Nicola Menzie

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  Apr 4, 2014

  Author Talks 'Unheralded Heroines' of US Christianity, 'Conservative Pushback' Against Women in Leadership

  Building the Old Time Religion: Women Evangelists in the Progressive Era takes an in-depth look at the lasting impact that the ministry and achievements of 24 women have made on U.S. Christianity. These women founded educational institutions, organizations and denominations during the Progressive Era and many of their contributions remain pivotal to American society today.

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  Apr 3, 2014

  Federal Appeals Court Upholds NYC's Ban on Worship Services at Public Schools

  An appeals court in New York City on Thursday ruled that the Board of Education was abiding by the law in prohibiting the Bronx Household of Faith from using public school facilities for worship services during off-hours.

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  Apr 2, 2014

  'Left Behind' Teaser Trailer Reveals Oct. 3 Release; Nicolas Cage Hopes Rapture Remake Will Inspire Discussions, Closeness

  "Left Behind," the new rapture-inspired disaster movie starring Nicolas Cage, will be released in theaters Oct. 3 for U.S. audiences, according to a new teaser trailer from the filmmakers.

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  Apr 2, 2014

  'Building the Old Time Religion' Explores Women Evangelists' Monumental Impact on US Christianity

  These women were Methodist, Roman Catholic, Presbyterian, Pentecostal, and some of them founded their own denominations. They also gave America some of her oldest and most influential ministries, organizations and educational institutions. Yet, their names and contributions to U.S. Christianity are overshadowed by the names and legacies of their male counterparts.

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  Mar 28, 2014

  American Bible Society Could Fetch $300 Million in Sale of NYC Headquarters

  The American Bible Society has put its 12-story NYC headquarters up for sale to "unlock the value of the site" to further the nonprofit's mission, according to its board chairman. The value of the property, located near other prime real estate, was estimated to be at least $300 million.

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  Mar 28, 2014

  Hillsong NYC Pastor Carl Lentz on Justin Bieber: I Love Him, He's a Good Kid and It's Not My Job to Police Him

  Carl Lentz, pastor of Hillsong Church in NYC, recently expressed strong support for pop star Justin Bieber, who has attended the Pentecostal megachurch and reportedly sought to get baptized through the ministry.

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  Mar 28, 2014

  Hillsong Church Pastor Brian Houston Denies Promoting 'Chrislam;' Says Sermon Taken Out of Context

  Brian C. Houston, leader of one of the world's largest Christian churches, is denying allegations that he promotes "Chrislam," a theological blend of Christianity and Islam, after stating in a December 2013 sermon, "Do you know – take it all the way back into the Old Testament and the Muslim and you, we actually serve the same God. Allah to a Muslim, to us Abba Father God."

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  Mar 27, 2014

  When to Stop JUST Praying and Seek Professional Help; Christian Psychologist Offers Guidance

  Nearly 50 percent of Christians believe that prayer alone is powerful enough to treat mental illness, according to a recent study. But while psychologists of faith might agree that prayer certainly helps, one expert insists that spiritual disciplines are only one part of a holistic approach to treating mental illness.

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  Mar 27, 2014

  Rob Bell to Join Oprah Winfrey, Other Handpicked Thought Leaders for 'Life You Want' Tour

  Oprah Winfrey will be touring the U.S. this fall to help "lead people to an empathy space... a gratitude space" in an effort to find their calling and fulfill their greatest potential. Helping Winfrey in the tour hitting cities on both coasts will be influential and controversial Christian author Rob Bell, and other "handpicked thought leaders and pop culture icons."

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  Mar 27, 2014

  Mental Health Expert: Christians Should Not Be Surprised That There's Something Wrong With All of Us

  Central to a Christian worldview is the belief that humanity exists in a fallen world and that, as a result, everyone is born in sin and susceptible to conditions that affect them physically, mentally, emotionally and in other ways. Yet, Christians are at odds when it comes to mental illness, with some suggesting that such maladies are simply the result of personal sin, lack of faith or spiritual attacks.