Massachusetts court upholds covert use of pro-gay materials in classroom
by Matt Clifton
Just when you thought the pro-homosexual movement had gotten as bad as it could, along comes this decision by the United States Court of Appeals, as reported by Apologetics Press.
According to the news story, the decision upholds the rights of public school teachers to not only read pro-homosexual material (story books, etc.) to […]
Must the church change in order to grow?
by Matt Clifton
The recent discussion over Richland Hills and Quail Springs has spawned what should be an examination of some deeper issues. Specifically, some progressives in the church claim that the church will “die out” if we do not change with the times.
Is this a true statement of the state of the church? Should the […]
Calling out Quail Springs: Judgmental, or loving?
by Matt Clifton
Following the prominent interview of Mark Henderson of Quail Springs church of Christ in The Oklahoman, leaders of many congregations in the Oklahoma and Texas area joined together in publicly marking Henderson in an advertisement printed in the same newspaper. For more background on this story, also see BrotherhoodNews.com for a story on […]
Quail Springs hits the slippery slope of instrumentalism, 300 walk out
by Matt Clifton
According to news reports at Brotherhood News and an interview with The Oklahoman, Quail Springs Church of Christ in Oklahoma City, Ok., added an instrumental worship service on Sunday, Jan. 27.
The congregation’s pulpit minister, Mark Henderson, said in the interview with The Oklahoman that he understands fully the lack of biblical authority for the […]
Interesting read on instrumental music
by Matt Clifton
Denny Petrillo, president of the Bear Valley Bible Institute in Denver, offers an interesting review of A New Song for an Old World: Musical Thought in the Early Church by Calvin Stapert. According to Petrillo’s review, Stapert gives historical evidence from the history of the church to support the practice of vocal-only music […]
Fund created for Winkler children
Friends of Dan and Diane Winkler (Matthew’s parents) have created a trust fund for Matthew and Mary Winkler’s three children, who are now living with their grandparents. If you are interested in giving for the future care of these children, visit The Winkler Family Fund.
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Doomsday 2012? Not according to the Bible!
by Matt Clifton
Every few years, a new doomsday prophecy arises. The latest to arrive on the media’s radar screen is the Mayan prophecy that time as we know it will end in 2012 due to the “galactic alignment” that will culminate in that year. Some websites that explain this idea are Alignment 2012 and this […]
Who’s on trial: Mary Winkler, or the church of Christ?
by Matt Clifton
The world is watching with sadness and morbid curiosity as Mary Winkler goes to trial charged with the shooting death of her husband, Matthew Winkler, a preacher for the Fourth Street church of Christ in Selmer, Tenn. The trial is being broadcast live by CourtTV.
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What fellowship has light with darkness?
by Matt Clifton
Yesterday, while watching a documentary about the construction of Walt Disney World in Florida, I was struck by how much attention was paid to detail. The builders of this giant theme park made great pains to make it the biggest and most astounding place for a family to experience on a vacation. The […]
Dobson: ‘I don’t think he’s a Christian’
Apparently, Dr. James Dobson is an authority on who is a Christian, and who isn’t. At least, that’s what he seems to imply in a U.S. News article in reference to potential conservative presidential candidates.Sadly, the founder of Focus on the Family seems to disagree with the Bible on what makes a Christian. Dobson says he doesn’t get the impression that former Sen. Fred Thompson is a Christian because “has never known Thompson to be a committed Christian—someone who talks openly about his faith.”
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