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First Baptist Dallas Pastor: Christians Shouldn’t Try to Make Every Issue a Moral Absolute

Now that prayer events are being held to address the debt crisis (that’s in addition to Gov. Perry’s much-touted and controversial prayer event in Houston next month), I thought it would be interesting to talk with a prominent religious leader in North Texas about people turning to their faith in crisis situations. Tweet Share

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Is Gov. Perry’s Prayer Event Really a Campaign Kickoff?

Governor Perry’s once again pouring fuel on the fire when it comes to speculation about his possible run for president.  He’s launched a slick website to promote a day of prayer he plans to host in Houston in August.  Tweet Share

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Should Texas Take a Stand Against Islamic Law? AUDIO

Texas lawmakers are taking a look at banning courts from considering Shariah law and/or any other religious law when deciding the outcome of cases.  Oklahoma voters approved a measure to do that last year but that’s tied up in the courts. Tweet Share

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God’s Role in the Quake (Audio)

Is God in control whenever disaster strikes around the world?   You may remember Pat Robertson’s controversial comments after the quake in Haiti. This weekend, First Baptist Dallas Pastor Robert Jeffress plans to talk about God’s role in the earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan, leaving thousands dead or missing.  Tweet Share

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