The Greatest Threat to the Church Isn't Islam — It's Us

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The Greatest Threat to the Church
Isn't Islam — It's Us
A leading Nigerian theologian believes the real danger to Christianity in Africa is in the church.
SUNDAY BOBAI AGANG
A good pickpocket works with a partner who will distract the "mark" while the pickpocket steals his wallet, camera, or passport. Sometimes the distraction will be an unwanted conversation, an aggressive sales pitch, or an "accidental" collision in a crowded area — at which point the pickpocket does his work. Right now, Christians are being swindled.continue reading >>

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