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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (BP)--The debate over open theism has intensified in recent months, and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary professor Bruce Ware has emerged as one of its more vocal opponents. Ware and his position on open theism are the subject of much discussion in the latest journal published by the conservative Evangelical Theological Society, a group of theologians who affirm biblical inerrancy. The journal is basically a spillover from debate at last November's ETS meeting, when Ware presented a paper with spirited arguments against open theism -- the belief that the future is "open" in that God does not and cannot...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Mohler: Christians should support Israel, yet hold it accountable Mohler: Christians should support Israel, yet hold it accountable By Michael Foust LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Christians have a responsibility to support the Jewish people and the state of Israel while also holding its government accountable, R. Albert Mohler Jr. said on PBS' "The Newshour with Jim Lehrer" April 23. Mohler, president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, spoke about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as well as Israel's role in biblical prophecy. Christians, Mohler said, must recognize Israel as a crucial element in God's sovereign plan -- even though they may...