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Jan 21, 2025 | 
crossway.org | Sharon James |Samuel Ferguson |Kathryn Butler |Jeremy Linneman
Exploring the Impact of Christianity Throughout HistoryIn our increasingly secular world, many claim that Christianity is oppressive and toxic. Christians are accused of standing on the wrong side of history, failing to accept human dignity, freedom, and progress. Are these accusations valid? In this video, Dr. Sharon James, author of Is Christianity Good for the World? argues that a biblical worldview is essential for human freedom, flourishing, and fulfillment.
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Jul 16, 2024 | 
crossway.org | Conrad Mbewe |Sharon James
Bibles Books Tracts Articles Donate Exploring Unity as a Fruit of the Gospel
Christians most effectively serve others and advance God’s kingdom when they are in biblical unity with one another. Unfortunately, modern Christians seem to be divided on countless issues related to ministry, culture, the church, and even unity itself. Some prioritize organizational unity over gospel truth, while others only seek unity with those who share their same doctrinal beliefs.
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May 31, 2024 | 
crossway.org | Kathryn Butler |Tom Karel |Samuel Ferguson |Sharon James
Biblical Hope for Those Who Suffer from Clinical Depression“I should have joy in Christ. Why am I feeling this way?” In this video, Kathryn Butler, physician and author of What Does Depression Mean for My Faith?, speaks to some of the misconceptions about clinical depression, which can be especially challenging for those of us who are followers of Christ. She provides a clinical, theological, and practical understanding of depression and offers grace and hope for anyone who struggles with it.
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Jan 22, 2024 | 
crossway.org | Sharon James
This article is part of the The Crossway Podcast series. Answering Those Who Say We’d Be Better Off without ReligionIn this episode, Sharon James discusses the fact that many people no longer agree that Christianity is largely a force for good as they would have in decades past, and she makes the case that despite the many failings of many Christians over the centuries, Christianity has indeed been very good for the world.
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Oct 23, 2023 | 
christian.org.uk | Sharon James
A World without ChristianityIn 2007, God Is Not Great, a bestselling book by the late Christopher Hitchens, denounced Christianity as being violent, hateful, and inimical to human flourishing. Today, similar claims are reiterated by those who condemn Christianity as the religion of the oppressor class. Christians are instructed to “check their privilege” and “do the work” to repudiate Christianity’s toxic legacy. But what would the world really be like without Christianity? 1.
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Oct 17, 2023 | 
christian.org.uk | Sharon James
Early in 1972, Paul Raffaele was wandering along a street in Canton, China, when he noticed a silent crowd surrounding an open truck. On it stood four men, heads bowed. Each had a board strapped to his back bearing his name—crossed out. Condemned to death, paraded round the streets as a warning to others before their execution, the men were victims of a tyrannical regime that attempted to control the actions and thoughts of a billion people.
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Oct 16, 2023 | 
crossway.org | Sharon James
A World without ChristianityIn 2007, God Is Not Great, a bestselling book by the late Christopher Hitchens, denounced Christianity as being violent, hateful, and inimical to human flourishing. Today, similar claims are reiterated by those who condemn Christianity as the religion of the oppressor class. Christians are instructed to “check their privilege” and “do the work” to repudiate Christianity’s toxic legacy. But what would the world really be like without Christianity? 1.
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Oct 7, 2023 | 
crossway.org | Sharon James |Leah Savas
FreedomEarly in 1972, Paul Raffaele was wandering along a street in Canton, China, when he noticed a silent crowd surrounding an open truck. On it stood four men, heads bowed. Each had a board strapped to his back bearing his name—crossed out. Condemned to death, paraded round the streets as a warning to others before their execution, the men were victims of a tyrannical regime that attempted to control the actions and thoughts of a billion people.
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Oct 3, 2023 | 
crossway.org | Sharon James
Format: Crossway+ members receive 30% off books. Learn more. Availability: In Stock Retail Price: $7.99 Other Books in This Series: Exploring the Impact of Christianity throughout History
In our increasingly secular world, many claim that Christianity is oppressive and toxic. Christians are accused of standing on the wrong side of history, failing to accept human dignity, freedom, and progress. Are these accusations valid?
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Oct 1, 2023 | 
thegospelcoalition.org | Sharon James |Michael Kruger |Collin Hansen |Aaron Shamp
“I’m done with Christianity!” Sophie exclaimed. Through her tears, she explained that a pastor she’d formerly respected had been found guilty of abuse. How had she been fooled into thinking he was a good man? Surely this proved Christians are hypocrites. Her college friends had told her for long enough that Christianity was terrible for women. Maybe they were right. Advertise on TGCSophie isn’t alone. A quarter of Generation Z teens say hypocrisy among Christians is a barrier to believing in God.
