Michael Brown

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  Apr 12, 2018

  The Hypocrisy of Those Accusing White Evangelicals of Hypocrisy

  Since President Trump was elected in 2016 with the help of white evangelicals, we have been told that in voting for him, we compromised our ethics and can no longer be taken seriously.

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  Apr 11, 2018

  Hungary, the Huffington Post, Christianity, and Islam

  If the Huffington Post is to be believed, a bigoted Prime Minister in Hungary is leading the nation in a dangerous, ultra-right direction, to the consternation of the populace. If the election results are to be believed, a courageous Hungarian leader is standing against a sea of political correctness, with the support of the populace.

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  Apr 10, 2018

  When a Man Sets the Record for the Fastest Marathon Run by a Woman

  The Boston Marathon (among other marathons) has announced that men who identify as women can compete with the women. I'm not questioning the fact that some men believe they are really women (and vice versa). I'm simply stating the obvious: These men are not biological women, and it is not fair for a biological male to compete against a biological female.

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  Apr 8, 2018

  Should We Name Names When Calling Out Error?

  There are times when it is right to name names when calling out error and there are times when it is not right. How do we make that distinction? When we call out error, our goal is to be redemptive, not to be right.

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  Apr 7, 2018

  Have We Made a Mess of the Greatest Holy Spirit Movement in History?

  The Charismatic-Pentecostal movement finds itself at a critical juncture. On the one hand, our movement is arguably responsible for the greatest ingathering souls in Church history, with well over 500 million new converts in the last 50 years. On the other hand, abuses abound in our midst, from sexual scandals to financial impropriety and from unaccountable prophecies to doctrinal deviances.

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  Apr 6, 2018

  California's Shocking 'You Must Stay Gay' Bill

  In a brazen assault on our most fundamental freedoms, California legislators are considering a bill that would make it illegal for anyone to receive professional help to resolve unwanted same-sex attractions or gender confusion.

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  Apr 2, 2018

  Adultery, Character, and Leadership: A Response to Dennis Prager

  Without a doubt, Dennis Prager is correct in stating that, while adultery is always sinful, we should recognize that: The calling of a president is different than that of a religious leader.

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  Mar 31, 2018

  Confessions of a Former Teen Activist

  As a former teen activist, I'm glad to see young people standing for a cause. I appreciate their conviction and zeal and energy. And I'm thrilled when young people truly believe they can change the world. At the same time, I'm thrilled that I was not given a platform to speak to the nation during my teen activist years. Practical wisdom doesn't come overnight.

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  Mar 30, 2018

  We Have Forgotten How to Blush

  Do you remember when it was considered shameful to be a porn star? When porn and mainstream entertainment didn't mix? There was a time in our culture when we knew how to blush. When we had a sense of propriety. These are the days of middle-schoolers sexting each other. These are the days of wall-to-wall, day-and-night porn. These are the days when releasing a sex-tape is the path to stardom.

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  Mar 30, 2018

  Who Separated Passover From Easter?

  This year, as Christians celebrate Good Friday, Jews will be celebrating Passover. But most years, the two holidays are separated, sometimes by several weeks. How did we end up with two distinct holy seasons when, in the beginning, they were one?