As I mentioned in my previous post, I read two articles today about faith and politics. One from Beckwith was summarized above. The second, by John Piper is equally deserving of consideration. In his article, Taking the Swagger Out of Christian Cultural Influence, Piper walks the fine line between cultural imperialism (he doesn't call it … Continue reading Faith and Politics, pt. 2
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Faith and Politics, pt. 1
I just read two great pieces on Christians and politics. One is by Francis Beckwith, once president of Evangelical Theological Society but a recent convert to Catholicism. He writes about Mitt Romney and the 'Creedal Mistake' as well as the 'Kennedy Mistake'. About the Creedal Mistake he writes, This mistake occurs when a Christian citizen … Continue reading Faith and Politics, pt. 1
Why I hate the prosperity gospel so much, pt 1
First, let me acknowledge that the word hate has already turned some of you off. I get it. It’s because we’ve been taught, even by our churches, that there are good emotions and bad emotions. Anger and hatred are bad emotions. Love and joy are good emotions. Not true. Emotions are right or wrong based … Continue reading Why I hate the prosperity gospel so much, pt 1
My New Favorite Site
Last week I got together with a few friends to kick around the question, 'how relevant is too relevant'. The spark for the discusion was a quote by Francis Schaeffer, "the world doesn't take the church seriously becuase the church isn't serious". After looking at the A Little Leaven website, I know Schaeffer was right, … Continue reading My New Favorite Site
Men and Women in Combat?
Here's an interesting article for discussion about Coed Combat from John Piper. Thanks Heather for forwarding it to me.This is a rarity, but I don't know if I agree with everything Piper says here. I do agree with the conclusion, but not every detail of the argument. (Actually, as much as I like Piper, I … Continue reading Men and Women in Combat?
