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The Chinese gene-editing experiment was an outrage. The scientific community shares blame.

The Chinese gene-editing experiment was an outrage. The scientific community shares blame.


Via: cb  •  Religion & Ethics  •  80 Comments  •  6 years ago

We’re overdue for a society-wide conversation about this technology. Chinese scientist He Jiankui is part of a team that claims to have helped make the world's first gene-edited babies....
Religious Freedom Manifesto Calls for Compromise and Civility—What’s So Wrong With That?

Religious Freedom Manifesto Calls for Compromise and Civility—What’s So Wrong With That?


Via: don-overton  •  Religion & Ethics  •  0 Comments  •  6 years ago

A manifesto on religious freedom called The American Charter of Freedom of Religion and Conscience was rolled out at an invitation-only event at the National Archives Museum last week. Original...
In Face of GOP’s Shockingly Anti-Democratic Actions, ‘Love’ Is a Moral Failure

In Face of GOP’s Shockingly Anti-Democratic Actions, ‘Love’ Is a Moral Failure


Via: don-overton  •  Religion & Ethics  •  4 Comments  •  6 years ago

Republicans in Michigan, North Carolina, and Wisconsin are losing complete control over their respective state governments come January. They are not taking it well . In all three states, the...
STATE'S TREATMENT OF CHRISTIAN BAKER LIKENED TO FASCISM

STATE'S TREATMENT OF CHRISTIAN BAKER LIKENED TO FASCISM


Via: mbfc-censorship  •  Religion & Ethics  •  63 Comments  •  6 years ago

The U.S. Supreme Court has been asked to reverse a state court ruling affirming Oregon’s $135,000 fine of the owners of Sweetcakes by Melissa for refusing to violate their religious beliefs and...
‘God Is Surely Moving in This Nation’: Christian Musicians Worship Jesus at the White House

‘God Is Surely Moving in This Nation’: Christian Musicians Worship Jesus at the White House


Via: heartland-american  •  Religion & Ethics  •  231 Comments  •  6 years ago

Several worship leaders and Christian artists have posted footage of a spontaneous praise session that took place in the White House yesterday. The “Faith Briefing” meeting was designed to give an...
12 Important Things to Know About Angels

12 Important Things to Know About Angels


Via: mbfc-censorship  •  Religion & Ethics  •  258 Comments  •  6 years ago

I’m starting a message series on Revelation, and there are a few angel references in there. And for many folks, it's easy to pass over the angels. We read like this, "blah blah blah blah angel...
Tony Perkins appointed to US panel on international religious freedom

Tony Perkins appointed to US panel on international religious freedom


Via: mbfc-censorship  •  Religion & Ethics  •  120 Comments  •  6 years ago

Tony Perkins, President of the Family Research Council,  speaks during the final day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio, on July 21, 2016.           J. Scott...
I stomped a bug today, and then I thought about it

I stomped a bug today, and then I thought about it


By: buzz-of-the-orient  •  Religion & Ethics  •  37 Comments  •  6 years ago

I stomped a bug today, and then I thought about it My wife keeps our home immaculately clean.  In fact she scolds me if I drop a crumb on the floor.  Our windows and balcony doors have no...
Christian Love

Christian Love


By: hal-a-lujah  •  Religion & Ethics  •  153 Comments  •  6 years ago

Never bet against God

Never bet against God


Via: heartland-american  •  Religion & Ethics  •  231 Comments  •  6 years ago

A Veterans Day tribute My son's not a six-footer anymore. After too many parachute jumps with the 75th Ranger Regiment, medics told him his skeleton has compressed by a half inch, and that he's...
SCRIPTURAL ORCHARD -- Ways to Interpret Scripture ... ... by Enoch, with comments from Bob Nelson

SCRIPTURAL ORCHARD -- Ways to Interpret Scripture ... ... by Enoch, with comments from Bob Nelson


Via: bob-nelson  •  Religion & Ethics  •  7 Comments  •  6 years ago

  There are some who opine that all Scripture is to be taken literally 100% of the time. The purpose of this article is not to detract from so doing for those who favor it. Neither is it to...
Angels among us: God’s heavenly messengers for the world

Angels among us: God’s heavenly messengers for the world


Via: heartland-american  •  Religion & Ethics  •  15 Comments  •  6 years ago

Archangels Michael and Gabriel are among the best-known in scripture. Photo of 12th century icon at Saint Catherine's Monastery, Mount Sinai (Public domain), via Wikimedia Commons. “Every...
	The Name Game

The Name Game


Via: heartland-american  •  Religion & Ethics  •  17 Comments  •  6 years ago

In this Article Introduction To Split or not to Split Species and Kind How Subspecies are Made Subspecies not Evolution Why the Variation? Variation not Unlimited Surprising...
Conservative Pastor: ‘God Is Burning Down California’ Because The Gays

Conservative Pastor: ‘God Is Burning Down California’ Because The Gays


Via: sandy-2021492  •  Religion & Ethics  •  22 Comments  •  6 years ago

Swanson is a radical anti-LGBTQ radio host and conservative darling beloved by such GOP politicians as Ted Cruz. Commenting on the wildfires raging in California, Swanson, speaking on his...
Christian TV Host: If Democrats Win They Will Slaughter ‘Tens Of Thousands Of Christians’

Christian TV Host: If Democrats Win They Will Slaughter ‘Tens Of Thousands Of Christians’


Via: hal-a-lujah  •  Religion & Ethics  •  50 Comments  •  6 years ago

Ohio Priest Admits He Impregnated Underage Altar Girl

Ohio Priest Admits He Impregnated Underage Altar Girl


Via: hal-a-lujah  •  Religion & Ethics  •  75 Comments  •  6 years ago

Father Henry Christopher Foxhoven ‘s own church in the Diocese of Steubenville told police he admitted to sexual contact with the 17-year-old girl. Foxhoven is 45. He’s been charged with...
SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER’S “HATE GROUP” LABEL IS FALSE PROPAGANDA

SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER’S “HATE GROUP” LABEL IS FALSE PROPAGANDA


Via: xxjefferson51  •  Religion & Ethics  •  101 Comments  •  6 years ago

Speaking to a friendly audience, Senior Fellow of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), Mark Potok, spoke frankly about his group’s real purpose. It’s not what most in the media think....
Australian man jailed for persuading wife to kill herself

Australian man jailed for persuading wife to kill herself


Via: hal-a-lujah  •  Religion & Ethics  •  1 Comments  •  6 years ago

CANBERRA, Australia — A self-styled preacher who wanted to claim his wife's life insurance was sentenced on Friday to 10 years in prison for persuading her to kill herself in what a judge...
God is neither Republican nor Democrat

God is neither Republican nor Democrat


Via: xxjefferson51  •  Religion & Ethics  •  122 Comments  •  6 years ago

The Republicans aren't always right and neither are the Democrats - nor are the Independents and the Libertarians. Only God is always right, and we must align ourselves with Him. There's a...
Why Are Americans Still Uncomfortable with Atheism?

Why Are Americans Still Uncomfortable with Atheism?


Via: sandy-2021492  •  Religion & Ethics  •  368 Comments  •  6 years ago

American antipathy for atheism is as old as America. Although many colonists came to this country seeking to practice their own faith freely, they brought with them a notion of religious liberty...
Mail Bomb Suspect’s Boss: He Told Me “Jesus Made a Mistake” Because I’m Lesbian

Mail Bomb Suspect’s Boss: He Told Me “Jesus Made a Mistake” Because I’m Lesbian


Via: hal-a-lujah  •  Religion & Ethics  •  9 Comments  •  6 years ago

Cesar Sayoc , the suspected “MAGA Bomber” who sent pipe bombs to dozens of Donald Trump ‘s critics, once told his lesbian boss Debra Gureghian that he would “burn her” when white supremacists...
More Christian Love

More Christian Love


Via: hal-a-lujah  •  Religion & Ethics  •  8 Comments  •  6 years ago

A Gay Employee at a Catholic Church Is Resigning After Threats to His Family Aaron Bianco is a married gay man who also happens to be a devout Catholic. I have plenty of questions I’d love to ask...
"tired of Clinging" by Rich bach

"tired of Clinging" by Rich bach


Via: krishna  •  Religion & Ethics  •  2 Comments  •  6 years ago

This is a brief excerpt from a book by Richard Bach who is best known for his book "Johnathan Livingston Seagull". But this is from one of his books which, IMO, is vastly superior to...
Is there Evidence for God’s Existence?

Is there Evidence for God’s Existence?


Via: xxjefferson51  •  Religion & Ethics  •  699 Comments  •  6 years ago

Atheist philosopher Bertrand Russell was once asked what he would say if he found himself standing before God on judgment day and God asked him, “Why didn’t you believe in me?” Russell retorted,...
GOP Rep. Urges Christians to Vote in Midterms to “Block Any of Satan’s Work”

GOP Rep. Urges Christians to Vote in Midterms to “Block Any of Satan’s Work”


Via: hal-a-lujah  •  Religion & Ethics  •  6 Comments  •  6 years ago

One of the most vulnerable Republicans in the House right now is Rep. Mike Boat from Illinois’ 12th district. And one of the reasons Democrats should have an edge in this race is because Bost...
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