Posts by Kevin Schaal
In defense of Evangelicals who support Trump
It is usually easier for an outsider to defend a person or a group that is attacked than for the person or group.In that vein, this Jew would like to defend evangelicals and other Christians who support President Donald Trump. They are regularly attacked as religious hypocrites who give Christianity in general, and evangelical Christianity…
Read MoreEvangelicals who support Donald Trump are hypocrites
This issue is divisive in our churches and groups. KS The same evangelicals furious with President Clinton’s moral failings are now overlooking President Trump’s boorish behavior. More . . .
Read MorePsychiatrist’s alternative to night-time prayers for children
Raising children with no faith in God must be extremely difficult. It often requires finding “godless” substitutes for simple practices that have been sweet parts of growing up for kids for centuries. There are even apps for it. Of course, we could just take the time to pray, nightly, with our children. KS Parents…
Read MoreUp to 5% of first graders may have fetal alcohol disorders
There are a number of articles hitting the news about this today. Some say that the rate might be as much as 10 times higher than previously thought. The common warning is that pregnant women should not drink at all. Of course, women of child-bearing years sometimes do not know they are pregnant and can…
Read MoreAmerica’s long and complex relationship with Hinduism
This is a thought-provoking article by a Hindu on how Hinduism has become part of American culture without most Americans even noticing it. KS More . . .
Read MoreFacebook makes it harder for religious groups to advertise
As part of its attempts to address Russian interference in the 2016 election, Facebook decided last fall that any advertisement targeting one of its religion-based interest groups would be subject to human review before being accepted, with up to 24 hours before resolution. The problem, says Matt Meeks, chief digital and marketing officer for the…
Read MoreWill the Vatican Abandon Catholics in China?
It should be a matter of concern to more than Catholics that the Vatican is considering an agreement with Beijing that would give the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) effective control over all Roman Catholics in mainland China and Hong Kong. More
Read MoreUK: Teacher Fired For Telling Lesbian Student ‘God Loves You’
A teacher at a government-funded pre-apprenticeship academy in Bristol, England, has been given the pink slip for telling a lesbian student “God loves you.” More . . .
Read MoreWhy the name change to Foundations?
In February of 2017 at the winter board meeting of the FBFI, the board voted unanimously to change the name of the FBFI from Fundamental Baptist Fellowship International to Foundations Baptist Fellowship International. The movement for the name change was led by John Vaughn and at the urging of the most senior members of the…
Read MoreEducation bill seeks to preserve religious liberties for colleges
The bill contains measures sought by religious schools and free-speech advocates, worrying some college administrators and gay-rights groups. Source: More . . .
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