Against the Communion of Rome on the Worship of Images
They who make images divide Christ’s two, inseparable natures in the minds of men, who are trained by images to think of a fantasy of his human nature, and not that eminent return which shall consummate our salvation.
If Christ is “the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature” (Heb. 1:3), and if it is absolutely impermissible to portray God, as Rome herself says in Catechism 2129, then how can it be right to portray him who is the image and revelation of God? For if the... Continue Reading
Top 50 Stories on The Aquila Report for 2024: 1-10
Numbers 1-10 of the top 50 articles for 2024
In keeping with the journalistic tradition of looking back at the recent past, we present the top 50 stories of the year that were read on The Aquila Report site based on the number of hits. We will present the 50 stories in groups of 10 to run on five lists on consecutive days. Here... Continue Reading
The Problem with the King’s Gospel
You might have expected the King, as the head of the Church of England, to offer more than basic humanist doctrine, tinged with a splash of religiosity.
The main problem with the King’s Gospel [is]…it is a gospel for our age—which is no gospel at all. Ultimately it leaves out the real Christ, and leaves us with a collection of wishes and cliches—which saves no one. In a year when the Archbishop of Canterbury was forced to resign, and with continued... Continue Reading
What Is Happening in Germany?
And Why Americans Should Pay Attention
Germany is historically a Christian country, the birthplace of the Reformation, and a stronghold of Western civilization. Although much of the nation has secularized, the remnants of Christian Germany are still visible in places. If Germany as a nation survives, those historic roots could serve as the foundation for Christian revival. With the recent... Continue Reading
What’s Wrong with Wanting Grandchildren?
With more millennials choosing no kids, would-be grandparents mourn the end of their family line.
The view that children are unnecessary burdens or optional accessories did not start with millennials, but it has reached its logical conclusion in that generation. The rapid disappearance and replacement of once-common family relationships, including siblings, cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents has made the world lonelier for young and old alike. People often joke... Continue Reading
Top 50 Stories on The Aquila Report for 2024: 11-20
Numbers 11-20 of the top 50 articles for 2024
In keeping with the journalistic tradition of looking back at the recent past, we present the top 50 stories of the year that were read on The Aquila Report site based on the number of hits. We will present the 50 stories in groups of 10 to run on five lists on consecutive days. Here... Continue Reading
Millions of Americans Will Do Anything for Their Kids’ Sports, Including Cutting Church
Travel sports has grown into a $39 billion dollar industry while churches are seeing a decrease in members and Sunday worshippers.
On average, kids are spending more than 16 hours each week in sports. Practices, games, and tournaments are eating up a large portion of a family’s time together. And when stressed and overbooked families are looking at their weekly schedules, it is often Sunday worship and midweek church activities that don’t make the cut. ... Continue Reading
The Light That Shines Above the Void
Recognizing meaning beyond ourselves makes possible all we cannot understand directly—demons, angels, evil, and unrelenting love.
An image of a baby lying in a rented hay box is so far removed from the world’s view of success that it can only come from another place, and mean something completely different. Imagine for a moment that there is nothing of worth in this world, as worth has no intrinsic meaning. Each... Continue Reading
Engage Bespoke Spirituality: Reflections from Conversations on Campus
Bespoke spiritualists are asking, alongside Pilate, “What is truth?”
Because of his claim on truth, Jesus will be a stumbling block to many in this generation, but let’s not add extra, unnecessary offense—Jesus’ radical offer of undeserved grace is offensive enough. Though the truth may appear restrictive to bespoke spiritualists, this truth can set them free, as it has us (John 8:32). During... Continue Reading
Top 50 Stories on The Aquila Report for 2024: 21-30
Numbers 21-30 of the top 50 articles for 2024
In keeping with the journalistic tradition of looking back at the recent past, we present the top 50 stories of the year that were read on The Aquila Report site based on the number of hits. We will present the 50 stories in groups of 10 to run on five lists on consecutive days. Here... Continue Reading
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