Philosophical Fragments
In the wake of the election, conservative Christians are asking how they can build a political alliance with Hispanics. Rev. Samuel Rodriguez may be able to show the way. Read more
In the wake of the election, conservative Christians are asking how they can build a political alliance with Hispanics. Rev. Samuel Rodriguez may be able to show the way. Read more
Margarita A. Mooney, Patheos/Black, White and Gray: “Well, maybe these women believe they are responsible for where they are because if they didn’t believe they were responsible for their problems, how would they have hope that they could take control of their lives and have a better future? I mean, people who are already beaten down in this world don’t just want to go to a church that is going to tell them they are not in control of their... Read more
BREAKFAST LINKS 11/14/12: Joel J. Miller, Patheos/Joel J. Miller: “There is an all-or-nonthingness to the war of the heart. The self-satisfied are too easily comforted by other means. But the desperate push on because they realize they have no other choice.” Edward Blum & Paul Harvey, Belief Blog: What All Those Jesus Jokes Tell Us Bill Blankschaen, Patheos/Bill In the Blank: “My politics are determined by what I believe to be true about God, just as, I hope, all of my... Read more
The coalition in defense of educational failure is comprised of teachers unions, the Democratic Party, and media/entertainment elites. Could education reform be one of the great objectives for Christians in the twenty-first century? Could it be the issue that brings white evangelicals and minority Democrats together? Films like "Won't Back Down" show the way. Read more
BREAKFAST LINKS 11/13/12: Charles Pope, Archdiocese of Washington: Thoughts on the 5 Stages of Religious Persecution Dwight Longnecker, Patheos/Standing On My Head: “God’s mercy takes us where the wild things are. We encounter God and it was not what we thought.” Frank Viola, Patheos/Frank Viola: “Get clear on this: God will let you down. He won’t meet all your expectations. He will allow things that will cause you to conclude that He is unfaithful and doesn’t keep His promises. If... Read more
Last night, in a matchup against the Houston Texans, Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler took a helmet-to-helmet cheap-shot to the head. The linebacker who dealt the blow remained in the game — and so did Cutler. He was hit in the head again on the next play, stayed in for another six plays, and then sat out the second half with a concussion. The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick, and the San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith, were also concussed... Read more
BREAKFAST LINKS 11/12/12: Erin Straza, Patheos/Christ and Pop Culture: “In the middle of relationship, I have the chance to work out my choices—the good ones and the not-so-good ones—while anchored in steady acceptance and love.” George Neumayr, Real Clear Religion: How Obama Bamboozled Catholics Mark D. Roberts, Patheos/Mark D. Roberts: “David’s belief that he matters so much to God isn’t wishful thinking, but rather a conviction based on how God has made himself known to David.” Michael Goodwin, New York... Read more
BREAKFAST LINKS 11/09/12: Frank Viola, Patheos/Frank Viola: “But beyond all these wonderful things that the Lord did in showing us how beautiful women are in His eyes, He did something else. He chose you—a woman to depict that which He came to earth to die for—His very Bride.” Bill Blankschaen, Patheos:Bill in the Blank: “President Obama was given much. The American electorate, however, didn’t require much of him. All in the name of Fairness.” Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service: Pope... Read more
BREAKFAST LINKS 11/0812: Joe Carter, Patheos/Joe Carter’s Commonplace: “Now that we got The Most Important Election in Our Lifetime out of the way, let’s move on to truly important matters. Let’s spend some time focusing on culture and our families and our local communities. Let’s spend time on the areas of life we’ve been neglecting during the election season.” Richard Stearns, Huffington Post Religion: Goodbye, Christian American – Hello, True Christianity Tim Dalrymple, Patheos/Philosophical Fragments: “ I hope that I’m wrong,... Read more
What I feel today is sadness. Sadness for what might have been. Sadness for the future I fear will come. And sadness that America is losing her way. Read more
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