Halloween has arrived, bringing with it the ‘innocent’ trends that entrap Christians spiritually.
As New Age ideas permeate mainstream culture more than ever, many Christians struggle to distinguish harmless trends from those that could be spiritually harmful. On a recent episode of “Live Free with Josh Howerton,” Pastor Carlos Erazo, along with Pastor Jonathan Pokluda, discussed eight ways that Christians might unknowingly invite demonic influences into their lives. […]
Halloween does not invite demons. Christians should stop acting as if it does.
Halloween and Misguided Beliefs It’s that time of year again when some well-intentioned Christians, albeit somewhat misinformed, start questioning the faith of others and suggesting that those who celebrate Halloween are inviting evil into their lives. A particular individual I spoke with mentioned feeling “called” to alert others about what she perceives as the dangers […]
Christians are overlooking the chance nearby
Christians shouldn’t feel they have to wait for the immigration debate in Washington to unfold before they start sharing the gospel with those who are already here. No matter what policies come next — whether they are stricter or akin to the open-door approach that some Democrats had previously — communities of Hindus and Muslims […]
Hidden-camera video shows Talarico’s pastor calling evangelical Christians ‘not smart’ and likening Trump to Hitler.
Texas state Representative James Talarico (D) has openly acknowledged the significant influence that Jim Rigby, the pastor of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Austin, Texas, has had on his perspective. Talarico, who is currently in a race against state Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) for a U.S. Senate seat, mentioned in a conversation with the […]
A Christian’s guide to harmless trolling
Understanding Political Trolling in Modern Discourse While Donald Trump didn’t create political trolling, he certainly excels at it in today’s landscape. Many of his rivals seem perplexed by this tactic, which allows him to maneuver politically with ease. To grasp the nature of trolling, we must consider the broader ideological battles that define our era. […]
El-Sayed opposed ‘former terrorists’ who became Christians while in college
In Michigan, the Democratic Senate candidate, Abdul El-Sayed, finds himself in the spotlight due to his past involvement with an organization allegedly linked to terrorism. During a 2007 protest, he notably objected to a speaking event featuring three individuals who described themselves as former terrorists and who shared their stories of conversion to Christianity. This […]
Video: Socialists and Antifa activists clash with Christians outside GOP convention — police respond
On Thursday, Dallas riot police were called to the American Airlines Center where socialist protesters were reportedly blocking traffic in opposition to the Republican Midterm Convention. President Donald Trump is set to address the gathering, which aims to energize Republican supporters as the midterm elections approach—just 53 days away—and may influence control of Congress. ‘These […]
Looking to sell your book? Disparage the Christians who brought you up.
A Memoir Event in Portland Last year in Portland, I attended an author event at a local bookstore featuring a memoir titled “Burning for God: Fear, Shame, Poverty, and the Establishment of the Christian Right.” The author, Josiah Hesse, shared his story of a challenging upbringing within a small, rural evangelical community in Iowa. The […]
The protracted struggle: Lessons for American Christians from William Wilberforce
Wilberforce’s Long Fight Against Slavery We often believe that, with enough courage, we could die for a cause. Yet, the more challenging question is whether we’d stick around, year after year, facing defeat. Over 200 years ago, a young British politician named William Wilberforce confronted precisely this dilemma. His choice, in many ways, reshaped the […]
U.S. government criticizes Iran’s treatment of Christians
State Department Condemns Iran’s Crackdown on Christians The State Department has expressed disapproval over Iran’s escalating oppression of Christians, including reports of a hunger strike led by a Catholic woman in one of the nation’s harshest prisons. This statement from the Trump administration regarding widespread human rights abuses aligns with a fresh military initiative targeting […]