Last week a blog I frequent recommended this documentary on the abortion issue. It is an issue I have committed to be more informed about and active in year round, not just in Novembers. So I found Lake of Fire in the library and watched it in two sittings, the kids afternoon naps and tonight … Continue reading Lake of Fire – a documentary on abortion
Author: Daniel Waugh
Newbigin and the Collapse of Evangelicalism
The article by Spencer ("The Coming Evangelical Collapse") has been on my mind a lot recently. I can't say I'm overly concerned by it, partly because I think he's exaggerating and partly because I think the cultural forms of evangelicalism have become a hindrance to the growth of the church. Ok, honestly, I am a … Continue reading Newbigin and the Collapse of Evangelicalism
A Note of Self Congratulation
I am not trendy nor the son of a trendy man (ok, except my cool glasses, and I got a lot of crap about them at first cause they're trendy and I'm not). I'm always five steps behind everyone in music (I was still listening to Kenny Rogers in the 8th grade), fashion (just ask … Continue reading A Note of Self Congratulation
Responses to The Coming Evangelical Collapse
I have not yet had the time to reflect on or write on the article I posted yesterday from Michael Spencer in on The Coming Evangelical Collapse. No need, because three blogs I read often have already done a great job of dissecting it.First up, Sean Lucas over at reformation21 He offers several insights:the original … Continue reading Responses to The Coming Evangelical Collapse
Evangelicalism: Losing Ground and Collapsing?
Yesterday, USA Today published the article Most Religious Groups in USA have Lost Ground, which reports the findings of a new survey on religion in America. It's fairly bleak looking as the only Christian groups to report any increase since 1990 are Protestant (Generic), up .5% and Charismatic/Pentecostal up .3%. Here's some key quotes:"When it … Continue reading Evangelicalism: Losing Ground and Collapsing?