Al Mohler and Jim Wallis went toe-to-toe in a theological debate Thursday evening, presenting both sides of the question as to whether social justice is an essential part of the mission of the church. Jim Wallis, president and CEO of Sojourners, took the “yes” position, while Dr. Albert Mohler Jr., president of The Southern Baptist... Continue Reading

Julio Pino is a genocidal anti-Semite who uses his university email account to boast of sodomizing the mothers of his political opponents. But he has the protection of tenure. And he also has the protection of a cowardly administration, which fails to sufficiently condemn the behavior of a man who is probably too effeminate to... Continue Reading

It’s just a guess, but I wonder if experiential Calvinism did not play some role in exacerbating the depressions of both. Nevin first experienced depression when he was exposed to revivalism in college. On the other hand Cowper sought, gained, but could not keep the experiences. In the interest of full disclosure: I have experienced... Continue Reading

So here’s the question: in the brave new world of megachurch evangelicalism, what are the dogs that do not bark? Or, to put it in more contemporary idiom, what are the topics which never seem to be discussed on cool web videos by the usual suspects? “Is there any point to which you would wish... Continue Reading

Slavery was abhorrent, skin-color based slavery more so. But do we need to liken slavery to the Holocaust in order to condemn it? Meanwhile, notice the flip side of these associations – Piper’s kin were the equivalent of the Nazis. Is this any way to regard our families… Several recent developments among the gospel allies... Continue Reading

Political liberty, in other words, includes the political “right” to sin, provided that one’s sin does not harm others. My Baptist friends may consider it sinful, for instance, for me to baptize infants; politically, however, I am free, as a minister, to conduct the rite of baptism in a manner that conforms to my own... Continue Reading

“You will have troubles when God shall have called me away… . But take courage and fortify yourselves, for God will make use of this church and will maintain it, and assures you that He will protect it” Note from Ligonier Blog Editor: As Reformation Day (Oct. 31) approaches, we will be presenting a series... Continue Reading

Some Kansas pro-lifers believe that the agency under (Former Governor Kathleen) Sebelius deliberately destroyed evidence that supported allegations that Planned Parenthood, one of the former governor’s staunchest political allies, was failing to report child rape. A Kansas district judge Monday postponed a pre-trial hearing in the state’s criminal case against Planned Parenthood after prosecutors revealed... Continue Reading

The Draper’s Valley Presbyterian Church in Draper (Pulaski County), Virginia is preparing for a memorial service on Saturday, October 29 for their former pastor and PCA leader, Corty Cooper. They have released the following obituary. Dr. Cortez Alonzo (Corty) Cooper, 80, of Lynchburg, Va., died Tuesday morning, October 25, 2011, in the St. Joseph Hospital,... Continue Reading

The public struggles of celebrities like the late Amy Winehouse reveal how insensitive our society has become to drug and alcohol abuse. But the problem is real, says therapist LaTonya Mason Summers, and we need to reject the ugly trend of laughing at its destructive effects. This week, Amy Winehouse’s official cause of death was... Continue Reading