Political scientist James Campbell doesn’t like Donald Trump much, but he is still going to vote for him. He argues that there is a difference between “supporting” a candidate and “voting” for him. He says that he does not “support” Trump–rather, he will feel free to
Remember when that Russian cosmonaut went up in space and when he came back reported that he didn’t see God? Things are different now for Russian space travelers. (more…)
When we think of God, we often think of Him as a transcendent being, far above and beyond this world. This would be the case whether we were mystics, Deists, or philosophers. Or, we might think of Him as a being who dwells within us.
Ireland has a corporate tax rate of 12.5% The rate in other European states is twice that. The rate in the United States is the highest in the world at 39%. Though their rate is already low, the Irish are willing to cut them
Pro-abortionists are using the threat of birth defects from Zika infections to justify abortions, including late-term abortions. But only 2% of pregnant women with Zika give birth to children with microencephaly. That is, 98% of pregnant women with Zika give birth to healthy babies. (more…)
Mother Teresa was canonized on Sunday, officially declared to be a saint. It isn’t necessary to be a Roman Catholic to appreciate this woman, who ministered to the poor and the dying on the streets of Calcutta. Her example and the sense of holiness she
NBC is developing a new series based on Charles Dickens’ classic novel Oliver Twist. The series, called Twist, will be a “procedural”–that is, it will follow the main characters as they solve crimes. Here is how the network describes the show: “A sexy contemporary take
We don’t need a president riding in on a white horse to solve our problems. We don’t need a charismatic figure like John F. Kennedy or Ronald Reagan. OK, I’d settle for a Reagan. But what we really need is someone like Calvin Coolidge. Our
Our efforts to turn Labor Day into a Christian feast commemorating the doctrine of Vocation may be catching on. I am reading and hearing more and more posts and sermons that are making the connection. Moving from “labor” to “vocation” helps to explain the central question
A few months ago, Covenant Seminary Professor Dan Doriani wrote a post at Gospel Coalition entitled The Power—and Danger—in Luther’s Concept of Work. It’s a good piece, and the author has a good understanding of the importance of Luther’s doctrine, including love and service to the neighbor.
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