There Is No Woke Right, Part 3
Hegemonic Power and Lived Experience
Human beings are intentional creatures, meaning that every action we take has a purpose. As Voegelin says, “Truth is never discovered in an empty space,” meaning that we only differ from the opinions imposed on us by society when those opinions clash with a given project in which we are personally involved14. If the truth... Continue Reading
Neo-Confederates Among Us? A Cultural Misunderstanding Considered
We can condemn slavery in general, and its attendant abominations, without thereby wholly condemning those that lived in the Southern society that approved it, and without disapproving all else that they did.
As suggested by my examples above, there are many of us in the pews in the PCA who think differently than Mrs. French and who take exception to this movement of historical condemnation. We recognize that one can condemn slavery in general, and its attendant abominations like separating families in particular, without thereby wholly condemning... Continue Reading
Evangelicals for Kamala?
My goal here is not to discuss all of the political issues, but to show how critical this election is and what part evangelicals must play in it.
The evangelical world still holds a powerful weapon in its hands. Because of the electoral college, what really matters in elections is what happens in each states. In 2020 Biden beat Trump in Arizona by 10,935 votes. In Georgia, Biden won by 14,152 votes. In Wisconsin, Biden won by 20,546 votes. That’s a total of... Continue Reading
Changing the Bible?
Responding to a blog post: Christ fulfilled the law, he didn't change it.
The author of the article states ,”Although it makes me uncomfortable, I can’t get away from the nagging feeling that Jesus is appealing to a truth that is higher and deeper and, dare I say, truer, than scripture. My evangelical and inerrantist roots cringe at putting those last three words together: “truer than scripture.” And... Continue Reading
The Information Age Shifts Toward a Different Kind of Dystopia
The person and work of Jesus is still Good News, even in an era like ours.
Christians will need to think deeply about how to respond as our culture shifts, from a time of information choice and overload to information control, and especially the crisis of trust that it brings. It certainly will require of us a level of discernment. This, in turn, requires a solid grounding in truth, specifically the truth about... Continue Reading
We Must Stand
Those with Courage to Resist Wickedness Must be Honored
Most importantly, we need awards for political leaders who exercise their proper dominion to rule in such a way that nature might continue to exist as it awaits its ultimate perfection by grace, not eradicated by techne. Only by honoring courage will we free future generations to live as Christians in freedom and abundance, built... Continue Reading
Christian Colleges Face the Demographic Cliff
How should Christian families, churches, and philanthropists react?
Christian families and philanthropists should demand that Christian colleges have a clear reason for their existence. In other words, they must be recognizably Christian and more in tune with Christian orthodoxy than the shifting contours of American culture. In higher education, the demographic cliff of 2026 has been in the front windshield for a... Continue Reading
Contemplation Upon a Most Ridiculous Comment: Or, Where An Obsession with a Comprehensive Protestant Social View Sometimes Leads
Is this a good idea? “To help prevent tragedies like this [attempted assassinations] in the future the USA must immediately implement mandatory weight training for all school boys five days per week.”
Then too, it seems doubtful whether that is a reliable theory of the relation of one’s physical activities to one’s propensity for political violence. Maybe the challenge of weightlifting would have been an outlet for the young man’s anger and aggression, sure; but maybe it would have just made him a bulkier attempted assassin. ... Continue Reading
Gay Nazarenes Article Corrected
During Pride Month I wrote “Gay Nazarenes” about a book with the intriguing title “Why the Church of the Nazarene Should be Fully LGBTQ+ Affirming.” This is a correction.
Word has just emerged that the Nazarene denomination has taken a bold stand against free sex. A Church of the Nazarene court has found Thomas Jay Oord guilty of affirming and advocating for the inclusion of LGBTQ+ members, contrary to the church’s teachings. The church stated in part, “The Church of the Nazarene holds that... Continue Reading
Sayers, Creed and Chaos
The Whimsical Christian: 18 Essays by Sayers, Dorothy L.: The importance of Christian creeds.
“It to be a grave mistake to present Christianity as something charming and popular with no offense in it. Seeing that Christ went about the world giving the most violent offense to all kinds of people, it would seem absurd to expect that the doctrine of his person can be so presented as to offend... Continue Reading
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