Posts tagged Evangelicals
The death penalty killed Jesus. Is it killing us, too?
The death penalty killed Jesus. Is it killing us, too?

Amid the seismic shifts happening within American Christianity, a growing number of the faithful now oppose the death penalty. Though evangelical Christians have generally favored the death penalty, even the National Association of Evangelicals has shrunk back from its previously supportive stance. Enter Shane Claiborne, an evangelical leader and author who has recently released a book, “Executing Grace: How the death penalty killed Jesus and why it is killing us.”

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What Evangelicals Miss in the Marijuana Debate
What Evangelicals Miss in the Marijuana Debate

As the marijuana debate is reignited, some evangelicals ignore a critical part of the debate.

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Divisive Pastor Mark Driscoll Says Christians Should Stop Infighting
Divisive Pastor Mark Driscoll Says Christians Should Stop Infighting

Mark Driscoll, known for his divisive rhetoric, says Christians should make peace.

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Why Evangelicals' Push for Immigration Reform Isn't Working
Why Evangelicals' Push for Immigration Reform Isn't Working

Evangelicals are pushing for immigration reform, but the effort isn't convincing some lawmakers.

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Christian Leaders Respond to DOMA Decision
Christian Leaders Respond to DOMA Decision

Christian leaders offer a range of responses to Supreme Court's DOMA decision.

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What Southern Baptists Must Do to Slow Their Decline
What Southern Baptists Must Do to Slow Their Decline

America's largest Protestant denomination is declining. What must they do to stop the bleeding?

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