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Of interestEvidence for Christ's Crucifixion

Of interest

Evidence for Christ's Crucifixion found in artifacts? If so, what would this mean for Christians? Is this the type of thing in which Christians ought to be concerned? It seems to me that there is already plenty of biblical and extra-biblical evidence for the historicity and resurrection of Christ. Though further "evidence" can be edifying to Christians it will always fall short of winning souls to the Gospel, for salvation is of grace through faith. Indeed did not Christ say to Thomas, "Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed"?

Nuclear families on the rebound? Is the pendulum swinging back, or is the growth in reformed theology starting to show its presence? And if we want these statistics to continue should we follow this guy's advice? He lists some interesting statistics about the benefits of marriage,but when he lists "recommendations" for improving marriage he fails to mention faith in Christ (and this is from a "Christian" source). Perhaps that is why so many marriages are so bad off. In the attempt to "save" marriage he lists recommendations such as creating programs at your local church, to promoting "pro-marriage" legislation, but he fails to mention a deeper dedication to the centrality of Christ in one's marriage, nor does he mention the church's common failure to preach law and gospel on Sunday as core reasons why marriage is still a 50/50 bet (practically).