In the aftermath of my rather defiant posts both here in Patheos and over on NRO, several readers have asked me to take a deeper look at the biblical justification for the right of self defense (and defense of others) outside the context of law enforcement and military operations. It is quite clear that God has not merely sanctioned the right of self defense but has explicitly approved even the use of deadly force to protect human life. (more…) Read more
As a conservative, I’m going to admit to a guilty pleasure — I love On Point with Tom Ashbrook, an NPR talk radio show based in Boston. Ashbrook covers fascinating topics, draws excellent guests, and is an effective and fair interviewer. This week Wade Goodwyn is filling in as host, and yesterday he focused on the gun control debate following the Aurora massacre. One of his guests, Dan Gross, president of the Brady Campaign, kept making a demonstrably flawed argument:... Read more
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Jon Stewart discusses ABC’s unfair quest to link the movie-mass-murderer to the tea party: The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Get More: Daily Show Full Episodes,Political Humor & Satire Blog,The Daily Show on Facebook Read more on the Faith and Family Channel The Profound Theological Awesomeness of the Superman Trailers What is the Predominant Religion on The Bachelorette? Justin Bieber: Abortion is Killing a Baby Office Depot’s Lady Gaga Initiative Insults True “Bravery” I’m a White Republican Raising a... Read more
Given that the Olympics are looming, I think I’m going to use a medal system to rate the silly Mainstream Media commentary directed at Mitt’s faith. A gold goes to epic displays of bigotry and ignorance, a silver to mild malice and moderate ignorance, while mere garden-variety ignorance earns a bronze. This weekend the Washington Post delivered a classic silver-medal effort with Lisa Miller’s column entitled “Can Romney reconcile his wealth and his faith?” (more…) Read more
The newly engaged couple, Jef Holm and The Bachelorette Emily Maynard were interviewed by “Good Morning America” on Monday. (more…) Read more
Warner Bros., the studio behind The Dark Knight Rises, is making a donation to charities supporting victims of the Aurora, Colo., shooting rampage. Read more
Just as when I thought that movie life couldn’t get much better, when a cinematic trifecta of Avengers, the new, darker Spiderman, and the final Batman couldn’t be improved upon, we see on the horizon a re-imagined Superman franchise by the creators of 300 and Batman. I almost wept with joy. (more…) Read more
I’m much more involved in political/cultural battles than I am in theological squabbles, but ever since I first dipped my toe in those tumultuous waters, I’ve heard the same criticism again and again: Reformed believers are just so darn arrogant. (more…) Read more
On the Bachelorette, there is vague talk of “blessings,” “destiny,” and “following your heart” in between hot tub sessions. However, there's little mention of a biblical worldview from the contestants. Read more
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