| | Study: Interfaith marriages on the rise | | Curated for you byCP Editors | | Good afternoon! It's Friday, February 18, and today's headlines include the latest research on interfaith marriages, a discussion on the negative effects of TikTok, and details on an upcoming docuseries on Australian megachurch Hillsong. | | Interfaith marriages are on the rise as the influence of religion in society continues to fade, according to the latest research from the American Enterprise Institute. The American National Family Life Survey, which polled more than 5,000 adults nationwide, found that only 52% of couples who got married in the last decade reported being in same-faith marriages, down from 81% of those who got married before 1972. Only 46% of Americans who are married today report that they were married by a religious leader in a church or other religious setting. | | P.S. Have a minute? The Christian Post is launching a quarterly print magazine, and we'd love to get your thoughts! Please take the quick survey here. |
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| TikTok is destroying our children | | Breitbart.com's News Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow recently accused social media platform TikTok of "Chinese mind control," saying the app has captivated an “increasingly A.D.D. American mind” with its constant scrolling. In this editorial, Michael Brown calls the claim a stretch but says there's still good reason to be concerned about TikTok's influence on young people. Among the biggest concerns is users' fascination with mental illness, as evidenced by hashtags such as #Dissassociativeidentitydisorder and #Borderlinepersonalitydisorde going viral. Brown also says the sharp increase in younger generations identifying as LGBTQ is no accident, writing that this "is what takes place when a society loses its boundaries, casts off traditional biblical values, and inundates its young people with a constant flood of pro-LGBTQ messages and propaganda." Continue reading. | | Worship: An adoration for something greater | | What is worship? It is "a deep desire to put Jesus above everything else in your life. It’s essentially a prayer in song form," Chloe Viesins writes. Viesins discusses how to establish a lifestyle of worship that isn't just for Sundays, explaining, "We can cultivate an attitude of thankfulness and worship no matter our location." Continue reading. |
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| CAN A CHRISTIAN BE DIVORCED? | | There has been much debate over Christians divorcing in recent years. Many Baptists in particular hold that divorce leads to adultery in most if not all cases of remarriage. But is this matter as clear-cut as many suppose? According to some Bible students, the matter is more involved than simply lifting a proof-text from the Scriptures. Read Now | | | Also of Interest... | | BIBLICAL COUNSELING 2.0 |
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| Pastor, former NFL player Derwin Gray says ‘Work is a gift from God’ | | Pastor and former NFL player Derwin Gray took to the pulpit on Sunday to say that despite the "Great Resignation," Christians should remember that "work is a gift from God." In touching on the recent movement of Americans quitting their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic, Gray spoke of the importance of work, saying, "Young people, hear me. This is so important. The reward of hard work is hard work. You might not accomplish your goal, but the goal of having your character formed will be.” Continue reading. | | Theologian: Americans need to reclaim the 'fear of God' | | In his latest book, theologian and Pastor R.T. Kendall explores fear, dividing emotion into three categories as he urges churches to refocus on the importance of fearing God. During an interview with The Christian Post, Kendall shared what inspired him to write the book and why believes churches need to better prepare for spiritual warfare. Continue reading. |
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| WATCH: Docuseries explores the 'cult and culture' of Hillsong | | Discovery Plus is set to air a three-part docuseries on Australia-based global evangelical church Hillsong. The network claims the series, titled "Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed," will explore how the multisite church has toed a “fine line between cult and culture." Creators also say the series will examine how Hillsong established itself as a global brand and will look at recent scandals faced by church leadership. Watch the trailer here. | | | | | Thank you for spending part of your day with us. We look forward to seeing you again on Monday! -- CP Editors |
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