Love Wins
No, I am not submitting a belated entry into the heated conversation about Rob Bell’s latest book. I haven’t read Love Wins, so it would be inappropriate for me to enter the conversation. I do know, howeve...
Christians and the Common Good
For the longest time, when Christians have thought about political engagement, they have often begun the discussion with the question: what is the biblical role of government? This is not a comple...
Why Christians Don't Like Jesus
As the Red Letter Christian movement came to be known, I realized it would never be accepted. This is because many Christians don’t really like the God that is revealed in Jesus Christ. They want the God tha...
The Egyptian Revolution and Theological Reformation
It's risky to make historical comparisons. If we say, "This event is exactly the same as that event, " our comparison blinds us to the uniqueness of a historical moment. But if we say, "This event is in some ...
The Health Care Debate Once Again. . .
Few things generate more controversy among Christians than political differences (though doctrinal differences are a close second!). With last nights repeal of the "Job-Killing Health Care Law Act" by a vote of...