The doctrine of vocation, though neglected for a long time, is coming back in force. Though “vocation” refers to God’s various callings in which we are to love and serve our neighbors and goes far beyond a “job,” it does include what we do to
The doctrine of vocation, though neglected for a long time, is coming back in force. Though “vocation” refers to God’s various callings in which we are to love and serve our neighbors and goes far beyond a “job,” it does include what we do to
Yes, England and other European countries are more secularized than the United States. And yet those countries may be more willing to pursue moral legislation than we are. Great Britain is about to launch a major assault on online pornography. (more…)
It has long been said that dogs can only see in black and white. But scientists have now proven that they do, in fact, perceive colors, though in a slightly different spectrum from humans, and that they derive information from the color of objects that
According to a recent study, more and more Americans–on some issues a majority of them–no longer believe in the rights guaranteed by the First Amendment. Especially when it comes to religious freedom. (more…)
Kate Middleton and Prince William had their baby–a boy who may well succeed his grandfather Prince Charles and his father to someday be king of Great Britain. The succession law had been changed so that a firstborn girl could inherit the throne directly as Queen,
I’m back home after two weeks, having taken my vacation and then going to the Consortium for Classical Lutheran Education conference, trying to get back to normal. Thanks to everyone who posted comments on those general categories while I was incommunicado. There were some good
Russell Moore, identified as per our previous discussion as one of those “Lutheran Baptists,” was recently appointed head of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, which makes pronouncements on public policy for that church body. But Rev. Moore is going
On the front page of Saturday’s Washington Post: An article about what people wear to church, raising issues of decorum, modesty, and the meaning of clothes. (more…)
This is the season when churches go out to convention. The denomination that I grew up in, the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), threw out all barriers against homosexuality, in addition to passing other progressive resolutions. Such measures are highly unlikely in my current church,
Pope Francis will be offering a plenary indulgence–that is, a full release from Purgatory for sins committed up to that point–for those who follow the World Youth Day activities on Twitter or other social media sites. (more…)
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