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Animal Rights. Where’s the Boundary?

/ Daniel Waugh

A few days ago the NY Times ran a piece entitled "Humanity even for NonHumans". Not trying to be a poser - I didn't read it because I don't read the Times. However, there's a Koinonia blog has a post "Animal Rights and the Imago Dei" by respected biblical scholar/theologian Walter Kaiser Jr. Lots to … Continue reading Animal Rights. Where’s the Boundary?

Lake of Fire – a documentary on abortion

/ Daniel Waugh

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

Newbigin and the Collapse of Evangelicalism

/ Daniel Waugh / 3 Comments

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

Responses to The Coming Evangelical Collapse

/ Daniel Waugh

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?

/ Daniel Waugh / 2 Comments

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?