Tag Archives: Jesus

The Standard Bare

Posted on January 23, 2013 by forchristandculture

*Posted by Barry Creamer “There are two kinds of people in the world” begins the old, common, and variably-concluded saying. Conclusions range from the comical “those who believe there are two kinds of people in the world and those who … Continue reading →

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Batman and Jesus

Posted on July 30, 2012 by forchristandculture

*Posted by Winston Hottman Joe Carter offers some intriguing analysis of Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy: Of course, you might say, Jesus is absent from almost all mainstream films. True, but not wholly true. While direct acknowledgement of Jesus is rare … Continue reading →

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Jesus vs. Religion?

Posted on June 8, 2012 by forchristandculture

In a Christianity Today article, Chuck Colson and Timothy George address Jefferson Bethke’s viral YouTube video, “Why I Hate Religion, But Love Jesus.” Of course, few churches live up to Christ’s vision for his bride. Why should we expect otherwise? … Continue reading →

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Jesii

Posted on May 15, 2012 by forchristandculture

*Posted by Kirk Spencer When facing criticism, I have heard both believers and non-believers say, “Well, that was not very Christian of you!”   In the New Revised Spencerian Translation this colloquialism means: “Shut up and mind your own business.”   Our … Continue reading →

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The Gospel and Race

Posted on January 20, 2012 by forchristandculture

*Posted by Andrew Hebert. Originally posted at lookslikereign.com. Earlier this week, our nation celebrated Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. No one has done more for racial reconciliation and equality than MLK. Except Jesus. Imagine for a moment that you are … Continue reading →

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Beyond Neurons

Posted on December 13, 2011 by forchristandculture

*Posted by Kirk Spencer “YE SHALL KNOW THE TRUTH AND THE TRUTH SHALL MAKE YOU FREE.” These words are carved into the tower on the campus of the University of Texas at Austin. As an undergraduate, I saw them almost … Continue reading →

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