Michael Brown

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  Aug 7, 2015

  Hillsong Homosexuality, Internet Rumors, and Spiritual Clarity

  There's a lot we can learn from last week's viral internet accusation that Carl Lentz, pastor of Hillsong NYC, allowed an openly homosexual couple to participate in and help lead a chuch choir.

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  Aug 5, 2015

  Christians Have Been Hypocrites; So Now What?

  Without a doubt, we have hurt our witness to the world with our hypocrisy, thereby undercutting our moral and spiritual authority. Why should people listen to us if we preach one thing and do another? How can we expose sin in the society when we're practicing sin in the church? On what basis can we speak out against gay "marriage" when we've allowed our own marriages to go to pot?

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  Jul 31, 2015

  A Sincere Question for Those Who Identify as 'Transgender'

  If you identify as transgender and have read my previous articles or book chapters dealing with transgender issues, you almost certainly count me as an enemy, not a friend, a transphobic bigot lacking empathy – or even worse.

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  Jul 29, 2015

  Midwest Seminary Descends Into Sexual Anarchy

  In 2004, in commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Chicago Theological Seminary, an openly homosexual faculty member brought a special address titled, "'Do Not Be Conformed to This World': Queer Reading and the Task of the Preacher."

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  Jul 29, 2015

  The Failure of Status Quo Christianity

  There is a reason the church in America has lost ground in recent years.

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  Jul 27, 2015

  Ronald Sider's Excellent Statement on Homosexuality and the Question of 'Gay Christian' Identity

  Professor Ronald Sider, the well-known author, theologian, and activist, has now weighed in on the "gay Christian" controversy with a very important statement posted on the Red Letter Christians website.

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  Jul 23, 2015

  Black Lives Matter: From the Womb Until Death

  "Black lives matter!" That chant needs to be amplified and expanded: "Black lives matter, beginning in the womb!"

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  Jul 21, 2015

  Fighting the 'Myth' That Christian Leaders Engage in the Culture War Only to Get Rich

  I'm sure there are pastors, evangelists, and Christian leaders who have gotten rich off the gospel, but they are few and far between, and the idea that many of us are in the ministry for the sake of money is simply a myth.

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  Jul 20, 2015

  Revelation: Males Are Not Females and Never Can Be

  I was filling out a form at the doctor's office the other day when I was reminded of a stark truth: Biological, genetic males will never be females, no matter how much surgery they have and no matter how many hormones they take.

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  Jul 17, 2015

  It's Time for 'Revolution,' Not 'Rebelution'

  If we are really going to see a gospel-based moral and cultural revolution, then we must be a spiritual army, and if we are really going to be a spiritual army, then we must be a people who are submitted to authority.