Citizenship Confusion: Instead of Cutting Aid, Let’s Increase It

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“We need to be known for our passion for caring for the poor and needy rather than our hatred of the State caring for them.”

CaPC Mag, Issue #4: Christians and Class, A Change of Heart About Abortion, and More!

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This week, we’re taking a hard look at issues related to class, the less fortunate, and social justice, most notably with two features exclusively available in the iPad and iPhone app (yes we are uncomfortably aware of the inconsistency) If you are financially able, make sure you download and subscribe now! (there’s a free trial if you’re [...]

Mixed Signals: Amy’s Bakery Company Public Melt Down and the Purpose of PR

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“Whatever the resolution, this is no PR success story.”

The Kiddy Pool: The Anniversary Trust Test

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“All we can do each day is thank the Lord for new mercies, assess the trail, work through it, and take a deep breath together.”

ELSEWHERE: Is Human Cloning on Its Way?

Cloning is a process we’ve been able to do for many years with many species, including Dolly the sheep. However, the first step toward human cloning just occurred, where scientists caused a stem cell to return back into its embryonic state. Time Magazine reports. What will this mean for human ethics and our understanding of [...]

Living the Gatsby Life

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“Were I filthy rich and not a Christian, I would definitely pattern my life after the culture of The Great Gatsby.”

The ‘Star Wars Kid’ and the Dark Side of the Internet

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“You may not have done something as terrible as tell some unsuspecting kid in an embarrassing video to kill himself, but you’ve responded to something similar in a mocking or derisive way.”

Star Trek Into Misogynistic Darkness?

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In scenes like that, and thousands of others, women are taught, “This is what you need to be. It doesn’t matter that Dr. Marcus is a genius or has developed a good, moral character, she looks like that in black underwear.”

Citizenship Confusion: When WORLD Mag Promotes a Radical Anti-Muslim Advocate

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In Citizenship Confusion, Alan Noble discusses how we confuse our heavenly citizenship with citizenship to the state, culture, and the world. Although I often disagree with some of their political stances, I appreciate and respect WORLD Magazine and its Editor and Chief, Marvin Olasky. WORLD has long been doing the good work of thoughtful, biblical, culture-building journalism and commentary. So, [...]

God and Country Music: Nostalgia, Alienation, and Home

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Country music takes me back to a time when things were supposedly better.