Nuance is an endangered species. Few people offer it, few people seem willing to tolerate it. But a lack of nuance leads to a confusing cognitive dissonance. On the far right of the Christian political spectrum are those who contend America was and should be again a Christian nation. This group wants to reintroduce biblical … Continue reading Nuance is Needed: Foreigners in Israel, America, and the Church
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End of an Evangelical Era
When I read of the closing of Trinity Evangelical Divinity School's (TEDS) main campus, I was saddened. While technically, it's moving and merging with a school in Canada, the main campus in the suburbs of Chicago is shuttering its doors and will be transformed into a sports complex. My three years on the Deerfield, IL, … Continue reading End of an Evangelical Era
Things I Taught My Sons
A Storm
“Task”
I recommend books, music, and very rarely movies. Task may be the first series I've ever recommended on my blog. But I think it's worth it. Disclaimer: The series is about an FBI task force and motorcycle gangs. So, expect violence and lots of language. Lots of it. There is no nudity, very little sexual … Continue reading “Task”
God Entranced 