12: Voting with Queen Esther; the Last Nazi Hunter; Storms that Changed History

Last updated on: November 6, 2012 at 6:50 pm By Timothy Dalrymple

BREAKFAST LINKS 11/0712: Fr. Dwight Longnecker, Patheos Catholic Channel: “What they are selling is a false reality and, like all false realities, the bubble will burst. The buyer will be disappointed and the dreams will lie shattered. Better not to put your trust in princes.” TopTenz.net: America’s Top 10 Closest Presidential Elections Brenda Salter McNeil, her*meneutics: Voting With Queen Esther Kurt Willems, Patheos/Pangea Blog: “Today we hope an election will change the world. Tomorrow we remember that we first must... Read more

A Prayer on the Morning of the Election

Last updated on: November 6, 2012 at 1:47 pm By Timothy Dalrymple

This is an exceedingly important election — and yet there comes a time when you must rest from all the work you’ve done on behalf of your convictions, and await the outcome with trust in God. Here is my prayer today: You, almighty God, hold the nations in the palm of your hand. You work all things to good for those who love you and are called according to your purpose. So we pray for the grace to trust that you... Read more

Breakfast Links for 11/06/12 – Political Idolatry; the Cinderella Dress; God and the Yankees

Last updated on: November 6, 2012 at 12:59 am By Timothy Dalrymple

BREAKFAST LINKS 11/06/12: Paul Kengor, Real Clear Religion: We Are Obama’s Brother’s Keeper Joe Carter: “Every election season we’re reminded that God is neither a Republican nor a Democrat. From this obvious truth many people draw the conclusion that their choice in candidates is therefore morally equivalent. It isn’t.” Steve Kornacki, Salon: The Obama Landslide Scenario Fred Barnes: Why Romney Will Win. Will Barnes, Barone and Noonan look like geniuses tomorrow, or will Nate Silver enjoy the praise instead? Drew... Read more

Breakfast Links for 11/05/12: Tuesday’s End-of-the-World; Ground-Glass Election; Suicide by Choice

Last updated on: November 4, 2012 at 10:16 pm By Timothy Dalrymple

BREAKFAST LINKS 11/05/12: George Yancey, Patheos/Black, White and Gray: “You read the title right. This Tuesday the world ends.” Benjamin Domenech, Patheos: “The President has obliterated the laws of about half the states. Parents cannot opt out—they have to pay for this whether they like it or not. And they won’t even find out from their insurance bills because of the elimination of any co-pay.” Paul West, Los Angeles Times: Sprint to the Finish in a Divided Nation Glenn Harlan... Read more

Breakfast Links, 11/2/12: Religious Opium; Romney Riot; Don’t Vote for Jesus!

Last updated on: November 1, 2012 at 8:40 pm By Timothy Dalrymple

BREAKFAST LINKS 11/02/12: Timothy Dalrymple, Patheos/Philosophical Fragments: “No, I’m not saying that a vote for Obama is a vote for Jesus. I’m saying that a vote for Jesus is a vote for Obama…And a vote for Obama is a vote for abortion.” – on why casting a ballot for Jesus is a very bad idea Marc Barnes, Patheos/Bad Catholic: on why to believe in heaven – “The most strict, most terrifying moral code in human history was followed without any... Read more

A Vote for Jesus is a Vote for Obama

Last updated on: January 7, 2019 at 5:13 pm By Timothy Dalrymple

Bill Keller wants you to write in Jesus on your ballot. But a vote for Jesus is a vote for Obama, and a vote for Obama is a vote for the abortion regime. Read more

Breakfast Links for 11/01/12 – Jesus Zombie, A Gift of Ourselves, The Vatican on James Bond

Last updated on: October 31, 2012 at 6:34 pm By Timothy Dalrymple

BREAKFAST LINKS 11/01/12: Via Scot McKnight, Jeff Cook, Patheos/Jesus Creed: “He came back to life after his death. He is chasing all human beings everywhere. Once he gets hold of people, his blood changes them and they in turn seek to change others. Could it be more clear? Jesus was a Zombie.” George Neumayr, The American Spectator: The Gospel According to Joe Biden Jonathan Dudley, CNN Belief Blog: When Evangelicals Were Pro-Choice Margarita A Mooney, Patheos/Black, White and Gray: “First,... Read more

Breakfast Links for 10/31/12: The Hurricane God?; Old Questions for New Agers; Evangelical Hamster Balls

Last updated on: October 30, 2012 at 8:11 pm By Timothy Dalrymple

BREAKFAST LINKS 10/31/12: Jaweed Kaleem, Huff Post Religion: Does God Cause Hurricanes? Marc Barnes, Pathos/Bad Catholic: “The hurricane relieves us. The things we seek to fend off despair with, the things we secretly doubt have any ability to bring us happiness, all of these are decimated in the face of the Frankenstorm. What does your money matter, when there is a whirlpool of destruction bearing down on rich and poor alike?” Joe Carter, Patheos/Commonplace: “My primary concern about illegal immigration... Read more

Breakfast Links for 10/30/12: Trick or Tract, Persecution Perspectives, Not Revival but Revolution

Last updated on: October 29, 2012 at 9:45 pm By Timothy Dalrymple

BREAKFAST LINKS 10/30/12: Adrian Warnock, Patheos: “I look at your media, your political adverts, your adversarial debates, and I wonder, how long before your nation tears itself apart? Can either of the candidates unite the land?” Frank Viola, Patheos: ““What is needed in the body of Christ is not restoration. It’s not even revival. What is needed is a revolution—a complete and radical change from top to bottom, a new sighting of Jesus Christ and His church, and a change... Read more

Why Christians Should Defend Mormons from Mockery, Part 2

Last updated on: October 29, 2012 at 12:30 pm By Timothy Dalrymple

Several days ago I began to make the case for why evangelicals should defend Mormons from mockery. The line of commentary began when I came across a video from “NewNameNoah” showing secret Mormon Temple ceremonies, recorded on a hidden camera. I referenced Walter Martin’s nasty treatment of Mormons in generations past, and Bill Keller’s accusations of demonic infestation today. I wrote: Evangelicals are not wrong to be concerned about the growth of Mormonism. The truth matters, and I like many of my evangelical brethren... Read more