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The most insightful critics of Marxism said that socialism’s greatest failure comes not from economics but anthropology and theology. Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., put that reality on display on Easter Sunday, when he tweeted that collective social action “is more transcendent than the resurrection of Jesus Christ.” On the holiest holiday on the liturgical calendar, Warnock wrote: The meaning of Easter is more transcendent than the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Whether you are Christian or not, through a commitment to helping others we are able to save ourselves.Warnock had previously asserted from the pulpit that “the early church was a...

One of the signs of the end times is a proliferation of deception and false teaching. That time may be here, as the deceivers have infiltrated formerly solid evangelical churches. In addition to John's broad update on the state of the world, be prepared to be shocked with what you see and hear as John exposes the heresy and false teachings that are infiltrating congregations and universities worldwide. From Liberty University's hosting of Brian Houston, to Passion Church's Halloween intro in Minneapolis, MN, leaders are straying from strong Biblical messages to entertainment venues where style outweighs substance. John also addresses:...

His Grace Is Sufficient     By Kimberlee B. GarrettKimberlee B. Garrett, "His Grace Is Sufficient", Ensign, Feb. 2011, 13   Like many people, I have struggled for much of my life to recognize my self-worth. I have fought weight problems for many years, which have contributed to my negative feelings. Even though I have lost weight and lead a healthy lifestyle now, occasionally I still find myself fighting off those negative thoughts and feelings.One morning I felt particularly low and was wondering how to make the situation better. I began to pray and ask for Heavenly Father’s help to overcome these feelings of...

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. - In defiance of Lutheran doctrine, active homosexuals have been appointed pastors at three congregations, including one in Minneapolis. The Rev. Jennifer Mason, 41, will be installed Sunday at Central City Lutheran Mission in San Bernardino, followed on May 2 with Hollywood Lutheran Church's installation of the Rev. Daniel M. Hooper, 56, and ceremonies July 25 for the Rev. Jay Wiesner, 30, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. The move defies the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America's rule against active homosexuals in ordained ministry. As the nation's fifth-largest Protestant denomination, with 10,700 churches and five million members,...

Mary Magdalene and power of misinformation Ancient pope's slander shows how hard it is to fix damaged reputation ED WILLIAMS A good reputation is hard to build and easy to tear down. I've been thinking of this since hearing a friend's remark when Mary Magdalene was mentioned in a conversation at our church. "Mary Magdalene," he said. "We know about her." There was an implicit leer in his voice -- Mary, the prostitute who turned to Jesus. That's the story many of us learned growing up. It isn't true. The biblical Mary from Magdala, a city in Galilee, first appears...