Intinction and the BCO: A Response to Clair Davis
The practice of intinction: a matter of diversity or theological aberration?
Dr. Davis is trying to make the intinction debate an issue about people, but the truth is that this isn’t about people; it’s primarily about ceremonial representations of eucharistic theology. Secondarily, and perhaps no less significantly, it’s about the authority of the Church to ensure that the Lord’s service is performed in a manner that... Continue Reading
The True Bread of Heaven that Satisfies Our Hunger
Sandwich – Bar – Bread – Loaf – Lord – Manna – LORD—Bethlehem
Jesus also knew we have a deep spiritual hunger that only he can satisfy. To end that famine, on the cross the Father ground up – kneaded up – his dear, dear willing Son. And from this crushing and grinding and kneading and molding and baking on the cross came a loaf with sweet life... Continue Reading
Sex and the Single Olympian: Lolo Jones Talks about Her Virginity
The world-class runner shows that virginity isn't just for nerdy 18-year-olds – and that following God's plan for sexuality can be really hard
Is it sad that we are more impressed that an attractive 29-year-old woman has managed not have sex than we are that she has distinguished herself as one of the best runners in the world? Perhaps. But we’ve seen this before with another world-class athlete. Lori “Lolo” Jones is a world-class athlete. She won three... Continue Reading
Morality—the Secular Response?
Can science explain morality?
If one secularist says morality is broken and needs to be fixed, then another can say it is not broken and does not need to be fixed. So they are left with nothing but arbitrary opinions as people try to pick and choose their own morality. Morality has always been a problem for secular humanism... Continue Reading
Denied a Hotel Room by Atheist Proprietor in London
The intolerance of the so called tolerant
There is the preferred public perception that Christians are the intolerant ones and atheists are the unstinting champions of diversity and tolerance. But I guess not in this case? But you’ve given me something to muse on: Do atheists actually believe and practice their own creed of tolerance and diversity, or simply employ the rhetoric?... Continue Reading
Same-Sex Marriage: Anger over Bishop’s Bigamy and Incest Jibe
Should equality extend legislation on same-sex marriage to include bigamy and even incest?
“If we really want equality, why does that equality not extend to nieces who genuinely, truly love their uncles?” A Catholic bishop has sparked outrage among equality campaigners by suggesting that the Scottish Government could extend legislation on same-sex marriage to include bigamy and even incest, if it truly believed in equality. Bishop Hugh Gilbert... Continue Reading
Strange Bedfellows: Dissing ‘Christian’ America
Americans United for Separation of Church and State praise the NAE
The National Association of Evangelicals (NAE), having just rejected that America is a Christian nation, has earned unsought praise from the ultra liberal and secularist Americans United for the Separation for Church and State (AU). “The NAE represents a broad swath of evangelical denominations, so these results give us some cause to celebrate,” recently... Continue Reading
DC Mayor Vincent Gray drama has become about ethics
The Christian scriptures explicitly call on Christians to show courtesy and respect to the governing authority because it is established by God
(Editor's Note: Scott Redd is President of RTS Washington Campus and is a newly appointed contributor to the Washington Post's local 'On Faith' website. This is his first contribution.)
Why US Sikhs have feared attack for more than a decade
Sikhs, who wear distinctive clothing as acts of faith, have been on high alert in America since the 9/11 attacks
Sikhs, who follow teachings passed down by a series of gurus, or spiritual guides, are defined both by appearance and belief in a single god. Rituals are forbidden, as are cutting and shaving hair. They don’t fast, have no worship attendance requirements, have no clergy, and disavow “superstition.” They also shun intoxicants, alcohol and tobacco.
Derek Thomas’ Commentary on Acts Finalist for Prestigious Christian Book Award
All volumes in the REC series are written by pastor-scholars, and the content is scholarly but not academic.
In his exposition of Acts, Thomas points to evidence of the continuing ministry of Jesus Christ through the Holy Spirit. He applies biblical truth in contemporary context as he presents lessons for missions, church growth, and Christians’ engagement with postmodernity.