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DOES RELIGION BELONG IN POLITICS  
IT SEEMS TO BE IMPOSSIBLE TO AVOID TALKING POLITICS.  
THERE’S OFTEN AN EFFORT TO SEPARATE POLITICS AND RELIGION, but with most policies directly  
affecting the lives of our neighbors, is it even possible to divide the two?  
This week, we look at how in a government that is by the people, for the people, religion will  
always play a front row seat in politics.  
We also explore how to allow your faith to influence not  
only how you live but the causes and candidates you support.  
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bullet  Watch Francis Chan Speak at Facebook Headquarters About Church, Faith and Leadership  
Writer, teacher, former Cornerstone Community Church pastor and the leader of the  We Are Church  
house church movement Francis Chan recently spoke to employees at Facebook corporate headquarters,  
where he taught about leadership, church and his faith.  
His speech was centered on the idea of  how  
to get to heaven from Silicon Valley.  
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He encouraged the Facebook employees not to be prideful about their positions of influence in  
culture.  What do you think God hates most? Pride was the answer. Humility is the antidote.  
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then explained:  You’re at a disadvantage. There is a status working here.  
You’re cooler than your  
friends.  
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bullet  Stephen Colbert Says Fidget Spinners Are a Great Way to Teach the Trinity  
This week, Late Show host Stephen Colbert discussed how churches around the country are using the  
toy as a way to explain the idea of the trinity.  
Despite some scholars claiming that the metaphor was somehow heretical, Colbert actually liked the  
concept, and compared it to ancient ways that Bible teachers used symbols to describe the trinity.  
Colbert said:  It’s traditional to explain the Holy Trinity with whatever is lying around.  
In the  
fourth century, in Ireland, no other than St. Patrick used a shamrock to explain it.  
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bullet  Here Are 5 Reasons Not to Give Up on Church  
When tempted to hit eject on the local church, will we trust the infinite, perfect wisdom of God or  
our own finite, fallen instincts?  
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all Christians should remain plugged into churches despite their flaws.  
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bullet  Arcade Fire Released a Trippy New Video for Their Single  Signs of Life  
Yes, we are really excited for this album.  
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bullet   Baby Driver  Is the Action Movie We Need Right Now  
Baby Driver differentiates itself from the dozens of mindless action and superhero movies released  
every year that mostly just ask young adult males to fork over $12 for two hours of escapism.  
Baby  
Driver is a movie that captures the claustrophobia of speeding down a back alley without forsaking  
the heart.  
It's a story about a wounded kid who just wants to have a life with his only family  
member and the girl he’s extending his heart to.  
If you’ve been waiting for a movie this year where Christian values are projected on the big  
screen, here it is.  
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bullet  Yes, Christians Must Stand Against Bullying  
When it comes to developing character, the challenges of our current cultural climate are immense,  
where bullying and name calling have become the norm.  
As Christians, the key is not to enable a bully’s hate.  
Bullies, misogynists and racists all cling  
to false narratives and lies that justify their beliefs and will often do this until they are the  
last person standing.  
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we look at  
not only why it’s imperative that Christians stand up to bullies, but also  
the ways the Bible teaches us how to.  
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bullet  10 Things Coming to Netflix in July That You Need to See  
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here’s a guide  
to the best new things coming to Netflix this month.  
(Yes, Rogue One is  
on the list)  
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The Big Lie Everyone Believes About Having Kids  
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FILM  
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The Spiritual Reason We’re Drawn to Disney Remakes  
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DEEPER WALK  
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Here’s Why Lent Still Matters  
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