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Rick Santorum’s Moving Confession

November 21, 2011 in By Paul, Politics, Religion with 0 Comments

Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum sat alongside five of his fellow Republican presidential candidates at the Thanksgiving Family Forum in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday and went into unchartered territory when he expressed the painful regret of not seeing fully embracing his youngest daughters disability. It was a story of forgiveness and grace that exposed the human side of candidates who too often need to be seen as “perfect” in the eyes of voters – but none are.

Santorum, known for his staunch pro-life and pro-family positions has been struggling to grab the attention of GOP voters outside of his base of evangelical circles. First elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1990 at 32 years of age, Santorum quickly carved a niche as a fiscal and social conservative. In 1994, he ran for the U.S. Senate and was given virtually no chance of winning, however, he prevailed by taking advantage to the conservative groundswell – thanks in large part to the Speaker Newt Gingrich’s Contract With America.

As a member of the U.S. Senate, he was the prime sponsor behind the partial-birth abortion bill, was a strong advocate for traditional marriage and led the fight to keep Terri Schiavo alive.

But what he had to deal with most, was coming to terms with how he handled the news of his daughter’s disability – seeing her as less of a person than his six healthy children.

To read the rest of this article, go to: http://www.christianpost.com/news/santorum-reveals-he-withheld-love-from-disabled-daughter-62566/

 

In a Shaky GOP Field, What Are Value Voters Looking For?

November 16, 2011 in By Paul, Politics, Religion with 0 Comments

In the hit movie “Field of Dreams,” farmer Ray Kinsella (played by Kevin Costner) sees his dad come back as a young baseball player on the baseball field he has built in a cornfield.

Kinsella’s dad John asks, “Is this heaven?” “It’s Iowa,” replies Ray. “Iowa? I could have sworn this is heaven. Is there a heaven?” John answers. “Oh yeah,” says Ray, “It’s the place where dreams come true.”

For most if not all GOP presidential candidates, Iowa is still the place where dreams can come true. But between now and January when Iowans caucus, lots of Iowa voters want to know what the GOP candidates really do think of heaven and about the God who promises an eternal life for everyone who believes in Him.

Iowans who consider a candidates faith and character an important factor in deciding who to vote for will be given an opportunity to learn more about the GOP field’s views at the Thanksgiving Family Forum in Des Moines this coming Saturday.

To read the rest of the article, click here: http://www.christianpost.com/news/in-a-shaky-gop-field-what-are-value-voters-looking-for-61941/

 

Interview: ‘October Baby’ Co-Writer Jon Erwin, Actress Rachel Hendrix

November 13, 2011 in By Paul, Religion with 0 Comments

This is an article I wrote after attending the “soft” premiere and after party of a new movie called October Baby. I highly recommend this movie and encourage you see it at a theatre near you so that the Hollywood studios will give serious consideration to picking it up for national distribution. I can assure you that you’ll be blessed by seeing this film.

By Paul Stanley | Christian Post Reporter

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Jon and Andy Erwin knew they wanted to be filmmakers from an early age. The sons of a television and radio broadcaster, the brothers spent their youth hanging on their dad’s coattails as he worked in the radio and television studios. With the release of their first full-length film, “October Baby” on Oct. 28, the Erwin brothers showcase their ability to capture raw emotions that make viewers think twice about a divisive social issue.

Although “October Baby” is mostly known as a pro-life film, viewers have walked out of theaters saying the movie is so much more than simply about abortion.

Protagonist Hannah, played by Alabama native Rachel Hendrix, is an aspiring actress who undergoes a series of medical tests after collapsing following a play in which she has the leading role. While discussing the test results and her treatment, Hannah finds out she is adopted.

Click on this link to read the remainder of the article: http://www.christianpost.com/news/interview-october-baby-co-writer-jon-erwin-actress-rachel-hendrix-61339/

And the Bible Says…

November 3, 2011 in By Paul, Politics, Religion with 0 Comments

Everyone likes to quote the Bible; even non-Christians. It’s God’s written word to us and an inspired source of guidance for both believers and non-believers. The only problem is, sometimes people think they are quoting scripture when they are just throwing out an often used, but potentially useful piece of advice.

So was the case with White House press secretary Jay Carney on Wednesday.

In a White House press conference, Carney was responding to a question from Associated Press reporter Erica Werner on President Obama’s criticism of the House of Representatives in reaffirming “In God We Trust” as the nations motto.

Obama said, “I trust in God, but God wants to see us help ourselves by putting people back to work.” Werner, in referencing the President’s remarks, asked Carney, “Isn’t it a bit much to bring God into the jobs debate?”

To continue reading this post, click: http://blogs.christianpost.com/churn/2011/11/and-the-bible-says-03/

Interview with Pastor Robert Jeffress on ‘Cult’ Comments

October 12, 2011 in By Paul, Politics, Religion with 2 Comments

Being the Political Editor for The Christian Post many times brings me in contact with the day’s leading newsmakers when it involves national political issues, especially when they cross over into the Christian arena.

If you have paid the least bit of attention to the news the past several days you’ve seen stories or news clips about the comments that Dr. Robert Jeffress of First Baptist Church in Dallas made at the Values Voter Summit in Washington last Friday regarding whether The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, or Mormons, as they are more commonly called.

As an evangelical Christian who has read and studied the subject of cults and other false religions, I understood what Dr. Jeffress meant when he described Mormons at a “theological” cult, as opposed to a “sociological” cult. Many who heard his comments had no idea what he was talking about. They only knew he called Mitt Romney’s religion a “cult.”

Yet the issue is not how he defined cults, but rather that he used it at all to describe another religion. Below are three articles we have written on The Christian Post over the last couple of days that may explain the issue in a bit more detail. Two were written by me, the other by my colleague Napp Nazworth, who holds a Ph.D. in Political Science.

http://www.christianpost.com/news/interview-robert-jeffress-refuses-to-back-down-on-mormonism-is-a-cult-57933/

http://www.christianpost.com/news/mormonism-debate-what-is-a-cult-57979/

http://www.christianpost.com/news/albert-mohler-suggests-mormonism-is-a-rival-worldview-57753/

Stayed turned. We also plan on writing about what Mormon’s believe and how that differs from Christianity so you can make a more informed decision when you choose who to support for president.

How Should Candidates Handle the “Faith & Religion” Issue?

October 10, 2011 in By Paul, Politics, Religion with 0 Comments

It comes as no surprise that during the Value Voters Summit this weekend the issue of a candidate’s personal religion was brought up. This is nothing new. As you may recall, Mitt Romney had to address his Mormon faith during the 2008 Republican primary. Whether he likes it or not, he’s getting another shot this go around too.

After introducing Texas Gov. Rick Perry at the conference Friday, Ron Jeffers, a Southern Baptist pastor, called Mormonism, a “cult” in an interview with reporters later in the day.

To say it created a bit of controversy is an understatement.

I’m not going to go into the issue of whether Mormonism – also known as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – is or isn’t a cult here. The debate being discussed on The Christian Post and elsewhere should help readers form a better understanding of the issue and of theology in general.

Read the rest of this post at http://blogs.christianpost.com/churn/2011/10/how-should-candidates-handle-the-faith-religion-issue-10/

Pete Wilson, Teens Want Authenticity, Not Religion

September 13, 2011 in By Paul, Religion with 0 Comments

On Monday night I had the chance to hear one of the nations brightest young pastors speak at the LifeWay National Youth Workers Conference in downtown Nashville.

Pete Wilson is the senior pastor at Cross Point Church in Nashville and like David Platt and Francis Chan, he delivers the message of Christ love in an effective, yet easy to understand way.

Covering Church & Ministry for The Christian Post took me a bit out of my element, but I was blessed to hear Pete’s message. I had the opportunity to meet him over breakfast a few months ago and he’s as genuine up close as he is in front of a few hundred church leaders.

Below is the link to the story I wrote today and I hope you enjoy it. But you’ll enjoy Pete’s message even more if you hear him preach on a Sunday morning.

http://www.christianpost.com/news/pete-wilson-teens-want-authenticity-not-religion-55536/

 

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