Crosswinds | A Foundation for Faith and Culture

	RELIGION NEWS HEADLINES (Click on headline to read story) Top Ten Spiritual "Truth-Shifts" By Bob Waldrep Upon learning about Crosswinds Foundation and our mission, it is not unusual for someone to ask something along the lines of, "What do you think is the biggest cultural threat facing the church today or, what is the primary shift you see occurring in the culture?" The answer to this question is certainly important as it is a very good indicator of cultural issues we must be aware of and able to address, from a biblical worldview. While everyone may not come up with the same answer for the number one threat, or biggest issue, I think there are several issues that would be common to most lists. Following are, in no particular order, ten cultural deceptions/shifts, that are prevalent in our society today; particularly, as relates to matters of faith. 1. God doesn't exist/isn't real/is dead. Atheism, or the belief there is no God, continues to increase. A 2007 Gallup Poll found that 6% of Americans do not believe God exists and 8% are not sure if God exists. Similarly, a 2008 Pew Report found that 92% believe in God, but only 71% admit to being absolutely certain God exists. Though small in number, this group had become increasingly aggressive and successful in promoting its views and agenda. Its growing influence is due, in part, to their becoming better organized and marketed and utilizing the cultural platform given certain prominent atheists, such as Richard Dawkins, who have learned to mainstream their message through the media, public debates with Christian scholars, and the books they author....READ MORE
	NOW AVAILABLE: SPIRITUAL BUFFET This book is a compilation of articles published in the Alabama Baptist Newspaper that were written by Crosswinds' staff members, Bob Waldrep and Ron Carter. Topics include: Atheism and Agnostics Universalists and Unitarians Occultism Wicca (Witchcraft) New Age Word-Faith Movement Mormonism Jehovah's Witnesses...and more. CLICK TO EMAIL YOUR ORDER OR OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION $10, INCLUDES SHIPPING/HANDLING If ordering just let us know the number of copies you want. Be sure and include your shipping address and telephone number. You can also order by telephone at 205-327-8317. Please do not include credit card information if ordering by email. ABOUT CROSSWINDS FOUNDATION CrossingCurrents Read back issues of our newsletter and other articles in our archives section. Go there now... Media View videos produced by the Crosswinds Foundation or featuring Crosswinds staff. Watch Now About Our Leadership and Staff Bob Waldrep has been engaged in cultural apologetics, with an emphasis on new religious movements, since 1993. Through the years, he has observed and addressed cultural trends that have altered various elements of our society; especially, as pertains to matters of faith and spirituality. More... The Mission The Crosswinds Foundation was estblished to assist those who are interested in engaging the cultural shifts that are occuring in our world. Our mission can be expressed in three words: Inform, Instruct, and Influence. More... The Message We provide consulting services, publications, curriculum, and presentations to churches, educators, professional societies, policy makers, civic groups, and other organizations and individuals interested in cultural issues. More... Catch the Crosswinds Blog All the latest information is now available on the Crosswinds Foundation Blog. Learn about the intersection of faith and culture with regular posts from Crosswinds leaders. Go there now... Contact Us Our staff is available to provide more information about our program presentations and excellent resources. More...