Jeff Schapiro
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Professor Asks: 'Did Jesus Die for Klingons Too?'
During a recent conference that focused on the possibilities and implications of long-term space flight, a German professor made an attempt at applying Christian theology to extraterrestrial aliens, leading him to ask the question “Did Jesus die for Klingons too?”
'Courageous' Is Number One Among Newest Movies
Early estimates of this past weekend's box office numbers showed the faith-based film “Courageous” finishing second only to “50/50” among new releases, but the official numbers are out and “Courageous” is No. 1 among new films.
Police Ask Christian Bikers to Leave Public Fair
Two members of the Bikers for Christ ministry were told by police to leave a public street fair in Manteca, Calif., for wearing vests that displayed the organization's colors and patches.
Faith-Based Film 'Courageous' Is a Box Office Hit
Of the big titles that hit the big screen for the first time this past weekend, the faith-based film “Courageous” did almost as well as or better than any of them. The film had the highest per-theater average.
Senior Citizens Pose Nude for Calendar to Show Joys of Aging
A group of senior citizens from a congregation in Massachusetts stripped down to nothing but their birthday suits this summer in order to get their pictures taken for a 2012 calendar that was created to show the beauty of aging.
Peer-Reviewed Study Adds Validity to Claims of Sexual Orientation Change
Many people who work in the field of psychology argue against the idea that a person can change their sexual orientation. But a new study published in the October edition of the Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy reveals that some homosexuals who seek to change their sexual orientation may be able to do so with the help of religious mediation.
Popular Blogger Dies While Pointing Others to God
Not many people would expect much encouragement or joy to come from a woman that is homebound and facing death, but those who knew blogger Sara Frankl know how God can show Himself through a person in their darkest hour. On Saturday, Sept. 24, Frankl died, but it is clear that the impact she made on her readers and friends will continue on as a part of her legacy.
Church Leaders Respond To Alabama Immigration Law Court Decision
On Wednesday, a federal judge upheld the majority of Alabama's controversial immigration law, but temporarily blocked four of its sections. One such section had many pastors and church leaders concerned that they could be criminalized for ministering to illegal immigrants.
Will Apple Discontinue the iPod Shuffle, Classic?
It could be the end of the line for two of Apple's iPod products. A report from a blog that follows Apple news indicates the iPod classic and iPod shuffle lines may soon be discontinued.
Google Accuses Microsoft of Extorting Profit
Shortly after Microsoft announced a new cross-licensing deal with Samsung on Wednesday, which will result in Microsoft receiving royalties for the sale of Samsung mobile phones and tablets that run the Android mobile platform, a spokesperson for Google accused Microsoft of legal extortion.