Nicola Menzie

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  May 18, 2012

  Should Tithing Count as 'Charitable Giving?'

  GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney was recently criticized for counting money given to his Mormon church and affiliated charities as charitable giving. The issue has sparked the question is it "charitable giving" when the faithful donate or tithe to their churches if it is not directly aiding the poor or doing similar work?

• May 9, 2012

  Obama's Affirmation of Same-Sex Marriage Dominates Twitter (VIDEO)

  President Barack Obama, despite being a professed Christian, made history Wednesday by becoming the first sitting U.S. president to openly express support for same-sex marriage in an ABC interview. As the announcement was made, the public turned to Twitter to offer their reactions to the news.

• May 8, 2012

  Christian Painter Thomas Kinkade Died From Valium, Alcohol Overdose

  Christian artist Thomas Kinkade, who died in his California home on April 6, had suffered an overdose from accidentally consuming an excessive amount of Valium and alcohol, according to a coroner's report made public Monday.

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  May 4, 2012

  Lecrae's 'Church Clothes' Video Exposes Christian Hypocrisy?

  Lecrae Moore, among a long list of artists popular for preaching the Gospel in rap, has released a video for his upcoming mixtape "Church Clothes." The video has apparently won approval from fans pleased to see the hypocrisy present in some churches, and its affect on unbelievers, brought center stage.

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  Apr 27, 2012

  Gospel Artist Ami Rushes Testifies of God's Goodness Through Lowest Point of Her Life

  Gospel recording artist Ami Rushes, currently on a "Testify" tour, recently spoke with The Christian Post about her latest project, her personal battles and shared a message of encouragement for those struggling to see the light at the end of the tunnel.

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  Apr 26, 2012

  Oprah Winfrey Confesses Christ During NYC 'Lifeclass' Tour?

  Oprah Winfrey recently professed to being a Christian during one of her widely broadcast programs, which has been taken as evidence by some of her faith in Christ. Others, however, remain skeptical.

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  Apr 25, 2012

  Voice of the Martyrs President Comments on Tom White's Apparent Suicide

  The Voice of the Martyrs' president released a statement Wednesday acknowledging the apparent suicide of the nonprofit's late executive director, Walter Thomas "Tom" White, amid allegations that he had molested a young girl. Authorities have also shared with The Christian Post details in the case against White, who left behind a wife and two children.

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  Apr 24, 2012

  Twitter Trend 'At a Black Church' Highlights Traditions, or Attracts Stereotypes?

  The hastag "#AtABlackChurch" was trending much of Tuesday morning on Twitter, with users giving their take on traditions and quirks they believe are exclusive, or most dominant, in churches frequented by African-Americans – but are some of the suggestions simply highlighting traditions, or perpetrating stereotypes?

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  Apr 24, 2012

  Tom White, Voice of the Martyrs Head, Reportedly Killed Self Amid Molestation Probe

  After it was revealed last Wednesday that The Voice of the Martyrs' Walter Thomas "Tom" White had been found dead at the Christian ministry's Oklahoma headquarters, it was reported days later that the executive director had possibly committed suicide amid an investigation into allegations that he had molested a young girl.

• Apr 23, 2012

  Gay Anti-Bully Activist Calls Students 'Pansies' for Walking Out After Anti-Bible Remarks

  A group of high school students attending a recent national journalism conference in Seattle had to walk out on sex-advice columnist, author and gay anti-bully activist Dan Savage, after he allegedly made offensive remarks about the Bible. Contradictory his anti-bullying efforts Savage also reportedly called the Christian teens "pansies" for leaving during his speech.