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US Baptists at war over gay marriage and ordination

A US evangelical church faces being kicked out of its Baptist convention next month if it fails to reverse its decision to admit gays to all aspects of church life including marriage and ordination.
$When God says \'no\' to homosexuality, He clearly means \'no\'âPastor Dean Hackett$
When God says 'no' to homosexuality, He clearly means 'no'âPastor Dean Hackett

Has God ever changed His mind about homosexuality? This was the question raised by Dr. F. Dean Hackett, lead pastor of Living Faith Church in Hermiston, Oregon after several churches are now adapting to the new cultural standards and have exhibited a more open behaviour with regards to homosexuality and same-sex marriage.
$Hillary doesn\'t believe in changing hearts, but that\'s God\'s workâFranklin Graham$
Hillary doesn't believe in changing hearts, but that's God's workâFranklin Graham

Reverend Franklin Graham said that people nowadays might no longer believe in the power of changed hearts, but he has not given up hope on its power since changing hearts is the work of God.
$Baghdad miracle: Pastor who leads Iraq\'s only Christian radio survives bomb attack$
Baghdad miracle: Pastor who leads Iraq's only Christian radio survives bomb attack

A miracle occured when an explosion broke off at Baghdad, since a pastor and a deacon both managed to come out of the incident unharmed.
$Franklin Graham warns: No forgiveness in hell for those guilty of breaking God\'s laws$
Franklin Graham warns: No forgiveness in hell for those guilty of breaking God's laws

Reverend Franklin Graham is using Oscar Pistorius' murder trial as a reminder about the grave consequences of sin, and even though people might get lucky and have second chances in this lifetime, the same cannot be said when people face God in eternity.
Chaplains provide spiritual care online for Christians with serious health problems

Reliable chaplains of diverse affiliations work for websites offering free counseling through Skype or by phone.
Black churches still drawing huge flocks despite decline in US Christian population

Even though America has seen a decline in the number of Christians, the same cannot be said of African-Americans, who have consistently maintained their faith and only seen improvements as far as church attendance is concerned.
Why do some pastors caught cheating kill selves? Tullian Tchividjian says he knows

There are several cases in the past wherein church leaders who were caught committing adultery killed themselves after being busted, and now Billy Graham's own grandson Tullian Tchividjian, who earlier confessed to having an affair while serving the Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church finally understands what drives these pastors to suicide.
$Pastor slams \'liberal\' society that condones gays, same-sex marriage, female preachers$
Pastor slams 'liberal' society that condones gays, same-sex marriage, female preachers

Pastor Ben Bailey of the Central church of Christ in McMinnville, Tennessee offered harsh words against women preachers, homosexuality and same-sex marriage, and even went as far as saying that people belonging to the LGBT community are deserving of punishment and should be stoned.
$Carl Lentz on Hillsong\'s \'gay-welcoming\' stance: Church seeks to \'reach all people\'$
Carl Lentz on Hillsong's 'gay-welcoming' stance: Church seeks to 'reach all people'

Much has been said about Hillsong senior pastor Brian Houston's stance regarding homosexuality and same-sex marriage, after he said that their church is "gay-welcoming" although not necessarily "gay-affirming." Now, Pastor Carl Lentz from Hillsong's New York City church is weighing in on the controversy, saying that it is wrong for the Christian community to judge churches that employ a different approach as them in bringing people to God.
Lying acceptable? Some politicians seem to think so, but not to GodâFranklin Graham

People might think that lying is not a great sin, and sometimes people even convince that lying is okay just as long as no one gets hurt because of it. However, Reverend Franklin Graham is warning people to lying has grave consequences, and even though people manage to get away with their lies in this lifetime, the same cannot be said once they come face to face with God.
$Franklin Graham thanks his parents for exemplifying \'Christ-centred marriage\'$
Franklin Graham thanks his parents for exemplifying 'Christ-centred marriage'

Reverend Franklin Graham has gone on a trip down memory lane as he honoured his parents Billy and Ruth Graham's wedding anniversary, and he thanked them for best exemplifying what it means to have a marriage that is centered on Jesus Christ.
$Video shows Hillsong\'s Brian Houston admitting he knew 2 homosexuals in choir, but later calls gay revelation \'unexpected\'$
Video shows Hillsong's Brian Houston admitting he knew 2 homosexuals in choir, but later calls gay revelation 'unexpected'

A new video has surfaced showing Hillsong senior pastor Brian Houston acknowledging two openly homosexual men serving as their church's choir members at least one year ago, even though he recently claimed to be surprised to find out that two men from their New York campus have gotten engaged.
$\'Riding 2 horses\': T.D. Jakes accused of trying to appease both Christians and gays$
'Riding 2 horses': T.D. Jakes accused of trying to appease both Christians and gays

It is not right that Bishop T.D. Jakes is trying to appease both the Christian and LGBTQ communities, says California Pastor Jesse Lee Peterson, also president of the Brotherhood Organization of a New Destiny (BOND), and he is calling on Jakes to pick just one side and affirm it.
$God\'s Word has been diluted by false teaching, laments Franklin Graham$
God's Word has been diluted by false teaching, laments Franklin Graham

Reverend Franklin Graham is expressing concern for future generations since society is currently weighed down by moral, economic, and political crises, and there are so many "voices" that have unfortunately distorted the teachings of Jesus Christ.