Bible Reading
Ninety percent of American Protestant churchgoers say they desire to honor Christ with their lives and even profess to think on biblical truths, but few actually engage in personal reading and study of the Scriptures. In this survey by LifeWay Research, 2900 Protestants were asked, “How often do you read the Bible?” 19% Every day26%
Planned Parenthood
With government grants and reimbursements funding nearly half its budget, Planned Parenthood (PP) logged a record number of abortions in 2011. The organization’s latest annual report, released January 4, revealed the unwelcome figures: 333,964 – Abortions PP performed in 201111% – Proportion of clients PP says received abortions that year915 – Abortions per day, or
Christianity and Religion
One in five American adults (20%) say they do not identify with any religion, up from 15 percent five years ago. But of those 45 million people, 68 percent say they believe in God; 37 percent say they are “spiritual” but not “religions”; and 21 percent say they pray every day.The Pew Forum on Religion
Godless Chaplain
According to WORLD Magazine, “Stanford has appointed an atheist “chaplain” to serve its non-believing students. Stanford’s independent Humanist community technically employs John Figdor, but he is an officially recognized chaplain under Stanford’s Office of Religious Life. . . . Figdor originally entered Harvard Divinity School with the aim of becoming a religion journalist, but along
Al-Jazeera in America
“Arab news outlet Al-Jazeera has purchased liberal cable television channel Current TV, giving it access to almost 40 million American households. The New York-based channel, known as Al-Jazeera America, will be staffed by journalists in 10 to 15 bureaus focusing on U. S. news, say its Qatari-based owners. Time Warner Cable Inc., the nation’s second=largest
Backslider’s Calendar
JANUARY: I hereby resolve to start to church this year. But I’ll wait until February. Gotta get over the holidays. They take a lot out of a fellow. FEBRUARY: Weather is terrible. I’ll start when it gets a bit warmer. My blood is too thin this time of year. MARCH: Lots of sickness just now.
Prayer
(from the Journal of Beliefs and Values) 34% Prayers submitted online tot he Church of England that focused on personal needs04% Prayers submitted in churches (as handwritten notes) that focused on personal needs 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage pastors.
Creationism and Evolution
(from the BioLogos Foundation) BREAKDOWN OF BELIEFS BY POLITICAL PARTY: God created humans in present form within last 10,000 years.52% Republican34% Independent34% Democrat Humans evolved. God had no part in the process.08% Republican21% Independent28% Democrat Humans evolved. God guided the process.36% Republican39% Independent48% Democrat BREAKDOWN OF BELIEFS BY CHURCH ATTENDANCE: God created humans in present
Church
“Little doubt exists in my mind but that the American church is a sleeping giant. Stirred into action, ti could produce in our times the most sweeping spiritual, social, economic, and political changes in the history of the world. This world is waiting for such a revolution. Jesus used ordinary men for extraordinary tasks from
Kids in Church
3-year-old Reese :“Our Father, Who does art in heaven,Harold is His name..Amen.” A little boy was overheard praying:“Lord, if you can’t make me a better boy, don’t worry about it. I’m having a real good time like I am.” After the christening of his baby brother in church, Jason sobbed all the way home in
Commuter Marriage
A growing number of married couples in the U.S. are now choosing to live apart. Known as “commuter marriage,” nearly 3.5 million couples are currently living apart for reasons other than legal separation. The number has doubled over the last 20 years, with only 1.7 million couples living apart in 1990. USA Today, 2012 2ProphetU2ProphetU
Movie Theaters
13 Things a Movie Theater Employee Won’t Tell You 1) Why does it smell so good? The popcorn has chemicals in it to make its aroma fill the theater. 2) “Extreme Digital” is actually lower quality than IMAX digital. We use it because it’s easier to maintain. 3) For the first month or two of