Even though only one in 13 Australians regularly attend church (and nearly a third don’t identify with any religious or spiritual belief), belief in Jesus remains prominent in the country. According to a new study, 80 percent of those surveyed believe Jesus died on the cross, and more than half believe He also rose from the dead. While 40 percent of the country describe themselves as Christians, researchers found that issues like “church abuse, hypocrisy, judging others and religious wars” were some of the primary "belief blockers" preventing many Australians from engaging in church … Discuss
Chris Stedman shares the story of his relationship with his former pastor and why he believes atheists, Christians and those of other faiths can cooperate in fighting issues that afflict the world. Read More
Chris Stedman shares the story of his relationship with his former pastor and why he believes atheists, Christians and those of other faiths can cooperate in fighting issues that afflict the world. Read More
And why so many Christians mistake believing for following
A few years ago, I was working on a sermon for Easter, but it just wasn’t coming together. Hoping for some inspiration, I went into our sanctuary where thousands of people would soon be gathering. Nothing. I still had no idea what I was going to say. This sermon needs to be good, I told myself. Many people only attend church on Christmas and Easter. I was desperate to make sure they would want to come back. What can I say to get their attention? How can I make my message more appealing? Read More