Religion
The latest Religion coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press.
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BreakPoint: Does Trevor Lawrence have too much character to be the NFL’s No. 1 draft pick?
Most people (at least those paying attention) expected quarterback Trevor Lawrence to be the first player selected in this year's NFL Draft - and they were right.
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Living on Purpose: Christians must stay focused on their mission
For many years, I've had the privilege to visit nursing homes, and I truly enjoy spending time with the elderly.
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BreakPoint: How Christians ended foot binding in China
The practice of foot binding, tightly wrapping the feet of young girls in order to reshape them and prevent them from growing too large, began sometime during the ninth or 10th century in China. Small feet on women were considered attractive in Han Chinese culture, and, over time, the practice grew increasingly extreme. In fact, by the 16th century, the foot-binding process broke the bones in young girls' feet. The goal was to produce "lotus feet," with the ideal feet being no longer than 4 inches. Women with "lotus feet" were able to only manage small steps and would sway as they walked, something considered alluring by Chinese men.
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Pastor Bo: The key to a safe and stable society
When video first emerged of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin kneeling on the back of George Floyd's neck until he died, I said both in print (see my June 7, 2020, column, "The Line Between Riots and Righteousness") and from the pulpit that it was murder, and I stand by that evaluation.
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Pastor Bo: Another episode of ‘Embrace the Differences’
From time to time, a stereotypical rumor will get started concerning some preacher somewhere, namely that he is running around with his secretary or piano player.
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BreakPoint: Failing the command to ‘be fruitful and multiply’
What's behind declining sperm counts and fertility?
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Living on Purpose: Trusting God in times of uncertainty
Like you, I've been afraid a few times in my life. There are different types of fear, and one is being afraid of something we believe is going to harm us. This is a paralyzing and dreadful feeling and one that I would like to stay away from if at all possible. Having a fear of the unknown is common, but this is a great opportunity to believe that God will take care of us.
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Tennessee bills could expand vaccine exemptions despite health expert warnings, limited religious foundation
Tennessee legislators will consider two bills Wednesday that could increase the number of families opting out of vaccinations for their children on religious grounds - a growing trend that a recent state report cited as likely driven by anti-vaccine philosophy, not religion.
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Pastor Bo: Enjoying God’s great outdoors on a trip near Chattanooga
One of the most enjoyable aspects of doing evangelistic meetings and revivals is that one gets to see new places and experience new things. Mind you, some of those "new places and new things" have been roachy motels and meetings that made me ask "what in the world am I even doing here," but most have been utterly amazing.
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Living on Purpose: Why do we want to know God?
The Christian life is difficult to understand.