Crucifixion in Kiev
Ukrainians who may disagree on course, are nonetheless allied in this: the time of systemic injustice, bullying, intimidation, and trampling of rights is finished
This vision of a greater Russia was recently echoed by the Patriarch of Moscow, in an ominous warning that Russia would be obligated to intervene should the situation in Ukraine devolve into civil war. Indeed, over the past year, the Patriarch has led a parallel campaign for an ecclesial hegemony that would subsume all Ukrainian... Continue Reading
Of Consciences and Cakes: A Response to Kirsten Powers
The mistake is this: The idea that forcing persons to participate in activities they consider sinful is the equivalent of Good Samaritan mercy ministries
The issue before us isn’t unlike what the church has faced in times past. In times past, entry into the civil sphere and marketplace were contingent on Christians paying homage to idols or pinching incense before the imperial cult. The question now is whether the state should use its police powers to be able to... Continue Reading
Just Saying No to Eros
How saying no to Cupid can be the key to our love life
Often when a reasonable assessment of the situation demands that Cupid be set aside, a real struggle against one’s own emotions is required. A particular challenge here is in the fact that romantic emotions are experienced as coming from our core. It seems that to say ‘no’ to them would be inauthentic, and that it... Continue Reading
Ronald Reagan on Religious Tolerance
A good time for a lesson on genuine religious freedom
“And the frustrating thing for the great majority of Americans who support and understand the special importance of religion in the national life—the frustrating thing is that those who are attacking religion claim they are doing it in the name of tolerance, freedom, and open-mindedness. Question: Isn’t the real truth that they are intolerant of... Continue Reading
Belgium Parliament Passes Law Allowing Children to be Euthanized
New law makes it easier for doctors to provide euthanasia.
“Euthanasia has been really out of control in Belgium for quite some time. We know from studies that about 32 percent of euthanasia deaths go without requests. Over half of euthanasia deaths are not reported,” he said. Belgium has become the first country in the world to approve euthanasia for children of all ages... Continue Reading
The Puritan’s View of Sex in Marriage
In Joel R. Beeke’s Living for God’s Glory: An Introduction to Calvinism, a chapter is dedicated to marriage, discussing the Puritan’s view
Puritan preachers taught that the Roman Catholic view was unbiblical, even satanic. They cited Paul, who said that the prohibition of marriage is a doctrine of devils (1 Tim. 4:1–3). Even the Puritan definitions of marriage implied the conjugal act. For example, Perkins defines marriage as “the lawful conjunction of the two married persons; that... Continue Reading
The Bible Has Disappeared From Our Children’s Lives
Almost a third of children do not know their Adam from their Noah or that David slew Goliah
The extraordinary, subversive book, with its lessons on charity, compassion and respect for others inspired generations to rebel against tyrannies of all kinds – dictators, addictions, vices. Men and women dedicated their lives to its teachings – and were ready to die for it. But today it seems that a host of martyrs lost their... Continue Reading
Ecclesiastes: God’s Answer Key
To be vain is to be myopic about self — self-glory, self-absorption, self-service
Here’s where we find the genius and hope of Ecclesiastes. Not in denying reality, but in redeeming it, where ‘under the sun’ holds the harsh reality but not the answer. The answer is not found in reformation but in transformation, and that not in ourselves but by the redemptive plan and hand of God. In... Continue Reading
Pakistan’s blasphemy laws create open season for Christian persecution
In addition to being charged with blasphemy, Christian women fear rape, forced conversion, and marriage to Muslims.
False accusations of blasphemy, forced marriages, and social hostility face Christians in Pakistan, where many view non-Muslims as a lower class and not even Pakistani, according to International Christian Concern’s William Stark. Pakistan’s anti-blasphemy law makes it illegal to speak against Islam. Todd Nettleton, director of media development at Voice of the Martyrs, said the... Continue Reading
Homosexual Legal Group in Massachusetts Files Papers to Force Catholic School to Hire Man Who’s “Married” to Another Man — Despite School’s Refusal
Gay lobby seeks to force change through the courts.
Barrett claimed to be shocked by the school’s action. But it appears that he was purposefully dishonest. He told the Boston Globe that he was raised a Catholic and that he was informed by school officials during the interview process that employees are expected to follow Catholic doctrine. However, he did not tell the school that he was openly... Continue Reading
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