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Reflections on the Gay Marriage Decision
As ever, a pleasure to offer this guest post from my friend Peter Wehner, a thoughtful...
June 16, 2015
Gay Unions and Christian Divisions
It's always a pleasure to post a piece from the terrific Pete Wehner, whose sojourn has...
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March 27, 2014
The Right Lesson to Learn from the World Vision Kerfuffle
It's been months since I've written a proper blog post, but the kerfuffle around World...
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Jesus, Homosexuals, and the Grace of God – Wehner Responds to DeYoung
Recently Peter Wehner reflected here on homosexuality, grace, and Christian witness -- a matter very...
April 2013
April 03, 2013
Change Sex, Change the World
I'm very grateful to Ken Hagerty - who has had an extraordinarily varied career, from...
March 2013
March 28, 2013
Does Leviticus Only Condemn Idolatrous Homosexual Practice? – An Open Letter from Robert Gagnon
When the biblical argument is made that human sexuality was designed for male and female,...
February 2013
February 23, 2013
Is the Defense of Traditional Marriage Like the Defense of Slavery?
I've noted before how labeling the struggle for same-sex marriage as a Civil Rights struggle...
February 08, 2013
Hatred, Bigotry and Truth in the Homosexuality and Same Sex Marriage Debate
The moral status of homosexuality and the legal advancement of same-sex marriage remain among the...
February 06, 2013
The Hate Sandwich Behind the Family Research Council Attack
As Paul Bedard reports, new information emerges about the man who entered the DC offices...
February 01, 2013
An Evangelical Argument for Permitting Same-Sex Marriage Laws
Recently I mentioned that I was sincerely questioning whether religious conservatives should still favor laws...
January 2013
January 15, 2013
Wendell Berry’s Epic Slanderfest: Opponents of Same-Sex Marriage Are “Perverts,” Guilty of “The Lowest Form of Hatred”
In case you were wondering, those who defend traditional marriage and oppose same-sex marriage are...
January 11, 2013
Help! We’re Gay and We’re Being Oppressed!
A recent Prudential study showed that gays and lesbians are considerably more wealthy, on average,...
December 2012
December 10, 2012
Question of the Week: Can We Really “Get the Government Out of the Marriage Business”?
Tell me if you've heard this one before. A conversation is taking place on same-sex...
December 06, 2012
Breakfast Links for 12/06/12: Christians Eat Their Own; Shalom and Suffering; Christian Women and Victoria’s Secret
BREAKFAST LINKS 12/06/12: Tim Dalrymple/Andrew Marin, Patheos/Philosophical Fragments: “Jesus had a strong set of convictions...
December 05, 2012
Would Jesus Fight a Legal Battle Against Same-Sex Marriage?
Recently I asked, "Is it Time for Evangelicals to Stop Opposing Gay Marriage?" I followed...
December 05, 2012
Breakfast Links for 12/05/12: Smell the Catastrophe; Your Doctor’s Scared; Architect of Pain
BREAKFAST LINKS 12/05/12: Dwight Longenecker, Patheos: “Wake up and smell the catastrophe. It is all...
December 04, 2012
Breakfast Links for 12/04/12: Build-a-Bear Theology; Eucharist Promise; Animals in the Kingdom; Porn Stars and Self-Esteem
BREAKFAST LINKS 12/04/12: J. E. Dyer, Patheos/The Optimistic Christian: “I have an urgent sense that...
December 03, 2012
How Gay Marriage Really Theatens Religious Freedom
Recently I asked whether evangelicals should consider, while holding fast to their views on God's design...
November 2012
November 30, 2012
Ten Things I Believe About Evangelicals and Same-Sex Marriage
Let me make several things clear, in response to all the conversation that's erupted over...
November 30, 2012
Breakfast Links for 11/30/12: Armageddon 2.0; Sex and God at Yale; Same-Sex Marriage and Slippery Slopes
BREAKFAST LINKS 11/30/12: Mark D. Roberts, Patheos/Mark D. Roberts: “In Advent, we prepare for the...
November 26, 2012
Is it Time for Evangelicals to Stop Opposing Gay Marriage?
I will begin posting a Question of the Week here on each Monday. This is...
November 06, 2012
Breakfast Links for 11/06/12 – Political Idolatry; the Cinderella Dress; God and the Yankees
BREAKFAST LINKS 11/06/12: Paul Kengor, Real Clear Religion: We Are Obama’s Brother’s Keeper Joe Carter:...
July 2012
July 26, 2012
Chick-fil-A Takes Families Under Its Wing
Note: This is a guest post from Jennifer A. Marshall, director of the DeVos Center for...
June 2012
June 11, 2012
If You’re Selling Scorn for Conservative Christians, the Market is Hot
I recently wrote a piece entitled "What if the Culture War Never Happened," where I encouraged...
May 2012
May 31, 2012
What if the “Culture War” Never Happened?
There's been a lot of talk lately about the "culture wars" and their legacy and...
January 2012
January 10, 2012
Rick Santorum Interview: The New Awakening of Conservative Christians
As I mentioned in my last post, I interviewed Rick Santorum some time ago, but...
November 2011
November 29, 2011
Is the “Good War” Against Abortion, and the “Bad War” Against Gay Marriage?
The great Fred Barnes at The Weekly Standard recently wrote: Foes of gay rights are...
August 2011
August 17, 2011
Is Homosexuality Wrong?
Note: This is the latest in a series on homosexuality and Christianity. See the introduction and first, second...
July 2011
July 25, 2011
Morning Links: Anders Breivik, "Sister Wives," Amy Winehouse, and the Beach Boys
In the News 1. The attack in Norway was horrific, with an explosion in town...
July 12, 2011
2008 was "Change"; will 2012 be "Change it Back"? — The Morning Report, 7/12/11
In the News 1. James Pethokoukis on what will, I'm quite sure, be the central...
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