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The God Squad: More thoughts about suicide
Q: What if you have no family and few friends? And you're ill and in pain and only death will end it? And you'd rather leave what money you have to various charities then use it up paying for care that may prolong life but won't cure or even reduce pain, but keep one around increasingly unable to do self-care, etc.? – (From S)
A: ...Read more

Why doesn’t God just remove all the evil people from Earth?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: How is it that people are coming to accept that evil people can attack and kill people going to church? The culture has gone mad. 99It’s an outrage. Why doesn’t God just remove all the evil people from Earth? He certainly has the power, right? – M.C.
A: Evil is everywhere, and we can find ...Read more
What is the famous passage in Mark that describes Jesus walking on water?
A) Mark 2:1-12
B) Mark 4:35-41
C) Mark 6:30-44
D) Mark 8:27-38
What was the name of the king of Judah who led a religious reform and destroyed the idols and high places?
A) Rehoboam
B) Asa
C) Hezekiah
D) Josiah

Commentary: School coaches shouldn't be pushing religion
As a former Division I football player and Team USA bobsledder who has gone on to become a state lawmaker in Oklahoma, I’ve seen it myself — coaches imposing their religious beliefs on players. This can involve pressuring players to engage in prayer or religious discussion, under threat of being sidelined.
Faith should be a personal choice....Read more

Does God look down on people who set aside principles for success?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I don’t like working in the entertainment industry because so much of it is godless, but I make good money, and I have to support my family. I’ve been warned that I will likely succumb to the godless influences instead of me influencing them for God. I’m not sure that is possible. Does God ...Read more
What is the main theme of the Book of Micah?
A) Repentance and forgiveness
B) God's justice and righteousness
C) The coming of the Messiah
D) God's judgment and restoration
What was the name of the pharaoh who refused to let the Israelites go?
A) Ramses
B) Tutankhamun
C) Khufu
D) Akhenaten

Editorial: What does Pope Leo think about Trump's immigration action in Chicago?
When Cardinal Robert Prevost of south suburban Dolton became Pope Leo XIV in May, excited Chicagoans could hardly believe the first American pope in church history was homegrown — and a White Sox fan at that.
Conservative Catholics across the country could hardly believe it, either. The powerful Catholic right had campaigned for a ...Read more

How can we become Christlike when confronted with evil and godlessness?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: How can Christians really become Christlike when we are confronted at every turn with evil and godlessness? – C.L.
A: It is God’s will for His followers to become more like Christ. He came to show us the way, but it can only happen as we submit every area of our lives to His authority. The ...Read more
What is the famous passage in Philippians that commends believers for their generosity and assures them that God will supply all their needs?
A) Philippians 2:1-11
B) Philippians 3:1-11
C) Philippians 4:4-9
D) Philippians 4:10-23
What is the famous passage in Acts that describes the conversion of Saul (Paul) on the road to Damascus?
A) Acts 1:1-11
B) Acts 2:1-13
C) Acts 4:32-37
D) Acts 9:1-19

Why is this?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: Social media has done more to influence people for the bad. Few people think before they post, and rarely do people think about how hurtful and insensitive their words are to others. Why is this? – E.P.
A: One day, the owner of a club was with members discussing golf. Someone turned to him and ...Read more
What is the famous passage in Amos that describes the destruction of Israel?
A) Amos 2:1-16
B) Amos 3:1-15
C) Amos 7:1-17
D) Amos 9:1-15
Who was the high priest who oversaw the rebuilding of the temple?
A) Ezra
B) Nehemiah
C) Jeshua
D) Zerubbabel
Who is traditionally believed to be the author of the Book of Luke?
A) Luke
B) Matthew
C) Mark
D) John
What is the main theme of the Book of Matthew?
A) Repentance and forgiveness
B) God's justice and righteousness
C) The coming of the Messiah
D) The establishment of the kingdom of God

How much should I worry about little sins I commit along the way since I’m already a Christian?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: My closest friend, who is a minister, told me that I shouldn’t worry about little sins I commit along the way because I’m already a Christian. My Bible study leader says that the Bible tells us to examine ourselves and repent for things we do that don’t please God. Which is it? – E.O.
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What is the main theme of the Second Thessalonians?
A) Repentance and forgiveness
B) God's justice and righteousness
C) The second coming of Christ and perseverance in the face of persecution
D) The establishment of the kingdom of God
What is the famous passage in Hosea that describes the punishment of Israel?
A) Hosea 1:1-11
B) Hosea 4:1-19
C) Hosea 7:1-16
D) Hosea 9:1-17
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