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God's Politics

Another Reason for Being a Red Letter Christian

by Tony Campolo 12-18-2008
With the resignation of Richard Cizik as vice president for government affairs of the National Association of Evangelicals, we have one more reason why many of us are calling ourselves Red Letter C
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Border Walls Keep Out Mary and Baby

by Maryada Vallet 12-18-2008
She walks the trails until her ankles swell and her back pulsates with pain.
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International Migrants Day

by Jennifer Svetlik 12-18-2008
Eight years ago, the United Nations proclaimed Dec. 18 as International Migrants Day.
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Numbers That Mark the Beast

by Don Golden 12-17-2008
I wrote a book recently with a friend of mine that stirred some conversation. In it we try to retell the story of the Bible in the context of the American empire.
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Mary's Song: A Poem

by Lisa Sharon Harper 12-17-2008
Dark times Regime change. "How are we gonna make it?" "How are we gonna live?" Tomorrow? Fear for breakfast Trembling for brunch Despair for dinner.
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My Advent Calendar: December 17

by Diana Butler Bass 12-17-2008
A set of double doors marked "17" on my Advent calendar opened to a charming image of a minister surrounded by children. My first thought was of one of the most famous passages in the New Testament:
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An Evangelical Heritage of Gender Equality

by Mimi Haddad 12-17-2008
How many times have you heard the oft-repeated claim that Christians who advance the shared authority and leadership of men and women in the church and home ignore the authority of scripture?
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Israeli Intelligence Official's Daughter Jailed for Refusing Military Service

by Omer Goldman 12-16-2008
My name is Omer Goldman. I am 19 years old. I am one of the Shministim. I need your help.
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Shoe-Throwing and President Bush's Legacy

by Eugene Cho 12-16-2008
George Bush and his legacy as president of the United States -- what do you think? Is it too early to tell since the war on terror will mark the legacy of his presidency?
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