Gabrielle Devenish

Christian Post Reporter

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  • Cults in Culture: Mormonism and Christianity (Part 2)

    With two Mormon contenders for the 2012 GOP presidential nomination and Robert Jeffress’ recent comments about Mormonism being a cult, the Church of Latter-day Saints is again in the spotlight for its theological beliefs. But the answer to whether or not Mormonism should be labeled a cult is not an easy one. It is a question that even leading theologians are wrestling with.

  • Cults in Culture: How is the Term Defined and Applied? (Part 1)

    The word "cult," once simply used by certain groups to denote a system of religious practice, has become a topic of intense national debate. After Dr. Robert Jeffress' explosive comments in October regarding Mitt Romney, Mormonism and cults, defining the term may even be a crucial factor in the 2012 presidential race.

  • Sitting in Office All Day Can Cause Breast, Colon Cancer?

    Too much time on your behind may increase your risk for breast and colon cancer, scientists say. A new study linked inactivity and prolonged periods of sitting to new cases of cancer in the United States. The analysis presented by the American Institute for Cancer Research this week cited about 49,000 new cases of breast cancer and about 43,000 new cases of colon cancer per year.

  • Want to Live Longer? Annihilate the Zombies … Cells, That Is

    Halloween is over, but zombies are still threatening your health, scientists say. “Zombie” cells, that is. However, purging the body of these senescent cells, which no longer function as they should, may stop the progression of aging, scientists at Mayo Clinic report in a new study.

  • Study: Suicide No. 1 Cause of Death Among College Students

    The leading cause of death among college students does not come as a surprise to Juli Slattery, family psychologist with Focus on the Family. More college students die from suicide than from drinking, a new study shows.

  • Parents Should Be More Hands-off, Family Experts Say

    Just let them be kids. That’s what Christian family experts are saying, after a new study released showed that kids whose parents hover on the playground get less physical activity.

  • Billy Graham Archives Available Online

    Billy Graham Archives Available Online

    Now you can hear Billy Graham’s messages with just a few clicks. The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association announced the launch of the Billy Graham Audio Archives Wednesday.

  • Salvation Army, JC Penney Launch Annual Angel Tree Program

    For those wanting to do more than just drop some change into a bucket this Christmas, there is another way to help those in need. J. C. Penney, Inc., and The Salvation Army launched an enhanced Angel Giving Tree online, just in time for Christmas

  • Bieber Ignores Rumors on Fathering Baby

    Bieber Ignores Rumors on Fathering Baby

    The rumor mill is grinding away today after reports that teen idol Justin Bieber has fathered a 3-month-old baby. Bieber tweeted that he's going to ignore the rumors.

  • Left Behind to Return to Theaters

    Filmgoers disenchanted with the glut of horror flicks lately will appreciate the recent announcement that another "Left Behind" movie is in the works.

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