Editorials
Editorials on Christian music, Christianty and the world around us.
Living Your Christian Faith When Your World Crashes Down Around You
Steven Curtis Chapman, Todd Smith of Selah and Todd's sister, Nicol Sponberg, formerly of Selah all lost children in the spring of 2008. Their faith has shown brighter than ever in their times of tragedy.
Steven Curtis Chapman, Todd Smith of Selah and Todd's sister, Nicol Sponberg, formerly of Selah all lost children in the spring of 2008. Their faith has shown brighter than ever in their times of tragedy.
Study Finds American Music Full of References to Drugs and Alcohol
The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine recently released the results of a study of American music. Researchers broke down the lyrics to 279 of the most popular songs of 2005, (as named by Billboard Magazine) and found that one of every three glorified drugs and alcohol.
The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine recently released the results of a study of American music. Researchers broke down the lyrics to 279 of the most popular songs of 2005, (as named by Billboard Magazine) and found that one of every three glorified drugs and alcohol.
What Makes a Song, A CD or a Band Christian?
What makes a song, a CD or a band Christian? Several people in the Christian music industry give their thoughts.
What makes a song, a CD or a band Christian? Several people in the Christian music industry give their thoughts.
New York Bans Christian Skate Times
In the state of New York, business owners beware - don't advertise anything as "Christian" or you could find the state Division of Human Rights breathing down your neck. Skate Time 209 in Accord found that out the hard way when they were investigated for a human rights violation for holding a Christian Skate Night on Sundays.
In the state of New York, business owners beware - don't advertise anything as "Christian" or you could find the state Division of Human Rights breathing down your neck. Skate Time 209 in Accord found that out the hard way when they were investigated for a human rights violation for holding a Christian Skate Night on Sundays.
Christian Tattoos
In today’s society more and more people are getting tattooed, making being “inked” a little more acceptable in main-stream America. Tattoos are showing up on CEOs, doctors, lawyers and even on Christian musicians and ministers, leading many people to ask Is it OK for a Christian to have a tattoo?
In today’s society more and more people are getting tattooed, making being “inked” a little more acceptable in main-stream America. Tattoos are showing up on CEOs, doctors, lawyers and even on Christian musicians and ministers, leading many people to ask Is it OK for a Christian to have a tattoo?
How Can Christians Have An Impact On A Secular Company?
It's just not politically correct to be a Christian in America in this day and age. Our beliefs are made fun of on television, in the news and on the big screen. Lawsuits have been filed (or threatened) to remove God from our pledge, our schools and our money. Companies don't care if they insult us by removing anything remotely religious from their ad campaigns. So how can we have an impact on secular companies?
It's just not politically correct to be a Christian in America in this day and age. Our beliefs are made fun of on television, in the news and on the big screen. Lawsuits have been filed (or threatened) to remove God from our pledge, our schools and our money. Companies don't care if they insult us by removing anything remotely religious from their ad campaigns. So how can we have an impact on secular companies?
Alabama Democrats Introduce Bible Literacy Legislation
Rep. Ken Guin (D-Carbon Hill), House Majority Leader, and Seth Hammet (D-Andalusia), Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives, have prefiled a bill that would authorize local boards of education to offer a course in Bible literacy as an elective in Grades 10-12 in the Alabama public school systems.
Rep. Ken Guin (D-Carbon Hill), House Majority Leader, and Seth Hammet (D-Andalusia), Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives, have prefiled a bill that would authorize local boards of education to offer a course in Bible literacy as an elective in Grades 10-12 in the Alabama public school systems.
Kanye West Poses As Jesus on Rolling Stone Cover ... Religion or Rebellion?
When controversial rapper Kanye West posed for the cover of Rolling Stone magazine as Jesus, many people were shocked and dismayed, but few were surprised. West is, after all, no stranger to controversy.
When controversial rapper Kanye West posed for the cover of Rolling Stone magazine as Jesus, many people were shocked and dismayed, but few were surprised. West is, after all, no stranger to controversy.
Up From The Ashes - Rockers Helping Rockers Across The Nations
The Beyond The Mountain Music Festival may have been cancelled, but the music and the mission is continuing to roll onward. Up From The Ashes will feature Holy Soldier and several of the other bands that were scheduled to play the original festival.
The Beyond The Mountain Music Festival may have been cancelled, but the music and the mission is continuing to roll onward. Up From The Ashes will feature Holy Soldier and several of the other bands that were scheduled to play the original festival.
Who Picks the Station?
When a business plays background music, who has the right to decide what style of music is played?
When a business plays background music, who has the right to decide what style of music is played?
Loving One Another - The Bottom Line
Christians loving one another so much that we’re willing to overcome our differences in life to make a difference in someone else’s life.
Christians loving one another so much that we’re willing to overcome our differences in life to make a difference in someone else’s life.
Terri Schiavo's Death Brings Stern Warning From SBC's Dr. Richard Land
The Southern Baptist Convention is America's largest non-Catholic denomination with more than 16.3 million members in 43,024 churches nationwide. The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission is the SBC's ethics, religious liberty, and public policy agency with offices in Nashville, Tennessee, and Washington, D.C.
The Southern Baptist Convention is America's largest non-Catholic denomination with more than 16.3 million members in 43,024 churches nationwide. The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission is the SBC's ethics, religious liberty, and public policy agency with offices in Nashville, Tennessee, and Washington, D.C.
Stryper Cancels Their Performance at The Revolution Metal Fest in Mexico City
In early 2004, a few visionary people in a small Underground Church in Mexico City began to plan a huge Christian music event called "The Revolution Metal Festival." Stryper, who was scheduled to play, cancelled after receiving $56,500 but refuses to return the money. There is much finger pointing, but the question remains ... who is at fault?
In early 2004, a few visionary people in a small Underground Church in Mexico City began to plan a huge Christian music event called "The Revolution Metal Festival." Stryper, who was scheduled to play, cancelled after receiving $56,500 but refuses to return the money. There is much finger pointing, but the question remains ... who is at fault?
Editorial - Is it OK to be a Christian?
Taking God out of daily life in the U.S. seems to be the wave of the future. My thoughts.....
Taking God out of daily life in the U.S. seems to be the wave of the future. My thoughts.....
Guide Editorial on Skillet's New Label Deal
An Editorial from your Guide, Kim Jones, on Skillet's New secular Label Deal with Lava Records.
An Editorial from your Guide, Kim Jones, on Skillet's New secular Label Deal with Lava Records.
The Declaration of Independence Mentions God and That Can't Happen in Cupertino
Cupertino Union School District in California ordered educator, Stephen Williams, to refrain using historical documents like the Declaration of Independence and numerous other documents because they had the word "God" in the body of the papers.
Cupertino Union School District in California ordered educator, Stephen Williams, to refrain using historical documents like the Declaration of Independence and numerous other documents because they had the word "God" in the body of the papers.
Merry Christmas ... oops Xmas ... oops ... Oh Never Mind!
Editorial - As December 25th rolls around we see more and more instances of Christmas being attacked by organizations like the ACLU and various government offices.
Editorial - As December 25th rolls around we see more and more instances of Christmas being attacked by organizations like the ACLU and various government offices.