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Thursday, February 2, 2012
Unleashing Creative Folk to Transform the Church
Unleashing Creative Folk to Transform the Church
Most of us in church prefer to go with the flow. Who will help us ditch the cozy comforts of church-going in favor of the anxiety inducing adventure of following Jesus? Bring on the creative folk.
Tennessee Legislature Considers Alabama Copycat Immigration Bill
Tennessee Legislature Considers Alabama Copycat Immigration Bill
GOP lawmakers in Tennessee have filed some 30 anti-immigration bills during the current legislative session, including one described as a copycat of Alabama's harsh bill.
Two Movies Share Compelling Truths About War
Two Movies Share Compelling Truths About War
Two movies now in theaters share uncommon stories about war. One recognizes the horror that is war. The other reminds us that war remains hell, but out of the pit of hell comes something good.
Why More Congregations Need to Choose Humility
Why More Congregations Need to Choose Humility
Humility is at the heart of what it means to follow Christ. So next time you're at church, try taking the farthest parking spot. Others may need the closer ones more than you.
 
 
   
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Debunking the Bootstrap Myth
GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney says he earned his fortune through old-fashioned hard work. While he may have worked hard, the idea that any of us pulls ourselves up by our bootstraps is a myth.




 
 
   
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Movie Reviews
Movie Reviews
"Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol"
Your mission, should you decide to accept it, is to go to your nearest theater and see "Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol," one of the best popcorn movies of 2011. (Photo: Paramount Pictures)


"War Horse"
"War Horse" is a sweet film but not one of Steven Spielberg's better works. The weak link is the writing, which lacks subtlety and too often plays like melodrama. (Photo: DreamWorks)


"True Grit"
The first "True Grit" focused on the legendary John Wayne. This new version by Joel and Ethan Coen focuses on a 14-year-old girl and what she'll do to make things right in a world of sin and loss. (Photo: Paramount Pictures)


 
   
   
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Mormons Confront Epidemic of Online Misinformation
SALT LAKE CITY (RNS) A Mormon student surfs the Internet for a school assignment and discovers that Mormon founder Joseph Smith had multiple wives.


Christians Join Fight Against Cockfighting
(RNS/ENInews) Christian leaders are teaming with animal rights advocates to fight against cockfighting.


Middle East Christians Keep Wary Eye on Arab Spring
CAIRO (RNS) From her home, Samia Ramsis holds a key chain bearing the face of the Virgin Mary.


 
 
 
   
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"Different Books, Common Word" - EthicsDaily.com


Some Baptists and Muslims in the United States have sought and found common ground: the common word in both traditions to love God and love neighbor. Click here to learn more and order this DVD today.