Correction: When first posted I referenced an interview with Susan Sarandon. Actually, the interview was with Dana Delany of Desperate Housewives. Obviously I'm up on my celebs. Thanks Lynn for correcting me. I read this post several weeks ago and wanted to comment on but it got lost in the shuffle of a new semester. … Continue reading Abortion since 1860
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Faith and the Inauguration
Os Guinness has written a terrific oped piece in USAToday on Faith and the Inauguration. I have been hard on President Obama's policies and decisions to this point, but if I'm totally honest, there is big part of me that is eager to see what he will do, hopeful that the optimism he demonstrated will … Continue reading Faith and the Inauguration
Piper: How Barack Obama Will Make Christ a Minister of Condemnation
I have not posted much on the Presidential transition of power or the inauguration of President Elect Obama not because I'm not interested, but not well enough informed. I don't know most of the people who have been appointed to cabinet posts but most seem pleased with what he has done. I do think he … Continue reading Piper: How Barack Obama Will Make Christ a Minister of Condemnation
The Worst Christmas Present Ever, Seriously.
This one is appalling."A number of Planned Parenthood clinics in Indiana and Illinois are offering gift certificates for their services this Christmas.Officials say the vouchers enable people to give their loved ones "the gift of life" — that would help pay for annual checkups and birth control — but also can be used for abortions."Read … Continue reading The Worst Christmas Present Ever, Seriously.
Voting as an Evangelical
Ok, so the irony is I learned about his book 4 hours after I voted, but I'm still going to buy it. Maybe I'll get some guidance for the message on Nov. 2nd, 'Do Christianity and Politics Mix?' If anyone's already read it, let me know what you thought. The folks at Koinonia asked Dr. … Continue reading Voting as an Evangelical
God Entranced 