W.R. Inge once wrote, "A nation is a society united by a delusion about its ancestry and a common fear of its neighbors." One need look no further than the American Revolution to see this claim's merit. This weekend a lot of Americans, and especially Christian Americans, are experiencing a patriotic fervor that's premised upon historical falsehoods concerning our country's … [Read more...] about 13th Annual “Debunking the 4th”: Top 10 Unsightly Facts about the American Revolution
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Abandoning the Cult of Prooftexting: Why I Don’t Attend or Lead Bible Studies Anymore
Confession is good for the soul, so it seems wise to begin there: Five years ago I stopped attending and leading Bible Studies. It’s not that I don’t believe in the importance of studying the Bible in community anymore. It's the core incongruity of social expectations each time I try, which has led to an unhealthy recurring pattern of hurt feelings and damaged relationships. … [Read more...] about Abandoning the Cult of Prooftexting: Why I Don’t Attend or Lead Bible Studies Anymore
Answering Two Big Questions: What Is the Meaning of Life and Why Am I Here?
It has been said that it's not enough to know your "What?" in life. It's crucial to dig deeper and understand your "Why?" The former is like a compass pointing toward what direction to go. The latter nourishes you along the journey. The question of "What?" is vital. It tells a person they're a parent and have a responsibility to care for his or her child. Yet the question of … [Read more...] about Answering Two Big Questions: What Is the Meaning of Life and Why Am I Here?
What Hath Caesar to Do with Jesus? Reflections on Church-State Models
It seems to me that the dynamic relationship between church and state is one of irresolvable complexity. There is no simple answer. There is no one systematic paradigm or "biblical" formulation that defines what Christians' political activity should look like, neatly ties off all the loose ends, and is conveniently applicable to all geo-politcal and socio-economic contexts. An … [Read more...] about What Hath Caesar to Do with Jesus? Reflections on Church-State Models
12th Annual “Debunking the 4th”: Top 10 Unsightly Facts about the American Revolution
Preface. W.R. Inge once wrote, "A nation is a society united by a delusion about its ancestry and a common fear of its neighbors." One need look no further than the American Revolution to see this claim's merit. This week a lot of American Christians are experiencing a patriotic fervor that's premised upon historical falsehoods concerning our country's origin story. Let’s … [Read more...] about 12th Annual “Debunking the 4th”: Top 10 Unsightly Facts about the American Revolution
