Cover-Up Begins

Missing Tucson Girl and FBI Dogs: New Clues in Case of Missing 6-Year-Old

Johnathan Ramsey Body Found: Boy Was 'Brutally Murdered'

Taylor Hicks and Las Vegas Show Debut Announced (VIDEO)

Kim Kardashian Shows Off Kanye West Initial Earrings

Giuliana Rancic Having a Baby, 'Prayers Answered'

Jennifer Aniston Sells Apartments in Rush to Cut Ties With NYC

Don't Attempt Relationships or Marriage Without Jesus

By Dan Delzell

Relationships can get very messy. Perhaps you already have firsthand experience in that area. The only Person I know who has the ability to clean up the mess is Jesus Christ. In fact, He also has the power to help a man and woman stay out of a bunch of stuff that will only bring heartache into their home.

COLUMN

Hiding From God Behind His Law

There are two ways we can miss the mark of righteousness before God, two ways the relationship can be destroyed. One is more or less obvious: outright sinfulness, unrighteousness, lawlessness, self-indulgence, what the Bible would call "worldliness" or, perhaps in more modern dress, carelessness or heedlessness. In other words, we can just say to God, "No thanks, I don't want it, I'll take my own chances."

OPINIONS

Freedom of Religion = Freedom of Worship?

It may not have even caught your attention. It may not appear to be that different. But when people, especially the current president of the United States, intentionally replace the words "freedom of religion" with "freedom of worship," is it just a distinction without a difference, or is it a major change about which we need to be concerned?

U.S.

Chuck Colson Dies at 80; Remembered for Dramatic Faith Conversion, Life

Chuck Colson, who became a born-again Christian amid the Watergate scandal and later became the most prominent advocate for the spiritual transformation of prisoners, died Saturday afternoon, according to Prison Fellowship ministry. He was 80.

CP BLOG

The Church Without Walls

A man had a dream one night. In his dream he died and went to heaven. When he got to heaven he seen a number of doors and a line of people at each door. As he took a closer look, he noticed there was a sign above each door. Each sign represented a different denomination. Above one was "Baptist". Abo

OPINIONS

Reflections on Chuck Colson's Death by a Fellow Nixon Aide

"Chuck Colson has become a Christian – really!" "Yeah, and I'm ready to buy the Brooklyn Bridge," I replied. I had worked as a junior aide in the Nixon White House. I knew Colson. It simply wasn't possible. God is omnipotent, but that omnipotent? The mutual friend who had just phoned me from Washington with news of Colson's conversion insisted it was true. The weeks and months ahead proved it.

OPINIONS

On Religion and Climate Change

Earth Day is around the corner, and next week a religious group dedicated to the environment will be meeting in Washington , D.C.

OPINIONS

Anders Behring Breivik's Brain: Magic, Mysticism, Mayhem

Hell is not a virtual world. Anders Behring Breivik proved it on July 22, 2011 when he slaughtered 77 people in Norway. On that summer day last year, Breivik pulled onscreen hellishness into the world of space, matter, and time. Last Thursday, in testimony at his trial, Breivik told of how he brought shocking virtual gore into horrible reality.

OPINIONS

Chuck Colson: Goodbye, Friend and Hero

As a young 20-something, I had the unique experience of working at Prison Fellowship and serving as an aide to Chuck Colson. Over the next few years, Chuck became my friend as well as my hero. Chuck called me his chief-of-staff – which meant bag carrier, travel agent, office manager, radio producer and chauffer.

OPINIONS

The Oxymoron of Christian Protest

On April 22, many Christians I know gathered to demonstrate for their "right" to worship in New York City schools at Cadman Plaza, Brooklyn Bridge. While it may be their right to protest as American citizens, protesting in any form, as a Christ-follower is misguided and unbiblical.

CP BLOG

In Defense of Celebrity Pastors

To be a celebrity pastor is to have the ear of lots of other pastors. All good movements have good leaders. As movements grow in size, so do the fame of their leaders. This is a normal process, nothing inherently wrong with it. In fact, there is something right with it: Leaders who influence many others for good give strength to all and strengthen the movement.

COLUMN

Death Is Stranger Than Fiction

Man seems to race through life doing almost anything to avoid thinking about his own death. At some point however, the thought of death is unavoidable. Robert Ebert describes the many e-mails he now receives with word of this person or that person passing away. He explains how even the memories of those people begin to fade away over time. Ebert writes, "That is what death means.

CHURCH & MINISTRIES

Inside Church Planting: Worship Really Can Happen Anywhere (Part 3)

In many towns across the U.S., you can locate a number of well-established churches simply by looking for their steeples. But many church plants, including the one I serve, will meet in a variety of different (and usually not ideal) locations before they establish themselves in a building of their own.

CP BLOG

Lying To God

As I was studying for this Sunday's message, I was reading once again the passage about lying to God. The passage in Acts 5 where a husband and wife named Ananias and Sapphira collaborated together to lie to the apostles and others in the church, and ultimately end up lying to God.

POLITICS

Interview: Catholic Priest on Ryan Budget and Church Doctrine

House Budget Committee Chair Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) said in a recent interview that theHouse Republican budget reflects Catholic doctrine. Some have criticized those remarks, so The Christian Post spoke to Roman Catholic priest Robert Sirico to get another perspective.

OPINION

The Post-Christian Condition – Anders Breivik and the Limitations of Justice

The trial of Anders Behring Breivik represents one of the greatest tests of human justice in decades. Breivik has celebrated his murderous actions in court, calling his massacre the most "spectacular" event in recent European history.

OPINIONS

Federal Budget Debate: What Would Jesus Say?

Representative Paul Ryan (R-Wis), chairman of the House Budget Committee, contends that his approach to the proposed federal budget is shaped by his worldview as a Catholic Christian.

CP BLOG

The Recipe for a Successful Pastor

I am convinced that many of the problems in pastoral culture result from an unbiblical definition of the essential ingredients of ministry success. Sure, most candidate profiles expect a "vibrant walk with the Lord," but these words are often weakened by a process that asks few questions in this area and makes grand assumptions.

ANALYSIS

Obama Gave the Church Less Than One-Half Percent of $18 Million Income Over 12 Years

An analysis of 12 years of tax returns recently released by President Barack Obama from 2000 to 2011 shows that the First Family donated 1.4 percent or less of their income to charity until he began to run for the U.S. Senate in 2004, and gave only nominal amounts to the church except for substantial donations to the Rev. Jeremiah Wright's Trinity Church of Christ in 2006 and 2007.

COLUMN

Imagine Yourself Overcoming Your Most Tenacious Sin

What is your biggest area of weakness and temptation? The only way to experience victory in Jesus over that sin is to own it and rise above it by God's grace. You can do it, but you first must believe that God can free you from the chains of that thing which pull at you day after day.

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