Tyler O'Neil

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  Mar 1, 2014

  First Names and Character: How Godly Is Your Name?

  A political strategy firm has developed a tool that can approximate how many people with a certain name are Republican or Democrat, and how many attend religious services weekly. Former pastor and "Duck Dynasty" star Alan Robertson and Jim Bob Duggar, the patriarch of the Duggar family on "19 Kids and Counting" agree that Christian parents should carefully consider what to name their children.

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  Mar 1, 2014

  Studio Disclaimer: 'Noah' Blockbuster 'Takes Liberties' but Remains Faithful to Bible Themes

  In response to the controversy about the forthcoming blockbuster "Noah," Paramount Pictures has released a disclaimer that the film, while it accurately presents the biblical themes, has taken some license in storytelling.

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  Feb 28, 2014

  Ariz. Business Owner, Children Receive Vile Death Threats Over SB 1062 Support

  A local business owner in Gilbert, Ariz., has received numerous hate emails for her support of S.B. 1062, a religious freedom bill that has been lambasted as "anti-gay" by media outlets.

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  Feb 27, 2014

  Texas Republican Accidentally Endorses Gay Marriage

  Texas State Senator Dan Patrick (R), who is also running for Lieutenant Governor, accidentally endorsed gay marriage on Twitter Wednesday.

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  Feb 27, 2014

  'Noah' Sticks to the Bible, Some Christian Reviewers Counter

  The forthcoming film "Noah" has been criticized by some for altering the biblical story, but other Christians who have seen the film praised it and urged the Christian community to support this Bible story on screen.

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  Feb 26, 2014

  'As I Lay Dying' Lead Singer Pleads Guilty to Plot to Kill Wife; Lost Faith in God?

  Tim Lambesis, lead singer of the Grammy-nominated band "As I Lay Dying," pled guilty to charges that he hired a gunman to kill his wife. He faces up to nine years in jail.

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  Feb 26, 2014

  5 Ways 'The Lego Movie' Hints at a Christian Worldview

  "The Lego Movie" has dominated the box office for three weeks in a row, and captured high praise from reviewers, but the ideas and themes it presents (many of them remarkably consistent with a Christian worldview) may very well rank as its highest accomplishment.

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  Feb 26, 2014

  Gender Roles In Marriage (Part 2): Are Husbands Failing Their Wives?

  A Christian author claims that husbands are "dropping the ball" when it comes to shepherding their families' prayer lives, but not all Christian leaders agree that the man should be the spiritual leader of the home.

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  Feb 25, 2014

  Ten Commandments Deny Religious Freedom, Atheist Says

  An atheist attacked the Ten Commandments as an abrogation of freedom, declaring that America's laws are not based on this Judeo-Christian source. He made these comments denouncing a bill to support public appearances of the Ten Commandments, which passed the Alabama State House last week.

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  Feb 25, 2014

  Is It Better to Be Single?

  An article published earlier this month claims it's scientifically proven that single people live better, healthier lives. Some relationship experts, however, believe that marriage brings greater benefits, but emphasize that contentment in life, regardless of relationship status, is what's most important.