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Is America Worth Celebrating?

Is America Worth Celebrating? *Note to would-be commenters: If you hope that your comment or question will be posted here, please keep it relatively brief, civil, not hostile or argumentative, and on topic. Address it to me as this is not a discussion board. Do not include any links or photos.* Today is an American […]

Why I Do Not Believe in the “Rapture”

Why I Do Not Believe in the “Rapture” *Note to would-be commenters: If you hope that your comment or question will be posted here, make sure it sticks to the topic of my post, is addressed to me (this is not a discussion board), does not misrepresent anything I wrote, I not argumentative or hostile, […]

Does Christianity Require a “Leap of Faith?”

Does Christianity Require a “Leap of Faith?” *Note to would-be commenters: If you hope your comment will be published here, follow these rules. Do not include any photos or links. Be civil and respectful, not hostile or argumentative. Stick to the subjects; do not misrepresent what I wrote. Keep it relatively brief.* I recently engaged […]

More of Jesus and Less of John Wayne: Prescription for American Evangelicalism

More of Jesus and Less of John Wayne: Prescription for American Evangelicalism *Note to would-be commenters: Know that this is not a discussion board; your comment may or may not be approved to appear here. If you hope for it to be approved and appear here, make sure it is relatively brief, on topic, addressed […]

Why Not “Against Fundamentalism?”

Why Not “Against Fundamentalism?” *Note to would-be commenters: Know that this is not a discussion board; it is more like an editorial page. Letters to the editor do not always get published. If you choose to compose and post a comment, know that it may not be posted here, especially if it is overly long, […]

Are Bad Christians Jesus’s Fault?

Are Bad Christians Jesus’s Fault? *Note to would-be commenters: If you choose to comment, know that this is not a discussion board. Think of it as an opinion page of a newspaper or magazine. I, the editor, choose which “letters” to publish. If you hope for your comment to appear here, make sure it is: […]

Toxic Masculinity or Aspirational Masculinity?

Toxic Masculinity or Aspirational Masculinity? *Note to would-be commenters: This is not a discussion board; it is a place for me to share my opinions and have civil, respectful and constructive conversations with others about them. Comments that are overly long or off topic or uncivil will not be approved. Do not include any links […]

Calvinism the Root of Liberal Theology

Calvinism the Root of Liberal Theology I am an Arminian and a scholar of Arminian theology. Over the years I have heard many people blame Arminianism for the rise of liberal Christianity. There is a Youtube video that attempts to make that case; it is very lame. It ends with two female superstars kissing on […]

Objectifying Women and the “Billy Graham Rule”

Objectifying Women and the “Billy Graham Rule” Guest Post by Kevin B. Santiago  SHORT BIO: Kevin B. Santiago resides in Colorado with his wife and two boys enjoying a country lifestyle. Holding a master’s degree in Apologetics and Ethics from Denver Seminary, he serves as Lead Pastor at his local church. For more information visit […]

Why I Wrote “Against Liberal Theology”

Why I Wrote “Against Liberal Theology” *Note to would-be commenters: This is not a discussion board; it is a moderated blog the main purpose of which is for me to share my opinions. The secondary purpose is to engage in constructive dialogue with readers about the subjects of my blog posts. If you hope your […]