“The Navy SEALs that raided bin Laden’s compound did not violate the sixth commandment (Thou shalt not kill) because, as the Heidelberg Catechism says, ‘Prevention of murder is also why government is armed with the sword.’ Surely, this was an instance where the U.S. military, by killing bin Laden, was acting in an effort to... Continue Reading

A better solution would be for the church to be the church. Local congregations should fully fund their diaconate and charge them with earnestly ministering to the needs of the poor as they become aware. The diaconate should be pro-active and eager to minister. That is the question asked by the left-leaning Christian organization, Sojourners,... Continue Reading

Regardless of how you do it, remember the infertile as the world around us celebrates motherhood. The Proverbs 31 woman needs our attention, but the 1 Samuel 1 woman does too. Mother’s Day is a particularly sensitive time in many congregations, and pastors and church leaders often don’t even know it. This is true even... Continue Reading

According to data gathered last year by the America’s Research Group, only 17.3 percent of Christian institutions surveyed define “authority of the Bible” to mean “you believe everything it says.” Other institutions said the Bible is “foundational” (30 percent); “a book of guidelines” (22 percent) or “inspired by God” (21.2 percent). Answers in Genesis President/CEO... Continue Reading

The “law-professional culture,” Justice Scalia wrote, “has largely signed on to the so-called homosexual agenda, by which I mean the agenda promoted by some homosexual activists directed at eliminating the moral opprobrium that has traditionally attached to homosexual conduct.” It’s not every day that a leading law firm fires a client for holding a position... Continue Reading

“You remain obligated to follow orders that involve interaction with others who are gay or lesbian, even if an unwillingness to do so is based on strong, sincerely held moral or religious beliefs,” the training material states…Chaplains who preach at base chapels that homosexuality is a sin are entitled to express their religious beliefs during... Continue Reading

The very natures and methods of government and Christ are diametrically opposed to each other. Government employs force and the threat of force, even violence, to impose its will. Jesus eschewed the ways of this world, especially violence. The gentle but powerful spirit of Christ moves humans to charitable deeds through internal impulsion. Government commands... Continue Reading

Congress wary after generals admit they ‘don’t know’ how ‘gays’ impact readiness Republican leaders in Congress are talking about new ways of putting the brakes on repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” after top military brass repeatedly told a House committee hearing they “don’t know” how welcoming open homosexuality in the ranks will affect combat... Continue Reading

“I personally think that the church, as the church, ought to be less concerned about speaking to politics and more concerned about service.” Americans are becoming both more secular and more religious at the same time because the “mushy middle” is disappearing and the country is becoming more polarized, said Pastor Tim Keller on Sunday,... Continue Reading

The local church should see theological education as its own responsibility before it partners with a theological seminary for concentrated studies. The seminary can provide a depth and breadth of formal studies — all needed by the minister — but it cannot replace the local church as the context where ministry is learned most directly.... Continue Reading