Jeff Schapiro

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  Sep 14, 2011

  Is Christian Music 'Genreless' and 'Unoriginal'?

  While some have sought to make Christian music more relevant by adding an electric guitar or a hip-hop beat to it, others prefer to listen and worship through more traditional forms of music, such as hymns. But should Christian music be limited to a designated genre, or can faith-based themes be effectively portrayed through any number of styles?

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  Sep 13, 2011

  NASA Telescopes Offer Evidence of Bible's Creation Story, Says Author

  Several thousand years ago, long before spaceflight and advanced telescopic technology, a description of how God formed and created the Earth was penned in the Book of Genesis. Today, author Paul Hutchins says that the discoveries of NASA's Hubble and Spitzer telescopes provide convincing scientific evidence that supports that biblical description.

• Sep 12, 2011

  Angel Food Ministries Blames Economy for September Shutdown

  They may be down, but they say they're not out. Angel Food Ministries (AFM) says that dealing with the financial strain of such a poor economy has left the organization unable to distribute food to the host sites that offer discounted food products to hundreds of thousands of people nationwide.

• Sep 10, 2011

  Mars Hill Church Targeted by Gay Groups Before Portland Launch

  Things were expected to get ugly outside Mars Hill Church's new Portland, Ore., location this Saturday, as gay rights groups planned to protest the megachurch's move into the city for their stance against homosexuality. Fortunately for Tim Smith, a Portland native and the pastor of the new branch of the church, he was forced to postpone the first service

• Sep 9, 2011

  Mass. Group Seeks a Ban on Pledge of Allegiance in Schools

  Just days before the 10th anniversary of 9/11, a political action group in one Massachusetts town is calling for schools to stop the practice of reciting the Pledge of Allegiance in the classroom. The group claims that reciting the Pledge has no educational value and that it puts unnecessary pressure on students who don't want to say it.

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  Sep 8, 2011

  Documentary Shows How WTC Cross Brought Hope After 9/11 Tragedy

  The film “The Cross and The Towers” tells the story of the crosses that were found at Ground Zero two days after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, which have inspired hope in both Christians and non-believers alike. Despite an atheist organization's attempts at having one of the crosses banned from the National September 11 Memorial and Museum, the film's executive producer, Scott Perkins, hopes that the lawsuit will open up the door for more people to learn about the cross through his film.

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  Sep 8, 2011

  UFC Star Disappointed He Won't Fight a Fellow Christian

  Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) legend and outspoken believer in Jesus Christ, Matt Hughes (45-8), was looking forward to fighting fellow Christian and mixed martial arts star Diego “The Dream” Sanchez (25-4) at UFC 135. But when Sanchez broke his hand and was forced to drop out of the fight, Hughes opened up about his disappointment.

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  Sep 7, 2011

  Wizard of Oz-Themed Sermon Series to Be Preached at Fla. Megachurch

  Many pastors have used examples from pop culture as sermon illustrations, but Pastor Troy Gramling is taking it to an all-new level with a Wizard of Oz-themed series of sermons, which he will present throughout the month of September at Potential Church in Florida.

• Sep 7, 2011

  Banned Ad Used Jesus' Image to Market Cell Phones Around Easter

  A United Kingdom-based mobile phone retailer has gotten one of its advertisements banned by an advertising watchdog group for using a cartoon image of Jesus to sell its products.

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  Sep 7, 2011

  Controversial Book 'The Way' Imagines Jesus as a Woman

  Jesus Christ is considered the most important and central figure in all of history for many. Yet in her debut novel, Kristen Wolf turns the biblical portrayal of the Messiah on its head by portraying Jesus as a woman.