Category Archives: evangelical

Evangelicals following elections less closely than others?

Posted on March 25, 2016 by Fr. Orthohippo

Research Services Speaking Resources Blog Barna Evangelicals Least Likely to Pay Close Attention to 2016 Campaign Research Releases in Culture & Media • March 24, 2016 Although American voters acknowledge how poorly informed they are about the candidates they vote … Continue reading →

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Kirk Moderator meets Pope Francis

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Fr. Orthohippo

  The moderator presented the Pope with a Dove of Peace (The modern Church of Scotland is Reformed and Presbyterian. The history of how it grew into its present shape starts more than 1,500 years ago. This gesture between the … Continue reading →

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Sanctification of the Christian – The Gospel Coalition Contraversy

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Fr. Orthohippo

An Orthodox Commentary on the Gospel Coalition Controversy                                                               Sanctification, grace, and holiness – Here are comments about the ongoing discussion as to just what are these conditions as lived out by  individuals.  What marks a Christian living out his … Continue reading →

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Evangelical church leaders examine ancient liturgical practices

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Fr. Orthohippo

 This event happened earlier this month.  I’ve not seen any details of how it went. Fr. Orthohippo   TOO FORWARD-LOOKINGThe Rev. Ed Gungor: Evangelical churches are more subject to secularism than liturgical churches because they are not connected to their … Continue reading →

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Kenneth Copeland, Anglican Bishop Tony Palmer, and Pope Francis all on the same page.

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Fr. Orthohippo

Here is a request from a former Lutheran, journeyed charismatic evangelical, and currently retired Anglican priest. No matter your place in our Christian body, this message from Kenneth Copeland, Bishop Tony Palmer, and Pope Francis will shake your expectations and … Continue reading →

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United Methodists, Pessimism and God’s Surprises

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Fr. Orthohippo

This article applies to a number of denominations.  It is not unique with Methodists.  Elements of it can be found in various Catholic, Orthodox, Lutheran, Evangelical, and other Protestant groups, not to mention the various splinter groups. Fr. Orthohippo Being … Continue reading →

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What Does it Mean to Be Charismatic? A new view from Evangelical eyes

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Fr. Orthohippo

(view of the Blue Water Bridge, Port Huron, MI, a Bridge from my home town to Sarnia Ontario) My own starting point with the Charismatic Renewal began with a local Catholic charismatic prayer group.  They seemed very pleased when the … Continue reading →

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A reoccurring problem : Asian-Americans troubled by stereotypes from white evangelicals

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Fr. Orthohippo

(RNS) Asian-American Christians are voicing concerns over how they’re depicted by white evangelicals, most recently at a conference hosted by Rick Warren’s Saddleback Church in California. Show caption Paper cutouts of men in various colors photo courtesy mtkang via Shutterstock … Continue reading →

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TREND: Young evangelicals becoming Catholics or joining other “High Church” traditions

Posted on July 20, 2013 by Fr. Orthohippo

From “The Christian Pundit” at   Sacred Page Here is an article with much to consider.  It does seem to be a trend, though not yet clear how large a trend. It definitely is significant, however. What it pinpoints should … Continue reading →

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Pope to Lutherans: let us not lose the great things we have in common

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Fr. Orthohippo

Here again is a shift in emphasis among Catholics and Lutherans.  The “blessing” ‘May you live in interesting times’ is making an appearance among us. Not an easy or clear path, yet full of new hope. Wow. Now to watch … Continue reading →

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