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Given the recent revelation of an Iranian terrorist plot (an act of war, I believe) against America, Israel, and Saudi Arabia, the issue of war with Iran is moving to the forefront. According to some reports, Israel and Saudi Arabia are now cooperating for a possible Israeli attack upon Iran. America’s policy continues to press for only sanctions though all options continue to remain open. Unfortunately, what has not yet been recognized by either the media or the politicians is the true source of the problem: Iranian Shiite eschatology and its belief in the imminent return of the Mahdi requiring global chaos and war (This is documented in detail in the Amazon Kindle book Gamechanger: The Israeli Attack on Iran, US Peril and a Planet in the Crosshairs (September 2011).

In a recent article published at NewsMax.com, “Is It Time for the US to Strike Iran?” Middle East prophecy expert Joel C. Rosenberg observed taht a new bipartisan poll from Democrat Pat Caddell and Republican John McLaughlin indicated that 80% of Americans believe that if Iran gets nuclear weapons it will give them to terrorists to use agains the US and Israel. From the thoughts of many observers, it is not a matter of if, but when.

Related Resource:

The Most Dangerous Nation on Earth? A Coming Attack Upon Iran?

Steve Jobs, the man behind the iPad, iPhone, iPod, and other culture-changing technology devices, passed away yesterday at the age of 56. His death has sent shockwaves of grief online and beyond as millions mourn one of America’s top innovators.

Steve Jobs

From the phones in our pockets to the screens in our offices, Jobs radically altered the way the world communicates. His inventions transcend the category of products, reaching into the larger realm of cultural shift at a level few achieve. Whether you use Apple products or not, the technology you enjoy today has likely been influenced by him.

We extend our deepest condolences and heartfelt prayers to the family, friends, and colleagues of Steve Jobs around the world, asking for God’s comfort during this time of tragic loss.

Also, as is often the case in the loss of any high-profile individual, many find reason to consider the issues of death, eternity, and the afterlife for themselves. If so, we encourage you to read more from the resources below.

Some of these include discussions regarding Buddhism, the religion Steve Jobs followed, in an effort to share its major points of belief and relationship to biblical Christianity. Further, we encourage you to use and share as helpful in discussing matters of faith with others.

Related Resources:

• Steve Jobs – A Tribute and A Hope
• Buddhism Resources in the AnkerWiki

By Dillon Burroughs

According to an MSNBC article released today, religious broadcaster Pat Robertson told his “700 Club” viewers that divorcing a spouse with Alzheimer’s is justifiable because the disease is “a kind of death.” Is this what the Bible teaches?

A comprehensive look at the Bible makes clear that there is not a single incident in which a person is given permission to divorce a spouse due to a mental illness (or any illness). Robertson’s claim that Alzheimer’s is “a kind of death” cannot be justified, since even he would argue that life is created the God’s image and is of infinite value to God. If so, there is no exception for divorce due to a person’s physical status.

A person married to a spouse with a mental health illness may certainly struggle with whether to stay together. In some cases, the person with the mental illness may leave, abandon the relationship, or initiate a divorce themselves. In those cases, Paul’s teaching in 1 Corinthians 7:15-16 could apply, since the person is acting as an unbeliever would. However, this is closest the Bible comes to affirming divorce in such a case.

When a Christian leader waivers on the issue of what the Bible says on divorce, especially by referring to a mental issue as a kind of death, Christians must be encouraged to stand for what the Bible does teach, affirm a biblical view of marriage, and pray for those in difficult marriage situations. According to God, marriage is sacred and intended as a life-long partnership between a man and a woman. May we continue to honor and affirm his view in this important area of life and society.

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