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How Your Church Can Discover Authentic Worship
Everyone seeks a church that really worships, that really knows how to praise God. While we don't know exactly what worship is, we are always quick to point out what it isn't.
How One Baptist Pastor Ended Up in Jail
How would you feel if your pastor was in jail four times in a year? For First Baptist of Richmond, Va., it's part of their mission to bring the Kingdom of God to their community.
5 Reasons Why I Am Convinced Allah is God
Although vital differences exist, Islam clearly recognizes a common affinity with both Judaism and Christianity and deliberately worships the God of both Christians and Jews.
10 Ways You Can Ruin Your Pastor's Sermons
If you want to encourage your pastor to deliver inspiring sermons, think about ways you can ensure awful messages every week – and let them suggest ways to promote positive results.
Is Loyalty to MSNBC or Fox News More Critical to Church Membership Than 'Jesus is Lord'?
How do you become a church member in today's politically charged culture? It's more about landing on the left or right side of politics than it is about being a child of God.
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U.K. Christians: Release Last Briton from Guantanamo
Cleared for release six years ago, the last British resident detained in Guantanamo Bay has been there for 11 years. Christians in the United Kingdom are calling for his release.


Skype Interview: Kevin Hagan Discusses Feed the Children
Kevin Hagan, president and CEO of Feed the Children, explains how the organization is addressing the underlying causes of hunger in a new Skype interview from EthicsDaily.com.


Skype Interview: Martin Accad on Middle East Conference
A Middle East conference in Lebanon will examine the Christian and Islamic perspectives on human rights and responsibilities, says Martin Accad in a new EthicsDaily.com Skype interview.



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Culture and Media

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The Day-To-Day Racism That Many of Us Don't See
The Jim Crow days of the South are long behind us, but racism still rears its ugly head. Many of us, however, are oblivious to the outright ugliness that characterizes prejudice.


Dr. Seuss Reminds Us to Care for the Least of These
Dr. Seuss has delighted children with his whimsical tales. Those same stories – such as "Horton Hears a Who!" – are drawing attention from theologians and philosophers.


Using Pinterest to Advance the Common Good
Pinterest has been growing in popularity since going live in 2010. And now EthicsDaily.com has created a Pinterest page to offer another way for you to advance the common good.



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Baptist Life
Baptist Life

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European Baptists Model Ecumenism, Community Engagement
A Baptist church in Poland reflects how other local churches are building positive relationships with people of other faiths without losing sight of the purpose of the church.


Albanians Face Personal Odysseys in Greece's Economy
The Odyssey, an ancient Greek epic poem, is the tale of one man's frustrated attempt to return home. Today in Greece, many Albanians endure their own personal odysseys.


How a Baptist Associational Meeting Made My Day
What's more exciting than a Baptist associational meeting? Some might say just about anything. But here's why one Baptist pastor was moved to tears at her local meeting.



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International Humanitarian Law and Syria
With International Humanitarian Law not followed in Syria, should Christians advocate for the law's respect? Does supporting the law lead us to compromise our faith?


As Dow Rises, Don't Forget Those Left Behind
The Dow breaks 15,000, and everyone starts cheering. Or are they? We must not forget the homeless, poor, elderly and children who suffer because of sequestration.


Five U.S. Presidents, Five Great Americans
The photo of President Obama and the four former U.S. presidents is a reminder that, with all of their faults and virtues, these men represent what unites us as a people.



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Church and Theology
Church and Theology

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Domestic Violence Thrives Behind Closed Doors
Following a day of showing appreciation to local school teachers, a pastor gets a wake-up call to the epidemic of domestic violence that's unfolding in his community.


Jesus Truth Minus Jesus Way Won't Equal Jesus Life
A myopic focus on the Jesus truth reduces the gospel to a proposition to be believed. We need to expend just as much energy considering what exactly the Jesus way is.


Loving Others Requires Sustained, Patient Practice
If you're going to be good at something – whether it's golf or math or art – it will require years of patient practice. Why should we expect love to be any different?



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Movie Reviews
"The Gatekeepers"
"The Gatekeepers," a documentary featuring interviews with former heads of Israel's security agency, leaves viewers with a surprising message – peace through friendship. (Photo: Sony Pictures Classics)


"42"
"42," the story of baseball's Jackie Robinson, may not win the best picture, but it will touch something deep within you. And that makes this picture a home run. (Photo: Warner Bros.)


"Oz the Great and Powerful"
Sure, it has its shortcomings, but "Oz the Great and Powerful" tells the origin of The Wizard, a conman transported to a magical land where he soon becomes a messiah. (Photo: Disney)


"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)



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