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More on Islamophobia and Islam

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Nick

My post on Islamophobia and the Bridgeport mosque drew a number of comments and I thought I should amplify my remarks.  I find myself in an interesting predicament, since I know my words will be read in a political sense, as … Continue reading →

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Deliver us from Islamophobia

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Nick

Is there anything more tiresome and more likely to induce eye-rolling across America than the word “Islamophobia?” Here is another coined word, cleverly designed to make those who believe in the U.S. Constitution not only keep quiet about the inroads … Continue reading →

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Christian heritage in Connecticut unrecognized

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Nick

You mean those old guys with the funny hats? What were they all about anyway? Christian History at the CT State Capitol from Brian Montanari on Vimeo. Hat tip to commenter William Brown for making us aware of this video. … Continue reading →

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Who goes to megachurches?

Posted on June 17, 2009 by Nick

Not that we have too many of them in New England, but there’s an interesting survey out about the people who attend a megachurch, defined as a church with 2,000 members. From the Christian Post: The report – “Not Who … Continue reading →

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Mainline churches shrink. Will advertisements help?

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Nick

Mainline Protestant denominations continue their free-fall, as highlighted in a US News & World Report piece that explores their adventures in advertising. “The under-35 generation thinks church is a judgmental, hypocritical, insular place,” says Jamie Dunham, chief planning officer for … Continue reading →

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The rush to get “de-baptized”

Posted on June 4, 2009 by Nick

Chuck Colson talks about the latest trend among the apostate, or wanna-be apostates out there: getting a certificate of “de-baptism.” There’s a bizarre trend going on in Great Britain. Former church members are getting “de-baptized.” As Time magazine reports, “More … Continue reading →

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Praying for the Christians of the Middle East

Posted on May 13, 2009 by Nick

Even the New York Times now recognizes that Christians are an endangered species in the Middle East. A century ago there were millions of Christians in what is today Turkey; now there are 150,000. There is a house in Turkey … Continue reading →

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National Day of Prayer coming up on May 7th

Posted on April 30, 2009 by Nick

Mark this date on your calendars and come out to pray on May 7th! Events will be held all over Connecticut – find one near you by searching here. There will be a prayer rally at the State Capitol from … Continue reading →

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Why we have to screen comments

Posted on March 15, 2009 by Nick

On the Internet, people can say anything about anybody.  Sadly, and to our shame, this is often true even in Christian circles. From time to time we receive comments about professing Christians which, were I to publish them, would subject … Continue reading →

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Walt Mueller in Fairfield, March 6

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Nick

Walt Mueller, the President of The Center for Parent/Youth Understanding, will be speaking on “Understanding and Engaging Today’s Youth Culture” at Black Rock Congregational Church in Fairfield on March 6 at 12pm. A free lunch will be provided. RSVP to jtaylor … Continue reading →

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