In my youth I was fairly sympathetic with the aims of liberation theology, although I could never bring myself to accept this position in toto, as there was too much in the larger worldview that did not quite sit right with me. With liberation theologians I confess that God has called us to care for . . . . Continue Reading »
TIME Magazine’s News Feed carries the story: Ann Curry Flubs Wheaton College Commencement.Curry delivered Saturday’s speech to graduates at Wheaton College in Massachusetts, referencing the esteemed careers of a trio of alumni — reverend Billy Graham, film director Wes Craven and . . . . Continue Reading »
In 1915, Canadian medical officer John McCrae published what has become one of the most popular poems from the First World War, “In Flanders Fields” : In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely . . . . Continue Reading »
President Obama declares June to be Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month : LGBT Americans have enriched and strengthened the fabric of our national life. From business leaders and professors to athletes and first responders, LGBT individuals have achieved success and prominence in . . . . Continue Reading »
A notable characteristic of dispensationalism, one which distinguishes it from both amillennial eschatology and even from historic premillennialism, is how the dispensationalist views the Jewish people and the nation Israel. The following are some quite brief notes on the subject, followed by a . . . . Continue Reading »
Allowing people to make their own informed decisions regarding the extent of end-of-life medical treatment is crucial to respecting all people as persons. Indeed, that view was first promoted by the late great Paul Ramsey, the Christian theologian/bioethicist, in his pioneering lectures and . . . . Continue Reading »
Pakistan has passed a law to prevent its destitute from being preyed upon by rich Westerners who exploit the poor as if they were a mere biological organ plantation. From now on, only close relatives will be legally allowed to donate organs to those in need of a transplant and organ selling a . . . . Continue Reading »
Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!All Thy works shall praise Thy Name,in earth, and sky, and sea;Holy, holy, holy; merciful and mighty!God in three Persons, blessèd . . . . Continue Reading »
Is the rise of global Pentecostalism beneficial to America’s interest? Walter Russel Mead thinks it may be: Christianity is not only the world’s largest and fastest-growing faith. Christianity is also the world’s most pro-American faith. Not all Christians like American values and . . . . Continue Reading »
I was so inspired by Jessica that I began a similar daily routine. Unfortunately, it only affirmed that dancing on the sink will lead to a busted tailbone. . . . . Continue Reading »
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