Karl Marx There are no atheists, only idolaters. As is the custom at our Sunday worship, we recite the Nicene Creed – a statement of the orthodox faith crafted by early church fathers. The opening lines confess that We believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and
As the 2016 presidential elections are finally underway we are seeing a house divided. For months, the news has been focusing on the state of Iowa, where the 2016 caucuses (the first voting) have just finished. In a recent article in the Los Angeles Times, Chris Megerian and Mark Z. Barabak
Recently a good friend challenged me to re-formulate my basic worldview categories. He had been reading James Anderson’s book, What’s Your Worldview and liked Anderson’s four basic categories. He suggested I adopt this framework. His suggestion prompted this reflection. My own worldview journey began with Francis Schaeffer at L’Abri Fellowship
A vigorous debate is underway in the United States over two different but related subjects. First was the observation raised by US presidential contender, Dr. Ben Carson. He said he does not believe that a Muslim who subscribes to Sharia law should be president. His statement raised a firestorm among
This is post 1 of 2 in the series “unbridled sexuality” Unbridled Sexuality A Little Pedophilia Never Hurt Anyone, Right? Unbridled Sexuality: A Little Pedophilia Never Hurt Anyone, part 2 Where is the new sexuality heading? (Hint: What’s the natural conclusion of postmodern ideology?) The postmodern world begins its ascent
For some years now, people who hold to the Judeo-Christian faith have represented a set of ideas and ideals significantly different—diametrically opposed, in fact—from those embraced by atheistic humanists. Society has labeled this conflicting vision as the “culture wars.” It has largely been a conflict between the church and secular
Three years ago we started a series of blog posts on the subject of social justice. The term was (and still is) popular among many younger Christ followers, but not everyone has a good grasp on its biblical roots. Our posts on the subject attracted considerable attention, for which we are
This is post 2 of 2 in the series “jihadists or atheists” Jihadists or New Atheists: Which the Bigger Threat to Religious Freedom? Jihadists or Atheists: Which the Bigger Threat to Religious Freedom? part 2 In part 1 we suggested that religious freedom is under assault by the new atheists.
This is post 1 of 2 in the series “jihadists or atheists” Jihadists or New Atheists: Which the Bigger Threat to Religious Freedom? Jihadists or Atheists: Which the Bigger Threat to Religious Freedom? part 2 We are witnessing an oppressive assault on religious freedom both here and abroad. The attack
“God gave them over,” Romans 1:24. “God gave them over,” Romans 1:26. “God gave them over,” Romans 1:28. I have read the apostle Paul’s words hundreds of times over the years. I have studied and taught from Romans 1. But as I read Nancy Pearcey’s new book, Finding Truth, I
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