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Global Christianity - A Report on the Size and Distribution of the World' s Christian Population - Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life

2012 would an excellent time for Americans to inform themselves of the shift in global Christianity from the west to the south. The shift is already a reality and with it comes a host of predictions of how this will effect Christianity itself in the future.

Rewriting the History of Evangelicalism | Books and Culture

The word evangelical is at the same time one of the most commonly used words in the field of religion here on the Vine while also being the most misunderstood by Christians and non-Christians alike.I personally have just about given up using the word as having any recognizab …

Robert Webber's Ancient-Future Legacy | Christian History

The day after Easter is a good time to review what has been callled the "Ancient-Future" nature of the Christian Faith.

Shared Interest Honors Leading U.S. Financial Institutions

Calvert Foundation receives award for Shared Interest Loans.

Do you BELIEVE the resurrection of Jesus actually happened? (poll)

It's almost Easter and we know what it means for the Christian faith. But without being offensive, let's dare to go there.

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Unthinkable foursome heading to Houston

All the top seeds have gone home, all the "smart money" is down the tubes and millions of brackets are in the trash.

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Kentucky edges Ohio State 62-60 on Knight's jumper

Ohio State roared through the regular season, the Big Ten tournament and two rounds in the NCAA tournament as a swashbuckling juggernaut riding the talents of freshman star Jared Sullinger and torrid outside shooting to romp after romp.

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Column: Requiem for a team

Now this is College sports at its best. A wonderful essay from the point of view one of the losing teams of this year's NCAA Basketball Tournament. As a Kentucky fan, I find myself and others in total agreement with both the spirit and the analysis of this essay.

That Other Race Track-Keeneland-gearing-up-for-75th-anniversary

Horse racing in Kentucky has been a major economic and political element in our culture. Besides the well known Kentucky Derby, the Keenland Race Track near Lexington has had quite a run for the dollars.

Three Amish Siblings, Cousin Drowned After Buggy Overturned in Rushing Creek

"Searchers have recovered the bodies of four Amish children who were swept away after the buggy they and five other relatives were riding in was overturned by the rushing waters of a flooded creek."

Afghans see warlord footprints in new police force

The village-level fighting forces the U.S. is fostering in hopes of countering the Taliban insurgency — the concept that turned the tide of the Iraq war — are having a rocky start, with complaints that recruits are not consistently vetted for ties to criminals and warlords.

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Intel: Suspected US missiles kill 4 in Pakistan

A suspected U.S. missile strike killed four alleged militants in a Pakistani tribal region along the Afghan border early Monday, Pakistani intelligence officials said.

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gay rights, keep fighting or adapt? is the battle really over?

A thought provoking article on a significant factor of the American culture. Merits a careful & thoughtful reading by peacemakers and others who seriously wrestle w/ morality, justice, and religion.

No. 22 Kentucky runs by Mississippi State 85-79

John Calipari had seen enough. The Kentucky coach watched the Wildcats jog through 25 mostly uninspired minutes against Mississippi State on Tuesday night when he ordered his team to go to a fullcourt press.

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God, science not wholly exclusive, astronomer says

A Christian astronomer who sued the University of Kentucky for religious discrimination says the perceived divide between faith and science is an "illusion."

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A farewell, to beat and blog - Articles of Faith - Boston.com

Michael Paulson has been an outstanding Religion editor for 10 years at the Globe. He has been promoted and now has the opportunity to make even a greater contribution to professional journalism in America. May God grant you the desires of your heart, Michael.

Diplomacy: The WikiLeaks torrent

Could the recent Wiki-leaks actually promote better understanding among the nations in the mid--east? What if- it moves everyone closer to "putting all the cards on the table", so to speak.

Lausanne Conference Proves Life-Changing for Global Partners Director | Wesleyan Life Online

Delegates from 190 nations heard this message: The needs of our world are too great for a divided church. One notable nation not represented at Capetown 2010 was the great nation of China.

With All Disrespect, Mr. President - NYTimes.com

There was supposed to be a bipartisan summit at the White House on Thursday, but only the Democrats showed up. The Republican leadership of the House and Senate somehow couldn't find any time in their schedules to meet with the president of the United States.

Strong Second Half Lifts Cats over Vanderbilt

Why can't Kentucky football play two halfs with the same spirit? Why does it require significant 'reboot' in the locker room by the players themselves? This is one fan that is hoping for at least one complete game this season against the Orange!

Rio seeks to boost favela tourism

Plans are under way to increase the tourism potential of Rio de Janeiro's favelas as the city gears up for major sporting events in 2014 and 2016.

Why I'm Not Tired of Reading About the Tea Party

Tea Party and Conservative Christian voters: what's the difference? A very good post about some clear distinctions including motivations.

A Message to My Fellow Kentuckians

Do y'all remember the Kentucky history we learned in school? How Daniel Boone, Jim Harrod, and Simon Kenton came to Kentucky as frontiersmen? Neither one of them had much formal schooling, ("D Boone Kilt the Bar"), but they had a whole lot of common sense, and an ability to get  …

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Hispanics split on illegal immigration

Hispanics are growing more divided about how they view illegal immigration, and native-born Hispanics aren't as convinced of the contributions of illegal immigrants as they used to be, according to a study released Thursday. --By Alan Gomez

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John is trained in the field of Missiology (The science of missions) and has served in Brazil for 12 years.

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