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ISIS savages behead four children: Christian leader

Posted on December 14, 2014 by Mere Christian

ISIS savages behead four children: Christian leader http://cbn.com/tv/3879370412001 Four Christian children were beheaded by ISIS militants in Iraq for refusing to denounce Jesus and convert to Islam, according to the leader of the Anglican church in Baghdad. Canon Andrew White, … Continue reading →

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Did Irenaeus believe in transubstantiation?

Posted on December 13, 2014 by Mere Christian

Did Irenaeus believe in transubstantiation? It looks like Irenaeus (c. AD 202) did not believe in transubstantiation: It was all spiritual for him. He believed like many of his time, in the spiritual participation in Christ. But, in noway he … Continue reading →

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C. S. Lewis on Lending Money with Interest

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Mere Christian

C. S. Lewis on Lending Money with Interest There is one bit of advice given to us by the ancient heathen Greeks, and by the Jews in the Old Testament, and by the great Christian teachers of the Middle Ages, … Continue reading →

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Islam and the Destruction of Eastern and North African Christianity

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Mere Christian

Islam and the Destruction of Eastern and North African Christianity By Rodney Stark (from his book: The Triumph of Christianity, ch 12)  CHRISTIANITY DID NOT START OUT as a European religious movement; in early days far more missionary activity was … Continue reading →

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Jesus Deficit Disorder

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Mere Christian

Jesus Deficit Disorder We feel a massive disconnect in the church today, and we believe that the major disease of today’s church is JDD: Jesus Deficit Disorder. The person of Jesus has become increasingly politically incorrect and is being replaced … Continue reading →

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Persons vs. Objects

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Mere Christian

      Persons vs. Objects Man is the only true sacred creature in the eyes of the Lord We show reverence for “sacred” buildings Or reverence for the “sacred” laws and regulations Or reverence for “sacred” territory or land … Continue reading →

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The War on Christians: The Rising Genocide

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Mere Christian

The War on Christians: The Rising Genocide—Newsweek Powerfully Weighs In The grim news has been unrelenting.  Every week I read stories on the persecuted church around the world. But most of us never hear these stories because they rarely make it … Continue reading →

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Tears of the Elderly

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Mere Christian

Tears of the Elderly In the Name of Jesus, we ask everybody to honor the elderly. Please gave them love, compassion and help. Do not leave them alone.  Visit them in their senior homes.  Also, please do not let your … Continue reading →

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Can these bones live?

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Mere Christian

Can these bones live? 1 The hand of the Lord was on me, and he brought me out by the Spirit of the Lord and set me in the middle of a valley; it was full of bones. 2 He … Continue reading →

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Lion of the tribe of Judah

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Mere Christian

Lion of the tribe of Judah And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals … Continue reading →

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Do not say, ‘I am only a youth

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Mere Christian

Do not say, ‘I am only a youth But the Lord said to me, “Do not say, ‘I am only a youth’; for to all to whom I send you, you shall go, and whatever I command you, you shall … Continue reading →

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The most dangerous change

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Mere Christian

The most dangerous change The most dangerous change that happened to Christianity was the creation of professional clergy. Faith became a job. Love became duty. Hope became future planing. And Jesus became a dictator hiding in the seventh heaven.

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Living Like Children

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Mere Christian

Living Like Children Many religious people think of life with God as a continuous test. As if we are required to pass certain exams to go to Heaven. Not at all. Heaven is for free. Everything God created for us … Continue reading →

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Heretics

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Mere Christian

Heretics There is no doubt these days, in one form or another, that we are all heretics. We all sinners, and in need of the glory of the Lord. “For who has known the mind of the Lord, or who … Continue reading →

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Life of Peter: starring Omar Sharif

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Mere Christian

Life of Peter: starring Omar Sharif Full movie 3 hours 17 minutes

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Egypt’s Endangered Christians: Freedom House Report

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Mere Christian

Egypt’s Endangered Christians This report finds that the religious freedom of Egypt’s 6 to 10 million (in 1999) strong Coptic Christian community, while generally able to practice its religion, is threatened in varying degrees by terrorism from extreme Islamic groups, … Continue reading →

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The Tip of the Iceberg of Christian Persecution

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Mere Christian

The Tip of the Iceberg of Christian Persecution by Raymond Ibrahim Two Christians living in the Islamic world under arrest and awaiting execution—the one charged with apostasy, the other with blasphemy—were just released.

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Structure of church in 1st century AD vs. church in 21st AD

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Mere Christian

Structure of church in 1st century AD vs. church in 21st AD When looking back at the first century church, we get surprised by how much it was different  from the churches of our century, including all denominations. In all … Continue reading →

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Church tradition and scripture: which has the authority?

Posted on September 8, 2012 by Mere Christian

Church tradition and scripture: which has the authority? So many Christians believe in the authority of church traditions handed down through the ages to us. Others believe that it is only scripture that have the ultimate authority (Sola Scriptura). The … Continue reading →

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The history of Islam in Europe: and how it effects us to this day!!

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Mere Christian

The history of Islam in Europe And how it effects us to this day!!

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The Gospels as Eyewitness Accounts

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Mere Christian

The Gospels as Eyewitness Accounts Lecture by Dr. Peter Williams

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In Egypt: Muslims leave Dahshur in ruins beyond repair

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Mere Christian

In Dahshur: Ruin beyond repair by Robier al-Faris The Giza town of Dahshur was designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1979, since it is home to five of the most famous pyramids of ancient Egypt. Today, and … Continue reading →

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Crusade Myths

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Mere Christian

Crusade Myths by Thomas F. Madden* The Crusades are much in the news of late. President Bush made the mistake of referring to the war against terrorism as a “crusade” and was roundly criticized for uttering a word both offensive … Continue reading →

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Islamic Justice: Living the Sharia dream

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Mere Christian

Islamic Justice: Living the Sharia dream In Egypt, any sexual relationship outside marriage is considered a misdemeanor, but the justice works with different standards for different people. In 2010, Girgis Baromie 18 years, a Coptic (Christian), was sentenced for 15 … Continue reading →

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Religious authorities: Kiss our hands and be humble!

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Mere Christian

Religious authorities: Kiss our hands and be humble! All Orthodox and Catholic Churches, including our Coptic Orthodox Church, have this priestly habit.

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