Posts by Kevin Schaal
Intact Starch Granules in “Ancient” Plant Fossil Defy Age Assumptions-ICR
The presence of intact biomolecules in fossils found around the world defies the most basic evolutionary expectations, simply because they should be completely degraded by now if they are millions of years old. The best explanation for these discoveries is that the plants and animals represented by these fossils were the result of a…
Read MorePaige Patterson, Southern Baptist leader, just lost his job – Vox
This article appears in Vox regarding this incident in the news. Please read with discernment. Information appears in other news outlets as well. The article calls them “alleged” comments, but they are a part of the public record. (KES) Paige Patterson, former president of the Southern Baptist Convention, and until today president of Southwestern…
Read MoreThe Wrath of God Poured Out — The Humiliation of the Southern Baptist Convention – AlbertMohler.com
This is an incredibly sobering post written by Al Mohler about his own circle of fellowship. It is a solemn reminder that orthodoxy does not automatically produce integrity or wisdom and we all must be careful to guard our own hearts and ministries. We need revival. (KES) The last few weeks have been excruciating…
Read MoreThere’s no safe level of drinking when it comes to cancer risk, oncologists warn | Advisory Board Daily Briefing
The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) on Tuesday issued a statement highlighting the connection between alcohol consumption and relative risk of cancer.According to the New York Times’ “Well,” while other medical groups have cited alcohol consumption as a possible cause of cancer, the new paper marks the first time ASCO has taken an official…
Read MoreAlcohol And Cancer – No Safe Limit | HealthStatus
We have a vague idea that drinking alcohol is bad for our health, but most of us do not take that knowledge seriously. In fact, most of us think that a few drinks here and there are actually good for our health. Almost everyone drinks. Only about 12 percents of men and 22 percents of…
Read MoreGod Hates Gun Violence | Christianity Today
In this editorial article, Christianity Today takes a position supporting more strict gun regulations. This is not a representation of an FBFI position in any way. The FBFI has not taken a position on gun restrictions and likely will not do so. (KES) So while we support the legitimacy of owning guns, given the…
Read MoreGerman families charged for helping children ditch school over Pentecost
In Germany, kids have to go to school whether their parents want them there or not.Police in southern Germany have filed 21 cases of truancy after spot checks at the Allgäu and Nuremberg airports on May 17 and 18. Officers caught families attempting to fly prior to the three-day Pentecost weekend without approval for their…
Read MoreAndy Stanley Says We Need to “Unhitch” the Old Testament from Our Faith | Ken Hamm
Andy Stanley, the pastor of North Point Community Church in Georgia, recently announced that Christians need to “unhitch” the Old Testament from their understanding of the faith. By this he means to instruct people to ignore the Old Testament and focus solely on the resurrection of Jesus Christ, especially in evangelism. This statement was part…
Read MoreIsrael and Evangelicals: New U.S. Embassy Signals a Growing Alliance – The New York Times
The opening of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem marks the increasing importance of conservative Christians to Israel, at the risk of upsetting American Jews. More. . .
Read MoreTrump Takes Taxpayers Out of the Abortion Business | RCP
Last week the Trump administration took decisive action on the president’s pledge to disentangle taxpayers from the abortion industry, delivering a policy win that promotes better health care alternatives for women and may save countless lives. The Protect Life Rule stops taxpayer funding of abortion through the Title X family planning program. Most Americans agree that…
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