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Alastair Roberts

Alastair Roberts (PhD, Durham University in England) writes in the areas of biblical theology and ethics, but frequently trespasses beyond these bounds. He participates in the weekly Mere Fidelity podcast and blogs at Alastair's Adversaria.

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Alastair Roberts

Alastair Roberts (PhD, Durham University in England) writes in the areas of biblical theology and ethics, but frequently trespasses beyond these bounds. He participates in the weekly Mere Fidelity podcast and blogs at Alastair's Adversaria.

Alastair RobertsTheology

Jesus the Healer

Although it is easy to consider Christ’s healing ministry detached from the cross, when we view the two together they shed light upon each other.

Alastair RobertsBible

Did David Rape Bathsheba?: A Close Reading of the Relevant Texts

A close reading of the biblical texts around David's sin gives a more robust and terrifying understanding of his sin than most modern discourses provide.

Alastair RobertsFeaturedCollege and University

Freeing Speech: Free Speech, Milo, and the University - Mere Orthodoxy | Christianity, Politics, and Culture

A peculiar and noteworthy feature of our cultural conversations around the subject of free speech is their narrow focus upon the non-proscription of expression. If we were to employ Isaiah Berlin’s taxonomy, we could say that these conversations have framed […]

Alastair RobertsBibleEvangelicalism

Daniel Kirk, Whiteness, and the Theological Interpretation of Scripture

Alastair Roberts critiques Daniel Kirk's use of whiteness as a way of critiquing the theological interpretation of scripture.

Alastair RobertsPolitics

Sometimes Narratives Betray the Cause

The story of Elizabeth Holmes reminds us of how image and narrative can blind us to what is true of a person and discredit legitimate social movements.

Alastair RobertsFeaturedDemographicsCurrent Politics

Brexit and the Moral Vision of Nationhood | Mere Orthodoxy

Alastair Roberts reflects at length on the many complex issues feeding into the recent Brexit vote and what it will mean for the future of the UK.

Alastair RobertsTelevision

Why We Should Jettison the "Strong Female Character"

The rise of the "strong female character" as a trope in major TV shows and movies actually limits the dramatic possibilities for female characters.

Alastair RobertsCurrent Politics

Trumped Up? Is The Donald's Support Driven by Xenophobia?

Understanding the rise of Donald Trump requires more than lazy truisms and attacks. It requires a sympathetic attempt to understand Trump supporters.

Alastair RobertsSocial TrendsLiteratureTechnologyPresenceSocial MediaTwitterPride and Prejudice

Twitter Is Like Elizabeth Bennet's Meryton

Twitter Is Like Elizabeth Bennet's Meryton

Alastair RobertsFormation

The Dangers of Appealing to Personality Types - Mere Orthodoxy | Christianity, Politics, and Culture

Personality types are popular within the church. Yet they have serious limitations that Christians should be aware of.