Jeff Schapiro

Christian Post Reporter

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Nov 1, 2011
House Vote to Reaffirm 'In God We Trust' as National Motto
On Tuesday evening the U.S. House of Representatives will take a vote on a bipartisan resolution that seeks to reaffirm “In God We Trust” as America's national motto and encourage its display in public buildings, including schools and other government institutions.
Oct 31, 2011
Texas Christian Summit Wants More Strong Men Like Chuck Norris
This weekend, Nov. 3-5, hundreds of Christian delegates from around the world will gather in Grand Prairie, Texas, for CMN's Lions Roar 2011, a global men's summit that will focus on the strategy of reaching and disciplining men.
Oct 31, 2011
Halloween: Best Evangelistic Time of the Year?
The Christian community is divided over how to approach Halloween, some saying it is a pagan holiday Christians should avoid while others argue that there is no better time for ministry.
Oct 28, 2011
Christian University in Georgia Requires Staff to Sign No Gay Lifestyle Pledge
A Georgia university is gaining attention for a new document that will rule out homosexuals as possible employees. The school's board of trustees recently adopted a “Personal Lifestyle Statement” document that all faculty and staff must sign. If they don't, their employment with the school will be terminated.
Oct 28, 2011
Tim Tebow Unknowingly Starts 'Tebowing' Trend on Twitter
In the closing moments of the Denver Broncos verses Miami Dolphins game last Sunday, Denver quarterback Tim Tebow was shown bowing, on one knee, praying on the sidelines next to his fellow teammates while they waited for Matt Prater to hit the 52-yard field goal that gave Denver an 18-15 victory in overtime. Little did Tebow know at the time that his sideline prayer would start a new trend, called “Tebowing.”
Oct 27, 2011
Researchers Awarded Grant to Study 'The Bible in American Life'
Researchers from an Indiana university announced on Wednesday that they have been awarded with over $500,000 in grant money, which will be used to study how Americans use the Bible in their everyday lives.
Oct 27, 2011
Detroit Church's 'To Hell and Back' Is a Halloween Weekend Staple
“To Hell and Back,” an illustrated sermon that takes the audience on a journey to hell to meet those who have been condemned, has been a staple event of Greater Grace Temple in Detroit for over a decade. On Friday evening, thousands will watch the scary and insightful message yet again, and just in time for Halloween.
Oct 27, 2011
'Obozo's America' Board Game Pokes Fun at Obama, Welfare System
Robert Johnson, one of the creators of a 1980s board game that mocked the government welfare system, says nearly 150,000 of the games sold before different agencies managed to set up a boycott against it. Now he's re-released the game under a new title, “Obozo's America: Why Bother Working for a Living?”which, in addition to welfare programs, also attacks President Barack Obama.
Oct 26, 2011
Mars Hill Church Donates 11 Tons of Food to Replace Stolen Goods
In order to help The Salvation Army food bank in Port Angeles, Wash., whose food storage facility was ransacked by thieves just over a week ago, congregants from Mars Hill Church in Seattle were challenged by their pastor to help out in a big way, and they did.
Oct 26, 2011
Fla. Atheist Drops Lawsuit Against County Sheriff
EllenBeth Wachs, acting president and legal affairs coordinator for Atheists of Florida, recently dropped a federal lawsuit against Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd after she said he harassed her by arresting her on multiple occasions because of her atheistic beliefs.