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Should Christians Celebrate War?

Should Christians Celebrate War? The simple and obvious answer is no. Christian should not celebrate war. Jesus was a man of peace. The Bible tells us, his followers, to live at peace. Ancient Christians (2nd-4th centuries) almost universally condemned war and forbade Christians to participate in war. And yet, many American (and others) Christians celebrate […]

A Dark Day in America

A Dark Day in America Today, July 3, 2024, the news is just beginning really to sink in. The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) recently declared that a president of the US (POTUS) is immune from prosecution for acts done in the carrying out of his constitutional duties. This undeniably sets the stage […]

Us For Them: Chapter 5: Clashing Victimocracies

Us For Then: Chapter 5: Clashing Victimocracies Here I continue discussion of Austin Fischer’s excellent book Us For Them: Seeking Higher Ground in the Cultural Holy Wars (Cascade Books, 2024). I hope my comments about the book will stimulate you to buy it if not already. As he often does, Austin begins the chapter with […]

Honestly Asking Gay-Friendly Churches

Honestly Asking Gay-Friendly Churches The questions I ask here are aimed solely at churches that are 1) Bible-believing, orthodox (especially evangelical), and 2) gay-friendly (welcoming and affirming). People want to know. How do you “square” being gay-friendly (welcoming and affirming) with being Bible-believing, orthodox, evangelical? People want to know. What do you do with the […]

The Ten Commandments and Public Schools

The Ten Commandments and Public Schools According to reliable news sources, the American State of Louisiana has passed a law that the Bible’s Ten Commandments be posted in every public school room in the state. Of course, this raises concerns about the separation of church and state. But should it? That’s the question for discussion […]

Does God Know Everything?

Does God Know Everything? Okay, the title of this post is not quite right, but the program does not allow lengthy titles. Here is what this blog post should be called: What Does “Divine Omniscience Mean?” Recently I reviewed (in brief) a book of analytical theology by R. T. Mullins. It’s title is “The End […]

Us for Them: Chapter 4: The Day of Small Things

Us for Them: Chapter 4: The Day of Small Things Here I continue discussion of Austin Fischer’s excellent book Us for Them: Seeking Higher Ground in the Cultural Holy Wars (Cascade Books, 2024). I, we, come now to Chapter 4: The Day of Small Things: Learning to Think Little. I can’t help but point out […]

What If There Is Extra-terrestrial Intelligence?

What If There Is Extra-terrestrial Intelligence? I set aside God, here, of course. God is an extra-terrestrial intelligence and so are angels. I’m talking here about UFOs and creatures from “outer space.” Might such exist and might they be visiting earth? And if so, what might that mean for Christian theology? Recently I’ve watched several […]

The End of the Timeless God?

The End of the Timeless God? The book is by one R. T. Mullins. The title is The End of the Timeless God. It was published by Oxford University Press in 2016. It’s expensive. I obtained a copy to read through ILL via my local library. “In this book I argue and conclude that the […]

Us for Them: Chapter 3: The Coddling of the Church

Us for Them: Chapter 3: The Coddling of the Church Yes, I know, the full title of Chapter 3 is “The Coddling of the American Church.” WordPress doesn’t allow that many bytes in the subject line. Those who are reading the book with me and who have read this chapter may comment. Others may ask […]