Where Christian Theology Meets Daily Life
Andrew Sullivan's Newsweek cover story, "Christianity in Crisis," admirably argues for a "simpler, purer, apolitical" version of the faith. He condemns a politicized Christianity that is concerned with prosperity and morality but dismissive of self-sacrifice and sanctification. … [Read more...]
Terrible stake of execution, Blessed compass and signpost Terrible thorn of the curse, Blessed tree of life Terrible wonder of angels, Blessed routing of demons Terrible burden of the servant, Blessed announcement of the king Terrible bitter draught, Blessed wood that sweetens foul waters Terrible nails and spear, Blessed ark and olive branch Terrible scandal of offense, Blessed road to salvation Terrible scorn and humiliation, Blessed hope of victory Terrible … [Read more...]
Two events happened last Monday that stand juxtaposed for me: Steve Jobs announced that he was taking a medical leave absence from Apple, and a priest at our parish, Fr. Seraphim, died. While journalists and pundits frantically asked and answered questions about the health of Jobs and the future of his company, writer Andy Crouch reframed the entire story around the unlikely subject of hope. “As remarkable as Steve Jobs is in countless ways,” he said, “his most singular quality has … [Read more...]
Christ is born! Do Christians put too much emphasis on Christmas and not enough on Easter? It may sound surprising, but it turns out that several serious theologians and Christian thinkers have been saying so of late. But not so fast! You can’t pit one holiday against the other. … [Read more...]
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