According to Ted Bundy, "yes!" Pornography is destructive. You may have seen this video from back in 1989. Ted Bundy was an atrocious serial killer whose monstrous nature scarred the American landscape for years. On the day that he was executed, he spoke with Dr. James Dobson about the role pornography played in his demise. ... Continue Reading →
Persecution in Ethiopia
Earlier today, I posted a blog about our Ethiopian adoption. In that blog, I noted that one of the factors of our adopting from Ethiopia was the fact that the children suffered there in a way they did not suffer in the Philippines. Sadly, two new incidents out of Africa demonstrate the point all too... Continue Reading →
Christian Killed in Pakistan
You might remember that as the drama of Said Musa was unfolding, I pointed out that part of the difficulty facing the Afghan government was the threat of an uprising among the masses of Muslims who would be outraged by leaders unwilling to execute the death penalty against those who supposedly blaspheme the prophet Mohammad... Continue Reading →
Are Christians persecuted in the United States? – by Gregory Cochran – Helium
Are Christians persecuted in the United States? - by Gregory Cochran - Helium. Check out the article above for a fuller explanation of why I think there is persecution in America. Here, I am offering an anecdote from a recent encounter at Southern Seminary. Yesterday, I had the privilege of speaking to a group of... Continue Reading →
A Letter from Shoaib
Though Shoaib's letter is not as powerful as the letter we posted from Said Musa last week, there is an urgency about this letter. It is clear from the letter that Shoaib is appealing to the Afghan Government based on its own constitution. He is appealing to the government for justice, which is what the... Continue Reading →
See the People
Yad Vashem, the Jewish museum of the Holocaust, has published a short video which chronicles the fate of thousands of Jews at Auschwitz. The video doesn’t take long to watch, and it doesn’t contain any gory photos of the unspeakable horrors which happened in that ungodly place. It is merely a page-by-page perusal of a... Continue Reading →
Said Free but Shoaib in Danger
In a wonderful sign of Christian unity, thousands of Christians took action on behalf of Said Musa, an imprisoned Christian facing death in Afghanistan for converting to Christianity. Said Musa HAS BEEN FREED from prison and is now safely out of the country. But Said Musa was not alone. Another Christian—Shoaib Assadullah—is facing the same... Continue Reading →
Why Said Musa Really Went to Jail
The news is still positive concerning Said Musa. We should remember that his help has come from above, just as Paul's help came to him through the prayers of the saints (2 Corinthians 1:8-11). International Christian Concern has a good piece concerning Said Musa's case from an American political perspective. There are other well-done news... Continue Reading →
More on Said Musa
Concerning Said Musa, there are reports that American pressure is working. All the tweets and prayers are having an effect. Denny Burk, once again, has done a great job of getting out the information. His post today details the signs of hope for Said. So, we should keep the pressure on as much as possible. ... Continue Reading →
Full Update on Said Musa
As you have probably read, Said Musa is scheduled to be executed within the next three days. It has been encouraging to see so many people waking up the horrific realities of Christian persecution, especially as it exists in Muslim countries. The Christian Post points out that Christian leaders from Rick Warren to rap artist... Continue Reading →
» Pray for Said Musa | Denny Burk
» Pray for Said Musa | Denny Burk. My good friend Denny Burk has done a great job compiling articles, information, and suggested action concerning Said Musa at his blog, which you can reach by clicking the link above. Thanks, Denny. We spoke of and prayed for Said Musa during our service today. I am... Continue Reading →
What Is Calvinism vs. Arminianism?
Calvinism is a name derided much more often than understood. Typically, debates are framed by the so-called "5 Points of Calvinism." This 5-point framework is both helpful and misleading. If one were to ask John Calvin about 5-point Calvinism, he wouldn't know what to say. He never devised such a theological pentagon. For Calvin, there... Continue Reading →
China One Child Tragedy
I know the story of Xiao (pronounced “Sha-ow”) is not “news” right now, considering that it happened last fall, but, still, the tragedy of China’s one-child policy is brought out in such starkly human terms that it is hard to ignore. It is a sad story. Xiao Ai Ying and her husband were expecting their... Continue Reading →
Keeping Coffee Fresh
I don't post much on coffee, but I am guessing that many of you have wondered what is the best way to keep your coffee fresh. There are a lot of rituals out there about how to keep your coffee fresh, but, honestly, the best way is to buy Kerusso Coffee and leave it in... Continue Reading →
Are Christians Persecuted in America?
Well, we have been discussing Christians in Egypt a good bit lately, but what about Christians in America? Do you think Christians suffer persecution in America? It would be great to hear your opinions below. If you are interested in my attempt to answer the question rightly, you can check it out here.
Gregory C. Cochran 