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Barack Obama: "The First Jewish President"
Writer Toni Morrison famously dubbed Bill Clinton "the first black president"--a title he fervently embraced. Abner Mikva, the Chicago Democratic Party stalwart and former Clinton White House counsel, offers a variation on that theme. "If Clinton was our first black president, then Barack Obama is our first Jewish president," says Mikva, who was among the first to spot the potential of the skinny young law school graduate with the odd name.
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VIDEO: Florida High School Under Fire for Blocking Formation of 'Gay-Straight' Alliance
A controversy is brewing in Nassau County after some students are denied a chance to form a gay-straight alliance club which causes the cancellation of all other after-school clubs.
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Moderate Evangelical Richard Cizik's Resignation May Not Stop Broadening of the Evangelical Agenda
Richard Cizik, the longtime Washington lobbyist for the National Association of Evangelicals--the largest evangelical umbrella organization in the country, representing roughly 45,0000 churches--resigned Thursday after igniting a firestorm in the evangelical world by vowing support for gay civil unions in an interview with National Public Radio.
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Rick Warren Expounds on the Profound Origins of Christmas in The Purpose of Christmas
Hailed by The Economist as the "the most influential pastor in America," and by Time as one of the 100 most influential people in the world, the bestselling author of The Purpose Driven Life expounds on the profound origins of Christmas, describing it as an opportune time to welcome peace into our lives.
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Colin Powell Unleashed: GOP 'Polarization' Backfired in Election
The Republican party must stop "shouting at the world" and start listening to minority groups if it is to win elections in the 21st century, former Secretary of State Colin Powell said Thursday. In an interview with CNN's Fareed Zakaria for Sunday's "GPS" program, President Bush's former secretary of state said his party's attempt "to use polarization for political advantage" backfired last month.
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The Top Ten Most Popular Articles on Black Christian News, According to our Audience.
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President-Elect Picks N.Y. Official to Run Housing Department
U.S. President-elect Barack Obama on Saturday named the head of New York's urban housing agency to run the Washington department that attempts to make housing affordable for all Americans and end lingering racial discrimination.
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Tony Blair to Break his Silence on Religion
The former Prime Minister is said to have given a "dynamite" interview about his religious beliefs, how they influenced his politics and why he decided to leave the Church of England and convert to Catholicism. The 10-minute discourse will be screened on this Sunday's BBC One programme Christmas Voices, which is presented by the singer Lesley Garrett.
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Will Christian Mother Lose Daughter to Lesbian?
The decision by the U.S. Supreme Court this week not to hear the case of Lisa Miller v. Janet Jenkins may, effectively, send a Christian mother to jail for not sharing Thanksgiving - and her 6-year-old daughter - with her former lesbian partner.
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Middle School Teacher Inspires Students with Great American Novel
Just in time for Christmas, author and teacher Richard Emmel and Parson Place Press announce huge savings on the novel, Louisa, and on the educational aid The Resource Book for Louisa: A Guide for Teachers, plus others.
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No Martyr: A Top Evangelical Official Resigns over Same-Sex Comment
National Association of Evangelicals (NAE) chief lobbyist Richard Cizik has won plaudits from the New York Times and criticism from his own constituency for shifting NAE to the left, on global warming and other issues over the last 6 years. But endorsing same sex civil unions on National Public Radio proved to be too much even for NAE, which announced Cizik's resignation after his return from an anti-nuclear weapons event in Paris.
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Second Coming Watch/World:
Can Babylon be Rebuilt?
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The 2009 Black Christian Conference/Convention Season. All major conventions and conferences are listed here at BCNN1.com  
Hampton Ministers’ Conference; 10th Annual First Lady Conference; all 6 Church of God In Christ Conferences; all 4 National Baptist Conventions; Reaching Creatures Conference; E.K. Bailey Expository Preaching Conference; FBFA Conference; Tony Evans' Kingdom Agenda Conference; and more.

ENTIRE VIDEO--NEW! Sermon of the Week
Confess and Believe, by Bishop Charles E. Blake. Click Here for Video.

On "Being Saved" in Black America
While growing up in a very religious and church-going family, I often heard the phrase "Being Saved." Now to me and my peers, "Being Saved" was a rather spooky and mystical thing, and only the real holy folk could be such — whatever it was.
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Christmas: A Time for Peace
For so much talk about “peace on earth” at Christmas, you probably wish you could have more of it personally. Even Christmas celebrations—at best—only temporarily take our minds off our problems.
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What to Do After you Enter Through the Door
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Be Encouraged and Be an Encouragement

Christian Author of the Week: Rick Warren
Rick Warren was born in San Jose, California and founded Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, CA., with one family in 1980. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from California Baptist University, a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Fuller Theological Seminary. He is the bestselling author of The Purpose Driven Life and his latest release is titled: he Purpose of Christmas. Rick and his wife, Kay, live in Trabuco Canyon, California and have three children. E-mail address: info@purposedriven.org. Website: www.RickWarren.com.

Pastor of the Week: Dr. Allen R. McFarland, Pastor of Calvary Evangelical Baptist Church in Portsmouth, Virginia
Pastor McFarland hails from Charleston, South Carolina where he attended South Carolina State University before moving to Washington, DC. He has attended Washington Bible College and holds a B.A. in Pastoral Studies from Liberty University as well as a Masters of Divinity, a Doctorate of Divinity, and a Doctorate of Ministry from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.Dr. McFarland is a member of the Board of Trustees of Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, a Board Member of Atlantic Shores Christian Schools in Virginia Beach, VA, a member of the Board of Directors, (Kids Across America), Branson, Missouri, a Board Member of the Crisis Pregnancy Center of Tidewater, Inc. (Norfolk, Virginia) and the President of the Fundamental Baptist Fellowship Association. Pastor McFarland and Doris, his wife of forty years, are the parents of four daughters and one son. They are the the proud grandparents of 10 grandchildren. Pastor McFarland acknowledges and is strongly persuaded that “whatever you do in word or deed do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.” (Colossians 3:17).E-mail address: pastormac@calvaryevangelical.org. Website: www.calvaryevangelical.org.
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Music Minister of the Week: The Blind Boys of Alabama
Since 1939, The Blind Boys of Alabama have sung a fervent blend of traditional and contemporary Gospel music. Much has changed during these seven prolific decades. Stylistic phases have waxed and waned; personnel has come and gone. 78 r.p.m. records have given way to LPs, followed by eight-track tapes, cassettes, and CDs. The Blind Boys’ audience – once rigidly segregated and confined to traditional Gospel venues – now reflects the group’s eclectic, global following, while their repertoire has expanded to embrace secular songs with a strongly spiritual message. Such wide acceptance is also evidenced by four Grammy Awards, an honor that didn’t exist when the Blind Boys started out. Even so, the Blind Boys’ lengthy saga remains a steadfast testament to constancy. Singer Jimmy Carter, who was there when the group was first formed, leads the band today with the firm conviction, joyous commitment, and gravitas that befit an elder statesman. E-mail address: info@blindambitionmgt.com. Website: www.blindboys.com. 

Christian Bookstore of the Week: Logos Bookstore, Nashville TN
4012 Hillsboro Rd; Nashville TN 37215; Phone: 615-297-5388; Fax: 615-297-1022; E-mail: grace@logosnashville.com. Website: www.logosbookstores.com.

Black Bookstore of the Week: African Imports, Dallas, TX
3662 W. Camp Wisdom #1045; Dallas, TX 75237; Ph: 877-823-7422; Fax: (972) 296-9550; E-mail: sales@AfricanImportsUSA.com. Website: www.africanimportsusa.com.

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