Why It’s Ridiculous To Blame The Reformation For Secularization
Lamentations over the Reformation tend to focus on, not theology, but what are viewed as its inevitable and detrimental social and political consequences.
Whoopi Goldberg Has No Idea What She’s Talking About
In accusing Christians of remaining silent about race issues and Charlottesville, Whoopi Goldberg displays ignorance.
Are Christians Callous Toward The Poor For Thinking Effort Matters?
A new poll suggests some evangelical Christians see poverty as the result of laziness, not due to circumstances. But the reality is more complicated.
Cake Wars And The Coming Conflict Over Religious Liberty
In the new book, ‘Debating Religious Liberty and Discrimination,’ three authors debate the need to protect religious liberty from zealous LGBT advocates. It’s a civil debate, but the persecution of of people of faith over the issue remains as uncivil as ever.
How Should Churches Respond To Unwed Mothers?
Maddi Runkles is just a small symptom of a larger dilemma within the church: holding unwed, pregnant teen girls to a separate set of standards than others who fall from grace.
What Would Discovering Alien Life Mean For Christianity? Probably Nothing
If you want me to believe in an alien, show me its body, and then we’ll talk. If this happens, it will not be jarring to my Christian faith.
Mary Magdalene Is A Lot More Mysterious Than You Think
The New Testament provides only glimpses of Mary Magdalene and only the subtlest hints about her status in society. Writers since then have attempted to fill in the blanks with conjecture.
Why Demanding Equality In All Things Makes Us Narcissists
The individual, many believe, must be cared for in all things despite the cost to others (a narcissistic notion)—all in the name of equality.
80 Years Ago, Hilaire Belloc Predicted Radical Islam’s Re-Emergence Because Of Secularization
His insight into Islam at a time England was preoccupied—with Hitler, communism abroad, and a fascist movement at home—was exceptional. And penetrating.
How Evangelicals Invented Liberals’ Favorite Legal Doctrine
John Compton’s book ‘The Evangelical Origins of the Living Constitution’ argues that some of the worst political excesses of modern liberals were created and enabled by the progenitors of the religious right.
Here’s The Speech Jeff Sessions Delivered To Christian First Amendment Lawyers
In prepared remarks before a group of Christian attorneys and religious liberty advocates, Attorney General Jeff Sessions noted that religious freedom is at the core of the American experience.
Mark Zuckerberg Is Clueless About Church If He Thinks Facebook Can Replicate It
Facebook reflects a diseased society that has failed to share its faith with the next generation, and has succumbed instead to moralistic therapeutic deism.
Report: Attacks On America’s First Freedom Increased 76 Percent In Three Years
On America’s birthday, it is appropriate to be thankful and reflect on how we can guard against the suppression of religious freedom, before it is too late.
The Pitfalls Of Debating The Pope’s Liberal Politics
George Neumayr’s book, ‘The Political Pope,’ laments Francis’ embrace of liberalism and walks a fine line between just criticism and jeremiad.
The Only Way Humankind Stops The Machines From Taking Over Is Getting Religion
Mark O’Connell’s interactions with transhumanists show that modern man is not prepared to argue against transhumanism. He must either accept it or find a theological alternative.
Aspen Ideas: Mark Zuckerberg For President
Zuckerberg would enter such a contest with the greatest knowledge of the electorate and analytics of any candidate.
How Vacation Bible School Drove Millennials Away From Church
As an outreach strategy, Vacation Bible School is usually a flop, but still the chorus echoes across the country: ‘At least we planted the seed.’
Islamic Terrorists Aren’t Nihilists, They’re Firm Believers In Evil
A reasonable interpretation would be not that the terrorists believe in nothing, but rather that they believe, deeply and radically, in the affirmative commands of the Quran.
What I Learned About God From My Father
Fathers have an enormous influence on their children for good or for ill. By their character and actions, they teach their children who God is.
Sen. Bernie Sanders Defends His Attack On Christians
Opposing a political nomination on religious grounds is contrary to our nation’s founding principles of tolerance, equality, and entitlement to the goods and services of others.
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