By Lisa Cannon Green NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Protestant pastors are increasingly polarized about Islam, with a growing share labeling the Muslim faith violent while a sharply rising minority calls it spiritually good. Although a majority considers Islam dangerous, a small but increasing segment believes Islam is similar to Christianity, according to a new survey by … [Read more...]
Lifeway apologizes for 10 year old offense to Asian Americans
By Bob Smietana LONG BEACH, Calif. - Ten years ago Lifeway Christian Resources published a Vacation Bible School curriculum they believed would introduce kids to Jesus using an Asian culture theme. But "Far Out Rickshaw Rally - Racing Towards the Son" became a lesson in cross-cultural miscommunication. Critics of the material said it promoted racial stereotypes. Wednesday … [Read more...]
Half of evangelicals believe prayer can heal mental illness
By Bob Smietana NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A third of Americans – and nearly half of evangelical, fundamentalist, or born-again Christians – believe prayer and Bible study alone can overcome serious mental illness, according to a recent survey by Nashville-based Lifeway Research. The survey also found most Americans (68 percent) would feel welcome in church if they were mentally … [Read more...]
