A Victory for Religious Freedom in Canada
by Mathew BlockYesterday brought news of a significant victory for religious freedom in Canada. Continue Reading »
Yesterday brought news of a significant victory for religious freedom in Canada. Continue Reading »
In light of new comments from Hillsong’s head pastor, Brian Houston, I wanted to add some additional thoughts to the critical comments I made on Friday. Continue Reading »
Not so long ago the term homophobia didn’t exist, but now it’s everywhere. Why do people like it so much? Continue Reading »
Defenders of offensive remarks left with little ground to stand on. . . . Continue Reading »
Recent events remind us that the major roadblock to progress in Lutheran-Orthodox discussions is the liberal Protestantism at work in many Lutheran World Federation churches. Continue Reading »
To determine the crux of a contemporary issue, we must first determine the crux of history. Continue Reading »
Marilynne Robinson repeats the conclusion that Jesus had nothing to say about homosexuality. But that conclusion severs the connection between Jesus and his specially commissioned apostolic witnesses. Continue Reading »
Shame is not only the avoidance of self-knowledge. It may also lead to the refusal to recognize one’s neighbors. Continue Reading »
As Long As They Spell Our Names Right We are incessantly told that we live in a celebrity culture, and it is in large part true. If a celebrity is defined as someone who is well known for being well known, then publicity is the lifeblood of a celebrity culture. Any publicity is good publicity. As it . . . . Continue Reading »
In his influential book The Courage to Be Catholic, George Weigel wrote about the “The Truce of 1968.” By that is meant the decision not to discipline the many theologians and priests who, in a public and concerted campaign, rejected the teaching of the 1968 encyclical on human sexuality, . . . . Continue Reading »