An America that is losing faith with religion
But the trend appears to run deeper. As Lugo points out, declining trust in religious institutions since the 1990s has been accompanied by declining trust in most institutions (with the notable exception of the military). Confidence in government and big business has simultaneously fallen — and the public standing of both is lower than that of the church. Americans may be less affiliated with religious organizations because they have grown generally more individualistic and skeptical of authority.
The good news is that 40% of those raised as “Nones” drop out of their non-religion to join an actual religious institution. Hey, isn’t that about the same drop out rate, according to one measure, for young people raised in churches?
What the Law-Keeper Cries to the Gospel-Lover
As Murray spoke to this man, and as he speaks to other members of the community, he sometimes asks whether he should become Jewish. Wouldn’t this be the path for him to live in obedience to God and to experience divine blessing? The answer is, “No! Don’t become Jewish! If you become Jewish you will have to obey the law–the whole law.” And the law is a heavy burden.
Here are some of the reasons that I plan to begin preaching along with the RCL [Revised Common Lectionary], starting this Sunday
As a pastor’s wife, I find myself fighting the same old internal battles that have plagued me from year one, only now I recognize them more quickly and have tools to combat them. Do you think or believe these lies, too?
Lessons I learned… door-knocking:
About 20 minutes later, the same homeless, shabby looking man approached me again. We had some more small talk, and he asked me an unusual question, at least it seemed surreal at the time… He wanted to know what he could pray about, because he was going to be praying for me…
Yoani Sánchez visit invites debate on U.S.-Cuba policy
It’s unfortunate, because as Cuba’s next door neighbor with its largest exile population, the debate we should be having is, “What can we do today to help empower the Cuban people and advance the interests of the United States?”
Arguing whether the United States should unconditionally and unilaterally lift the embargo is false choice because it ignores the possibility of replacing the failed “all or nothing” approach of Helms-Burton with one that specifically targets the abusers and empowers the victims, as opposed to blanket sanctioning both.
Easter Bunny On Motorcycle Stopped On Southland Freeway For Failing To Wear A Helmet
Pennings said the officer proceeded to make a traffic stop after noticing the bunny wasn’t wearing a helmet. Also, he said, the costume posed a safety concern as it was a visual impairment.
Pennings said the man told the officer he was headed to a charity event. He was given a verbal warning but was not issued a citation.
Cops bark like dogs, trick burglary suspects into surrendering
So, the New Have Police Department made due with their resources on hand; enlisting several of the dozen officers on site who barked like dogs in an effort to convince the two suspects that a pack of vicious dogs were chomping at the bit, just waiting to be unleashed.
And, in a surprising development, it actually worked. After the men heard the cops barking, they emerged from the home and surrendered to police.
