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Mr. REPuckett says that a Christian can't answer these questions so here are my answers to his 50 question challenge to Christians.

Generally referred to as the "greatest apologist of our time," Dr. Ravi Zacharias is truly making a significant mark in history by his successful defence of the biblical views of Christianity. A very talented and gifted speaker, pastor and apologist, Ravi is one of the leading figures in the Christian faith today, travelling around the world and leading millions of people to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.

Joyce Meyer is an internationally renowned Christian bible teacher, pastor, and author who has spoken to literally millions of people around the world through the numerous events that she attends every year. Along with her daily program "Enjoying Everyday Life", which airs in more than a hundred countries worldwide, Joyce has come to be known as the 'feminine' side of evangelical Christianity. Her fame and influence is such that she was included by TIME Magazine in their list of the "25 Most Influential Evangelicals in America".

Historians such as Tacitus, Tertullian, Suetonius and many others recorded how Christianity faced unprecedented persecution after the death of Christ and the rise of Emperor Nero to power. All of the original apostles of Christ faced trials and were put to death either by the Roman Empire or local authority figures - but they all died for their faith.

Grace. In this word revolves the life and ministry of Joseph Prince, who is one of the world's most influential ministers today, reaching millions with his television broadcasts and books. It is quite amazing to see how a former stuttering high school student would rise to become one of the leading voices of Christianity and be one of the most successful pastors in the world. Read the story of this extraordinary preacher and witness the incredible power of grace that worked in his life.

Are the reasons for Violence in Orissa rooted in the fact that Christian communities are supporting its believers financially and economically (with jobs, ed...

Kandhamal is burning and the world has sat up to take note. Thousands of Christians are driven from their homes, entire villages burned, hundreds of Churches...

This is a good site from the British Library with animated stories from a range of sacred texts from Sikhism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Judaism and Hinduism. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/PSHE%2C+RE%2C+Citizenship%2C+Geography+%26+Environmental

Muslim Academy would like to congratulate Ehab, an Egyptian architect who happens to be Christian and Muslim Academy podcaster/blogger, who took place in a Norweigan radio show. The topic of the show was misconceptions between Europe, North America, and the Middle East. Ehab cleared some very strange misconceptions, including Mexicans living in cacti and Egyptians living in Pyramids.

"Here are insights from the team of educational innovators at one of the most transformational schools I have visited: SCIL, the Sydney Centre for Innovation in Learning at NBCS, the Northern Beaches Christian School." (via Pekka Ihanainen)

Denzel Hayes Washington, Jr. is an A-list Hollywood actor known for his knack for portraying real-life characters namely Steve Biko, Malcolm X, Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, Melvin B. Tolson, Frank Lucas, and Herman Boone. He's got two Academy Awards under his belt and has also won a Tony. People Magazine named him the Sexiest Man Alive in 1996. So far, he has directed a couple of movies where he also starred in which became critically successful. A Christian, Denzel has no qualms about declaring his faith in Jesus Christ.

Meet the extraordinary cancer survivor, Shanna Decker. She was diagnosed to have bone cancer when she was only seven years old. Her left leg was amputated and she endured nine months of rigorous therapy before she was declared cancer-free. She co-founded Brighter Tomorrows to help families cope with cancer. She's a Christian and credits her faith as the reason for her hope. "I live, and love, because love wins." To read more about Shanna Decker visit www.thextraordinary.org

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