If we wish to maintain that unity, we ought to give precedence to the arguments of those consensus documents – not receiving them as inspired, but searching the Scriptures to see whether these things are so, hearing with humility and grace, not a proud supposition that our own interpretations must be superior. If we do... Continue Reading

Christian Piety is rooted in the fear of God from the heart, and a commitment to the expansion of God’s Kingdom on earth though evangelism and discipleship.  The Kingdom of God is the arena wherever God rules, whether it is in the church, in the family, in the board room, or in the town hall.... Continue Reading

I am not arguing for advocating religion in public schools. In fact, I think some of the importance of fostering discussion of religion in schools is to help students understand its flaws as well as its beauty. I am, however, a believer in good teaching and in giving students the tools and opportunities to think... Continue Reading

There are real and substantial human and personal interests competing with “freedom of expression” when it comes to the question of art and pornography. If we, as a society, are to decide against these interests, we should face up to what we are prepared to sacrifice, particularly when it comes to the well-being of children.... Continue Reading

“We believe ourselves exempt from the lessons of Jesus’ scathing attacks on religious phonies because we view our faith through a self-righteous lens. Jesus’ insight on the subject applies to others but not us, we tell ourselves. Our faith is beyond reproach. Such dismissive treatment of Jesus’ words, however, proves how much we resemble the... Continue Reading

“Keswick theology is pervasive because countless people have propagated it in so many ways, especially in sermons and devotional writings. It is appealing because Christians struggle with sin and want to be victorious in that struggle now. Keswick theology offers a quick fix, and its shortcut to instant victory appeals to genuine longings for holiness.”  ... Continue Reading

“The results suggest that altruistic behaviour may be governed more by relationships, even brief ones, than instincts. ‘I think the findings will stir up some controversy, but in a good way,’ Dweck said. ‘People often call something ‘innate’ because they don’t understand the kinds of subtle experiences that can make something, like altruism, flourish.”  ... Continue Reading

“The numbers that show that children raised by their two biological (or adoptive) parents do substantially better in every respect in life than those who are not. They do better in school and in higher education, they do better at jobs and economically, they develop more stable and lasting relationships personally.”   How big a... Continue Reading

“A man who is “willing” to save sex is a man whose choice to abstain from nonmarital sex likely isn’t underlain by much other than the absence of my consent. He’d be as content—or more—dating a woman who doesn’t practice chastity. But I don’t want to marry a man who settled for a chaste woman. I want a... Continue Reading

“What are the assumptions about faith made by the ”new atheists”? Some are empirically untenable, such as the idea that religion is the major cause of hatred and violence in the world (some of the most horrendous crimes in modern history were committed by regimes and movements with atheist ideologies). Or the idea that religion... Continue Reading