Law and Politics

Gun Rights? How should Christians think about these things?

The Gospel Coalition has started a great set of debates it appears.  The first of these is on gun ownership.  A pro and con argument made by two theologians that are both concerned for preserving life.  It would be easy to listen to the debate and just let one side reinforce your prior belief.  But I encourage you to listen openly and consider deeply the arguments offered, allow yourself to be changed and informed because you truly come to understand…

Pastoral Reflections on the First Presidential Debate of 2020

On Tuesday Night, I sat with my family and watched the first presidential debate of the election season.  And yes, we watched the entire thing, from beginning to end.  Now, you may be thinking, “Why would you subject yourself and your family to that?”  The short answer is “Because it is a civic responsibility.”  Each of us lives in a democratic republic and that means we, the people, have been entrusted with a great responsibility to learn about the candidates,…

Justice or Social Justice?

Answer these questions, then watch this video and reflect upon your previous answers: What is Justice? What is social justice? Which do you think we need more? Watch this video: What is the difference between justice and all other forms of justice? Why should Christians care about the distinctions this video raises? Are there any flaws in the arguments presented in the video? For further reflection, consider this study guide.

An Excellent post on spotting Authoritarian Leadership

This is a repost from bruceashford.net Hannah Arendt on How to Spot (and Resist) Authoritarian and Totalitarian Leaders and Movements During the upcoming year, I intend to study the authoritarian and totalitarian impulses that exist among portions of the Left and the Right in Western liberal democracies. I’ve just finished reading a fascinating book, Polish political philosopher Ryszard Legutko’s The Demon in Democracy: Totalitarian Temptations in Free Societies. I’ll also read Italian political philosopher Augusto Del Noce’s The Age of…

Good articles for keeping up with culture and politics

Many of these come from here.  Here are some particularly insightful pages worth reading: India and New Zealand have granted personhood to rivers.  That is right, those bodies of water that flow to the ocean. They are now officially recognized people, which means that humans can’t interfere with their natural flow.  This piece looks at how such an argument might relate to the abortion and protection of the unborn. Here is an article on the millennial preference for traditional single…

Governments and Budgets – where is the boundary line?

Just because a government is capable of taxing its citizens and giving the money to another citizen or state doesn’t mean it is a good idea.  Recently I was reading an article from our CRC brothers north of the 49th parallel that was extolling the fact that Christians could and should rejoice that money is being given to all sorts of social causes and international issues.  This seems to be to be a fundamental misunderstanding of government and a blurring…

Why can’t Bible Believers participate in Same-sex wedding Ceremonies

With the Washington State Supreme Court hearing oral Arguments in the Barronelle Stutzman (Arlene’s Flowers) case, today seems like a good time to try and help people understand why Bible Believing Christians can’t in good conscience participate in Same-Sex wedding ceremonies.  I don’t presume to bring complete argument that is one size fits all, but what I do hope to present is an emotional argument akin to the kinds of arguments that the LGBTQ Lobby has used so many times…

Wisdom in the Election of 2016

Is the Election of 2016 wearing on your nerves?  Are you frustrated with the quality of the candidates?  Are you unsure how you will vote?  Probably all of us are.  In the midst of this frustration, let me offer you a short, well written piece for reflection. Kevin Deyoung offers a great post entitled “Seeking Clarity in this confusing election season”  As with most things from Rev. Deyoung, it is well thought, pastoral and measured in its response, taking into…
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