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Of Ponchos and Popes

After watching hours of coverage about Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation, I think I’ve discovered what Baptist, Pentecostal and other Protestant leaders are lacking. A cape. The Pope’s flashy red satin cape– technically called a ferraiolo and worn for formal liturgical … Continue reading

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It was a weird, apocalyptic news day

I sensed we were all in trouble this morning when I passed a Dallas city bus that indicated it’s destination was LR Hubbard Transit Station. “Wait, there’s a transit station in Dallas named for L. Ron Hubbard, the notorious founder … Continue reading

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Is SBC conference center buyer the ‘second coming of Christ?’

When the Southern Baptist Convention’s LifeWay Resources finally got a buyer for Glorieta Conference Center in New Mexico, they were ecstatic. Glorieta is one of the largest and best-known Christian conference facilities in the country, with a 2,100-acre campus near … Continue reading

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Evangelical endorsements from the grave

Tim Lahaye, prolific evangelical author of the Left Behind book series, has endorsed Newt Gingrich, and insists that the late Jerry Falwell said before he died that “Speaker Newt Gingrich is the most qualified man in America to run as … Continue reading

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Tim Tebow choice of evangelical cabal to derail Romney

Evangelical conservative elites gathering in Brenham, Texas, this weekend to find an alternative to Mormon candidate Mitt Romney finally agreed on their choice two minutes after the conclusion of the Denver Broncos’ overtime win against the Pittsburgh Steelers. “It’s Tim … Continue reading

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