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Clergy Pay Causing Problems for Churches
Low and unequal wages paid to clergy threaten to turn their "calling" into a job -- and to turn away seminary students read more

The issue of "homosexuality and the church" has always been an issue among believers.  As long as I have been a Christian I always heard two voices:  "Homosexuality is a sin and those who practice such behavior end up in damnation",  or: "Homosexuality has always been in existence and there is nothing sinful read Articles and Book Reviews for you to Evaluate

How do pastors feel about themselves?

Pastors have clear-cut feelings about what they are good at doing - and what they're not so good at doing. Our just-completed national survey of Protestant Senior Pastors gives a glimpse into how pastors rate themselves. more
 

Is the Bible the actual Word, the inspired Word of God or a collection of fables?

Which of the following statements comes closest to describing your views about the Bible --?

1.  The Bible is the actual word of God and is to be taken literally, word for word,

2.   the Bible is the inspired word of God but not everything in it should be taken literally,

3.   The Bible is an ancient book of fables, legends, history, and moral precepts recorded by man?  more

By Christopher A. Hall

Without doubt there were many significant women in the life of the early church, some of whom served as models and mentors for key church fathers. We have the example of the Roman widow Marcella, one of the first female ascetics in Rome. . . . Jerome’s closest personal female friend was Paula, whose wealth made possible the construction of a number of monasteries in Bethlehem. Paula died in A.D. 404. . . . In a letter written shortly after Paula’s death, Jerome comments on Paula’s sharp intellect. . . . Melania the Elder was also renowned for her learning and intellect.   

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by Richard C. Meyer

A new Command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men [sic] will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. (John 13:[34]-35, NIV)...more
 

The role of women in worship in the Old Testament. by Dr. Bruce Waltke

The article articulates the role of women from a very conservative point of view.  However, make note of the argumentation... more

The Barna Update:

In the land of tolerance and diversity, it turns out that there is very considerable diversity within the Christian community regarding core
beliefs.  Based on a study of more than 6000 randomly-sampled adults, our latest project shows the differences and similarities across 12 denominational groups.  Some of the findings you’ll read about in the study include:
    - There are more born again Mormons than born again Episcopalians.
     - Although they are often accused of being emotional and theologically lightweight, the most biblically astute people were adherents of Pentecostal and Assembly of God churches.
     -  Among all of the denominational groups tested, the only ones for which a majority firmly believe Satan is real are the Assemblies of God and Mormons presented (www.barna.org).