No Big Secret That The Evangelical Community Essay

The beginning of Revelation chapter 12 states that a great sign or wonder appeared in heaven. This sign was the image of woman clothed with sun, the moon was under her feet and she had twelve stars on her head. Over the many years since the Apostle John described this sign there has been many false teachings about who this woman is. One of the erroneous teachings is that the woman is the Church. Matthew Poole in his commentary on Revelation chapter 12 stated “I find all valuable interpreters agreeing, that this woman represented the church, well enough compared to a woman.” This interpretation neglects that further down in the chapter that the woman is described as pregnant and at the point of giving birth. The church is described in 2 Corinthians chapter 11 verse 2 as the chaste virgin beginning presented to Christ not as one who is giving birth to Christ. Another example of false interpretation is applying it to be symbolic of all goddesses in multiple cultural contexts. Tina Pippin proposes such an interpretation in her work Revelation/Apocalypse of John where she states “She has been interpreted as many things: the image of Israel, of Mary, of Ishtar, of Inanna, of Isis, and more recently of Our Lady of Guadalupe (a merger of Mary with the Aztec goddess Coatlaxopeuh). The diversity of this goddess images fits easily into a variety of culture contexts as a symbol of power” One final example of false interpretation of this passage is that the woman is

In today’s Christian churches there has come about a very controversial subject, one that has been developing for many years, and is now at the fore front of controversial issues dealing with the church. The issue at hand is homosexuality and the Christian church. This controversy has caused there to be a split between the church into two different beliefs, liberal and evangelical, which one is right and which and which one is wrong? Issues such as should homosexuals be aloud in the church? If so how involved should they be? And most importantly what does God have to say about homosexuality? These are tough question brought about by a tough issue and the only way these questions can be

The word “God” or “Christianity” is often thrown around in the political world today. Candidates often can be seen supporting the invasions of other nations, but then claiming a strong devotion to God only a few moments later. The question is, “how has America become such a broken nation with such distorted views of the role of Christianity?” The emergent idea of America as a Christian nation is an important and relevant issue with many possible consequences. In reality, there are many cultural and religious influences in the nation, but many people have internalized the idea that the Christian religion is not solely an influential aspect of our society, but instead helps to construct the society itself. Personally, before reading

This year’s presidential election is facing much controversy. The evangelicals are a vote candidates strive to earn along with many other special interest groups. Donald Trump, the nominee for the Republican party, met with prominent evangelical leaders of America on June 22, 2016 to discuss many of the issues that he will face if elected president. It was a closed conversation that included Jerry Falwell Jr., David Jeremiah, Ben Carson, Franklin Graham, and other evangelical leaders. In the conversation, Donald Trump gains the vote of evangelical leaders and their followers not through his extensive knowledge or political background, but by appealing to their emotions, using precise and compelling language, and convincing the audience that

After research-filled, highly targeted, and negative campaigns, the results of the 2016 Presidential Election stunned the world. But were these results really all that surprising? America was prepared for a change in policy and election projections were incorrect due to the fact that there existed many “under cover Trumpers”, whom voted their conscience but were not willing to openly admit their political beliefs for fear of condemnation. The 2016 Presidential Election results open many areas for research into the legitimacy of the Electoral College, civic engagement, and campaign strategies as well as raises concerns over the fear American people possessed in defending their political values.

The word “Christian” in Colorado Christian University is more than just a belief shared amongst the Faculty and Student Body. It is the foundation on which all aspects of the educational experience are built. Beginning with a strong Statement of Faith, which aligns with core beliefs of the National Association of Evangelicals, the University proclaims its belief “in the Bible as being the only authoritative Word of God, that God exists in the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, as well as belief in the salvation and resurrection that is only found in Christ Jesus” (Statement of Faith at Colorado Christian University, n.d.).

Every election is about policy, money, attacking opponents, as well as ethics and values of the candidates. The ethics and values of a candidate are what draw a voter to vote for that individual. White Evangelicals relate to Trump; they connect with him. Trump is different from other GOP candidates in that he does not talk about religion. He does not use the “religion card.” I could talk about the ethics and values of Trump, but by now we all have an understanding of what he stands for.

“What comes out of the mouth proceeds from the heart, and this is what defiles,” says Jesus (Matt. 5:18). Words matter; words from bigwigs matter big time. His pre-election hate speech, “a mere tool,” has already provoked a string of deplorable incidents that would get white supremacists to give each other a fist bump. While I am aghast, I am not surprised. Knowing who is sitting on the throne, many closet bigots will feel emboldened to intimidate or hurt anyone that might not look, act, or talk like an American. The question I have is this: “Did my fellow Christians see it coming? Do the law-abiding,

Many people fear politics, regardless of this fear christians need to have an active role in politics, and should be influencing the domestic and international community with their roles. With the founding of the country christians adopted basic biblical rules and used them as the foundation for what our country has become. Recently, the Christian community has turned to attacking foreign groups and those who differ in opinion.Jim Wallis, in his article “Iraq: Humility Is the Best Option” does a wonderful job of explaining why the United States should try approaching terrorism with a humble attitude. I admire the attempts of the christian individuals and politicians who are attempting to deliver this message. Unfortunately, I do not think

In our book “American Jesus” by Stephen Prothero, the chairman of the religious department at Boston University, has published an engaging book that explains how the Son of God “Jesus Christ” became the nation’s most known and forming celebrity figure. While the United States of America was founded on religious freedom, Prothero explains to us that America has more active Christians than any other nation in history. And while this nation has been somewhat of a hedonistic society, Americans are more interested in the figure of Jesus than their Puritan forefathers, who were, as Prothero writes, "a God-fearing rather than Jesus-loving people." But that’s no surprise; Prothero warns us that Jesus may rule the country, but the people in the country

Every single presidential election seems to entertain the American population even more than the last. Rather it be from the interesting personalities of the different individuals or the historic statements made from certain characters. When election season rolls around, Americans are glued to their television curious to see what or who makes the next bold move. Iowa native Mark Noll explains to his readers the details of the 1800 election between Thomas Jefferson and John Adams in his book, One Nation Under God. Are there similarities or differences from the election of 1800 and now? Have we learned from past mistakes as Christians and human beings? I believe Evangelical Christians are continuing to commit these errors even as time ticks on.

First, Omaha platform intimates evangelicalism supported by populists. “The conditions which surround us best justify our co-operation; we meet in the midst of a nation brought to the verge of moral, political, and material ruin” (Sheets

In the poem, Poe states, “From childhood’s hour I have not been as others were; I have not seen as others saw.” (Poe 1) This line immediately draws me in every single time. I grew up in Tooele, Utah, a close-minded small town where no one seems to go against the grain and formulate their own opinions for fear of being ostracized. Unfortunately I have never been the kind of person to conform to just anything, especially something as ridiculous as religion or political affiliation. Being Agnostic in a heavily Mormon state was never easy, and being what seems like the only Democrat in a Republican city wasn’t either. In the second grade, our class had a mock election. It was George W. Bush’s re-election versus John Kerry; the vote was anonymous, but there was only one vote for Kerry. I stuck out like a penny, and it was uncomforting. Because I was not Mormon, because I was not Republican (and who even knows what they are at that

We place great emphases with the horizontal relationship and we try to do our best to keep those relationships in a healthy zone, but our vertical relationship must be kept up with as well.

Religion is a big motivator for whether or not people are voting. When there are big issues on trial that go against your beliefs there is a greater desire for you to voice your opinions and be heard. Voters that identify with Christian rights have a higher turnout rate and vote more frequently since there is almost always a religious issue up for