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Where do we get Altar Calls?

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Corey Sharpe

Every Sunday my childhood pastor would invite people to come forward, make a decision, repent, seek forgiveness, while the congregation sang a few rounds of Just as I Am. Many evangelical churches do the same thing. The Bible calls sinners … Continue reading →

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Should There Be Atheist Military Chaplains?

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Corey Sharpe

Jason Heap raised this intriguing question when he submitted his application to become a Navy chaplain. The words atheist and chaplain seem to be contradictory, since chaplains provide for the spiritual needs of the military. They officiate religious services and … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged atheism, Christian humanism, christianity, humanism, military chaplain, Navy, The Humanist Society | 7 Comments

What Should Christians Know About Islam?

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Corey Sharpe

In my last blog post I argued that one does not need to study other religious texts in order to establish credibility for their own faith. Now I’m asking if we should know anything about other religions, in this case … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Apologetics, christianity, interfaith dialogue, Islam, Murfreesboro, Muslims, Quran, religions | 1 Comment

Is Charging Interest a Sin?

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Corey Sharpe

LORD, who may dwell in your sanctuary?…[he] who lends his money without usury… Psalm 15 This may be an oversimplification, but there seems to be two basic kinds of debt: The kind that comes from overspending, and the kind that … Continue reading →

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Prison Entrepreneurship Program | PEP Home

Posted on March 9, 2008 by Corey Sharpe

Prison Entrepreneurship Program | PEP Home http://www.prison… One hundred thousand dollars in sales per week … 90% net margin … 90% repeat business … On an investment banking teaser, this company profile would have generated widespread interest among the investment … Continue reading →

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Eikons and Marketing the Gospel

Posted on February 17, 2008 by Corey Sharpe

Apparently, being made in the image of God comes with a few limitations, especially if that image happens to be a bit cracked. Oh, yeah, don't forget that Eikon is the Greek translation of the Hebrew term for "image". If … Continue reading →

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What’s in your Gospel?

Posted on February 10, 2008 by Corey Sharpe

When George W. Bush spoke of the war on terrorism as a “crusade,” he was roundly criticized for the perceived suggestion that it was a war of Christianity against Islam. His aides apologized, saying that the president had only used … Continue reading →

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Let the atonement wars begin…?

Posted on January 31, 2008 by Corey Sharpe

Perhaps that this isn't the best way to introduce our next book discussion, especially when we have worked so hard to create a conversational atmosphere. But atonement is an appropriate Lenten topic, so let me explain. The conflict began in England a few … Continue reading →

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