During this time of less activity, I thought I'd take up a book I've wanted to read since college, but haven't read in its entirety - Augustine's City of God. I read portions in college for Political Science classes and more in seminary for Theology and Church History classes. But, the 1100 pages are intimidating. … Continue reading City of God, Book 1: Welcome to the City
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Why are we Shocked?
Don't forget, we live in Babylon. And Babylon isn't Jerusalem - never has been, never will be (in fact, earthly Jerusalem ain't no Jerusalem either). In two stages, Israel was taken into exile. First, the Northern Kingdom was conquered carried into exile to the Assyrian empire in 722BC. The Southern Kingdom of Judah help off … Continue reading Why are we Shocked?
Evangelicals, We Don’t Want Prayer in School (or Why We Shouldn’t)
Several months ago, sitting in the Indiana Memorial Union with my friend Adam deWeber, two students approached us and asked if we'd do a quick survey for a class project. We agreed and were given sheets with twenty-five or so questions. One of the questions was 'do you support prayer in schools?' I asked what … Continue reading Evangelicals, We Don’t Want Prayer in School (or Why We Shouldn’t)
Let Justice Roll Down Like Waters
I remember hearing a talk radio host recently warn people that if their church spoke about social justice, they should leave because the church isn't Christian, it's communist. I understand that labels can mean all sorts of things, but I find it hard to be against social justice. If you're against it, are you for … Continue reading Let Justice Roll Down Like Waters
Don’t Use Dead Christians to Score Rhetorical Points
Over the past few days, I have seen a few disturbing Facebook posts about Christian's slaughtered in Nigeria and the Philippines. Of course, as a Christian and, frankly as a human, I am deeply saddened by this. But, these posts have been rhetorically dishonest and so devalue and dishonor those who have died. The reports … Continue reading Don’t Use Dead Christians to Score Rhetorical Points
God Entranced 