On the WHI. This is a terrific series and a good introduction to what the “two kingdoms” ethic means.
Reformed Ethics
I Get Questions: What About the Sabbath?
Merritt writes to ask, “Where do you stand on the Sabbath?” To which I respond, “In Church, twice.” But wait there’s more. It’s a difficult but no insoluble problem. For me the key was creation. This is the part of the equation . . . Continue reading →
Ken Myers on the Problem with "Kingdom" Language
Zrim offers some helpful quotations and analysis at the Outhouse.
White Horse Inn: Christianity, Politics, and the Two Kingdoms
Mike hosted an excellent roundtable discussion featuring Darryl Hart, adjunct professor at WSC and Director of Academic Programs at ISI, Dan Bryant, former Assistant Attorney General for the Department of Justice, and Neil McBride, a strategist for the Democratic Party. This is . . . Continue reading →
You Want Pictures of Jesus?
Danny Hyde’s got your picture of God the Son right here.
Reformed Smokers, Rockers, and Air Supply
Darryl Hart takes the occasion of a comment by John Frame about smoking to lauch a salvo against “Reformed Rockers.”
"Two Kingdoms" circa 115-50?
A notable early Christian apologist didn’t get the transformationalist memo. Ep. to Diognetus (5.1-11): For Christians are not distinguished from the rest of humanity by country, language, or custom. 2 For nowhere do they live in cities of their own, nor do . . . Continue reading →
The Newest "Big Box" Retailer: Planned Parenthood
Apparently PP is now positioning itself as the next bix box retailer. It’s chic to hate the big box retailers so I wonder if PP will now be on the hate list of those who scorn Home Depot and Walmart? Why exactly . . . Continue reading →
Sabbath and Justification
At GB
Ministers of God for Our Good
David VanDrunen on how Christians should think about the civil magistrate.
May Christians Take Prozac?
That’s the question WSC student Simon Jooste considers at Creed or Chaos.
Is Sexual Orientation Identical to Race?
Not according to Robert Gagnon and he’s challenging the recent suspension of an administrator at the University of Toledo who dared to challenge the status quo. (HT: Justin Taylor)
The AG Says: Calvinists No Threat
Apparently the two-kingdoms theology is making more progress than I thought. The NY Sun today quotes the Attorney General of the United States as saying: So far as focusing investigations, we investigate where the threat is coming from. The threat is coming . . . Continue reading →
Neo-Lib Theocracy? Just Say No
The two-kingdoms ethic rejects theocracy from the right or the left.
The Case for the Christian Sabbath (Updated)
One of these days is not like the others. Iain Campbell explains.UPDATE 18 Mar: There’s an encouragement toward renewed appreciation for and observance of the sabbath at Breakpoint.
Believing in Creation But Denying That We Are Creatures?
Anita writes to ask about a couple of things I said in class last night. In brief she asks why I suggest that some who believe quite strongly in creation don’t really seem to believe in creation at all and second, why . . . Continue reading →
Obeying Roger Goodell or Jesus the Lord? You Make the Call!
Apparently churches stopped having Superbowl viewing parties because the NFL told them too. Apparently Roger Goodell has changed his mind. It’s deeply ironic that churches have been obeying Roger but those same congregations won’t obey their Lord. Why didn’t Jesus think of . . . Continue reading →
Of Vice and Men
Thoughtful stuff from Zrim. (Warning: there is a photo on his blog that some might find offensive; by today’s standards it’s pretty mild but you are warned).
Reeves Responds to Clark
Russ Reeves of Tolle Blogge (and Providence Christian College) wrote such a thoughtful response to the “Natural is Not Neutral” post that it shoudn’t be buried in the comments.
Natural is Not Neutral
Russ Reeves at Tolle Blogge (another great blog name!) makes some thoughtful comments on my “Christ is Lord of All But…” post. I agree with him that it may be that we agree more than it seems, but he raises a few . . . Continue reading →