2006년 일어났던 여러가지 사건 가운데 앞으로의 미국 복음주의권 교회(성도)의 생각과 삶과 선교에 영향을 미칠 사건 10개를 Christinity Today 잡지에서 선정을 했습니다.

그 중에는 테드 헤가드목사(Ted Haggard: 미국 콜로라도 스프링스에 있는 미국 대형교회중 하나인 Life Church의 목사이며 미국 복음주의연맹회장)가 동성연애자이며 마약복용자임을 고백한 사건, 교황이 이슬람을 비난한 것에 대해 모슬렘들의 폭동, 민주당이 의회를 지배하면서 기독교자유주의자들과 캐토릭 신자들이 미 의회에 더 많아진 사건, 남침례교단에서 선교사들에게 방언으로 기도하는 것을 금지한 일, ‘다빈치 코드’ 영화에 교인들이 몰려든 사건 등등 을 선정했습니다. 찬찬히 읽어보세요. 미국 교회의 이런 변화들이 한국에도 영향을 미칠 것입니다 
 

Top Ten Stories of 2006 
The events, people, and debates of the past year that Christianity Today’s editors and writers believe have shaped, or will significantly shape, evangelical life, thought, or mission. 
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1. Sex Scandal Fells NAE President Ted Haggard 
Shocking admissions of immorality from New Life Church pastor shake evangelical world. Debate ensues over direction of nae and the temptations of high-profile ministry.

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2. Israel Invades Lebanon 
Hezbollah incursions across the Israeli border trigger a bold military response. Christian voices from Lebanon plead for prayers and protest.

3. Court Decisions Favor Traditional Marriage 
State court decisions across the country shift momentum in debate over same-sex marriage. However, New Jersey Supreme Court requires legislature to allow for either same-sex marriage or civil unions.

4. Muslims Riot over Pope’s Comments 
West shocked by response to Pope Benedict XVI’s Regensburg address on faith and reason.

5. Religious Left Declares Victory in Midterm Election 
Democrats ride gains among frequent churchgoers and Catholics to take control of House and Senate.

6. Violence Sends Christians Packing from Iraq 
Small Christian community shrinks further as sectarian attacks worsen.

7. Southern Baptists Crack Down on Tongues 
After the International Mission Board in 2005 banned missionaries from praying in tongues, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary bars professors or administrators from endorsing charismatic practices.

8. Immigration Debate Splits Evangelicals 
Advocates swap proof texts on welcoming the stranger and obeying civil authorities as Congress debates illegal immigration.

9. Ministry Leaders Sign Evangelical Climate Initiative 
Observers say global warming debate signifies broadening political agenda.

10. Christians Flock to See The Da Vinci Code 
Engagement trumps boycott as phenomenon peaks with boffo box office.

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