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Majorities across most faith groups in poll say abortion should be legal -- except these 4

Religion / Religious News /

A majority of people in most religious traditions support abortion being legal in the U.S., as do most Americans, a new poll found.

However, four major religious groups — Hispanic Protestants, Latter-day Saints, white evangelical Protestants and Jehovah’s Witnesses — for the most part believe abortion should be illegal, according to an ...Read more

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Commentary: Finding common ground in America's religious realignment

Religion / Religious News /

In a moment defined by fracture and division, a surprising development has emerged in America's religious landscape. The decades-long decline of Christianity is leveling off.

According to new research from the Pew Research Center, the share of Americans identifying as Christian has stabilized at around 62% — a dramatic shift from previous ...Read more

Should education and sports be considered as important as they seem to be?

Religion / Billy Graham /

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Education and sports are two things in society that seem to dictate lifestyle. Why is this so important; and if it is, should it be? I struggle to help my children choose what they should give their time to and whether it is important to go to a religious school versus a secular one. Many religious ...Read more

What is the famous passage in Lamentations that describes the Lord's mercy?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Lamentations 1:1-5
B) Lamentations 3:22-23
C) Lamentations 4:1-2
D) Lamentations 5:1-7

Should I “fight, fight, fight” to hold my marriage together?

Religion / Billy Graham /

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: My wife and I are experiencing a great tragedy as we consider divorce after 35 years of marriage. I was impressed to watch our new president declare a fighting spirit to overcome the possibility of losing our nation’s freedom. Should I “fight, fight, fight” to hold my marriage together, or ...Read more

Does God place value on healthy living?

Religion / Billy Graham /

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: There’s a great awakening in our nation about health, and new hope is rising that people will come to their senses and lay aside binge eating and forsaking alcohol altogether. Does God place value on healthy living? – H.W.

A: There is great value placed on the physical well-being of people, ...Read more

What is the famous passage in Joel that describes the gathering of the nations for judgment?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Joel 1:1-20
B) Joel 2:1-11
C) Joel 3:1-21
D) Joel 4:1-21

What is the authorship of the Book of Lamentations?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Jeremiah
B) Ezekiel
C) Daniel
D) Habakkuk

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Satanist leader arrested after physical clash inside Kansas Statehouse during Black Mass

Religion / Religious News /

A physical altercation inside the Kansas Statehouse on Friday ended with Capitol Police arresting Satanic church leader Michael Stewart, capping off a morning of inflammatory religious demonstration.

Stewart punched a man who repeatedly attempted to rip a booklet out of his hands while he called out to Satan from the Capitol’s first-floor ...Read more

Is a president who grants pardons, such as President Biden's, justified at the expense of others’ grief?

Religion / Billy Graham /

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I’m embarrassed at our former president granting random pardons to high numbers of prisoners that have brought great pain to many who have lost loved ones and friends at the hands of these prisoners. I’ve only found some degree of comfort in knowing that God has forgiven me when I am also not ...Read more

What is the main theme of the Book of Hebrews?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Repentance and forgiveness
B) God's justice and righteousness
C) The superiority of Christ and the New Covenant
D) The establishment of the kingdom of God

What was the name of the prophet who succeeded Moses?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Joshua
B) Samuel
C) Elijah
D) Elisha

The God Squad: Spring songs

Religion / God Squad /

As we prepare to welcome spring (March 20) and Passover (April 12) and Easter (April 20). I offer up a prayer for remembering how our spring holidays divide us and unite us and how springtime makes all our celebrations part of a renewal of hope.

Passover and Easter are ...Read more

If we really live for God’s purposes, will we never experience tragedy?

Religion / Billy Graham /

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Many of my friends who all go to church say that if we really live for God’s purposes, we will never experience tragedy. I do not believe this, for I know powerful testimonies from those who have lived through catastrophic troubles and the Lord has been greatly glorified. How is this explained? �...Read more

What is the famous passage in Zephaniah that describes the Lord's promise to restore and save his people?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Zephaniah 1:1-7
B) Zephaniah 1:8-13
C) Zephaniah 2:1-3
D) Zephaniah 3:9-20

 

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