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As a product of separatist Christianity, young evangelical leader Gabe Lyons says he is excited about the death of the current American Christianity and the rise of the “Next Christians” that will replace it.

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End of Christian America is Good, Says Evangelical

While it’s no surprise that the highest proportion of self-identified Christians reside in the South, a new survey reveals that even in the most unchurched U.S. cities, nearly three out of four people say they’re Christian.

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Poll: Christianity ‘Resilient’ in Unchurched Cities

A Southern Baptist leader who is warning Christians to beware of yoga is getting plenty of pushback from enthusiasts who defend the ancient practice.

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Baptist leader says yoga not Christianity

New York, Oct 8 : An American evangelical leader, Albert Mohler, who has cautioned Christians against the practice of yoga, saying that its spiritual basis violates the tenets of Christianity, has sparked a storm.

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US evangelical leader’s ‘yoga at odds with Christianity’ comment stirs controversy

DALLAS — Is yoga a threat to Christianity? It’s a question being raised by Southern Baptist Seminary President Albert Mohler.  He says Christians who practice the ancient art are bending on their beliefs. Mohler was in Dallas for an event Thursday night. he told News 8 the controversy started with an essay he wrote last month that appeared in an online blog. He said yoga’s stretching and …

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Is yoga a threat to Christianity?

A Southern Baptist leader who is warning Christians to beware of yoga is getting plenty of pushback from enthusiasts who defend the ancient practice. Southern Baptist Theological Seminary President Albert Mohler says yoga is not a pathway to God. (Oct. 7)

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Southern Baptist Leader: Yoga Not Christianity

A Southern Baptist leader who is calling for Christians to avoid yoga and its spiritual attachments is getting plenty of pushback from enthusiasts who defend the ancient practice. …

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Southern Baptist leader on yoga: Not Christianity

In general Christians believe that the Bible represents the word of God and that Jesus Christ is the messiah according to Old Testament prophecy.  Below are the main beliefs of Christianity.

• God – Christians believe that there is only one God. “Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one.” (Deuteronomy 6:4)
• Trinity (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) – Trinity consists of three persons. Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit are considered to be an essence of the God. ^“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” (Matthew 28:19)
• Bible – The Bible is the final revelations of God. The bible consists of the Old Testament (books written prior to Jesus) and the New Testament (books related to the life of Jesus). ” This is the book of the generations of Adam . . .” (Genesis 5:1)
• Death and Resurrection of Jesus – Jesus was crucified on the cross. Christians believe that Jesus died for the sins of people. He was resurrected the following Sunday. The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.” (Luke 24:7)
• Return of Jesus – Bible also proclaims that the Jesus will return to judge the living and the dead. “At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky, and all the nations of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of the sky, with power and great glory.” “At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky, and all the nations of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of the sky, with power and great glory.” (Matthew 24:30)
• Salvation and Punishment – Christians believe in the life after death. Those who believe in Jesus will be forgiven and saved, whereas, the unbelievers would face eternal punishment. “No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.” (Matthew 24:36)

The beliefs of Christianity can also be seen in the words of the Apostles’ Creed.

The Apostle’s Creed

I believe in God the Father Almighty,
Maker of heaven and earth.
And in Jesus Christ,
His only Son, our Lord;
Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
Born of the Virgin Mary,
Suffered under Pontius Pilate,
Was crucified, died and was buried.
He descended into hell;
The third day He rose again from the dead;
He ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
From there He shall come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
The holy Christian Church,
The Communion of Saints,
the Forgiveness of sins,
The Resurrection of the body,
And the Life everlasting.
Amen.

It is good to know facts, but that doesn’t mean you get it. On one hand, yes, Christians should be people who are capable of winning Trivial Pursuit. But on the other hand, they should also be too busy pursuing wisdom to play. Pity the pastor, with seminary training in ancient languages and a carefully constructed sermon, who must face a congregation taught by television to anticipate education with Muppets and Katy Perry.

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Trivia Kings, But Bad Thinkers: Understanding Over Facts

The “Jesus Seminar on the Road” program will be presented at Mayflower Congregational Church in Oklahoma City on Oct. 8-9. Religious scholars will discuss early Christians and the evolution of Christianity.

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‘Jesus Seminar’ heading to Oklahoma City