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Christian band MercyMe opens up about abuse, God and new album

MercyMe lead singer Bart Millard opened up Tuesday about his abusive father and how faith saved his family. Millard said his father was abusive until he became a Christian. “I lived with my father, who was abusive, and it wasn’t…

13 things you need to know for Passover 2013

1. When does Passover 2013 begin and how long does it last? Passover 2013 begins at sundown on Monday, March 25th. That is the date, this year, which corresponds to the 15th of Nissan, the day according to the Bible,…

Why Lent?

Why do Lent? From the first centuries of Christianity the Church has encouraged a time of preparation for Easter that includes prayer and fasting. As early as 203 A.D., one of the early church fathers, Ireneaus, said that the various…

Bradley Cooper says role in ‘Silver Linings Playbook’ could get him on ‘Dancing With the Stars’ radar

“Silver Linings Playbook” premiered in New York City on Monday night and opens nationwide next week. The movie’s star Bradley Cooper plays Pat Solitano, a bi-polar man who winds up in a mental institution after catching his wife cheating on…

Obama campaign releases ad citing moral, Biblical background for administration policies

The Obama campaign on Saturday quietly released a web video featuring President Obama talking about his faith. The video includes various faith leaders describing how there is moral, even Biblical, backing for his policies on issues ranging from higher taxes…

Pop artists turning to Satanic imagery to drum up controversy, sales, experts say

Lady Gaga. (AP) PreviousNext NEW YORK – It’s an age-old saying in Hollywood that sex sells, but with consumers finding themselves oversaturated with sexual imagery, today’s top acts are turning to something even more sinful to get our attention: Satan.…

Marriage — It Really Is a Beautiful Thing

Yes folks, I think that marriage is pretty important. That however, is really just an opinion. I came to said opinion this weekend, when my good-hearted (albeit hairy) brother said “I do.” Sure, I’d attended weddings before, but this was…

LARRY GATLIN: The Reason for Christmas Is Easter

To those of you who shy away from any religious “stuff” appearing in an op-ed or in political discourse, in general, I say, “bah, humbug.” Some definers say that religion only is another word for “worldview,” so please don’t get…

The Tea Party Movement, Racism and the Lesson of the NPR Scandal

At a time when it seems most rational people have moved on from false allegations that the tea party movement is steeped in racism, the accusation once again reared its ugly head. This time, thankfully, it came with repercussions —…

In Montana, a Fight Over Separation of Church and Fairgrounds

Aug. 11: Pastor Keith Mobley’s church, Christian Assembly Foursquare, is one of the churches that joins together to put on an annual Christian worship service at the Missoula County Fair in Montana. The service will not take place this year,…