Jesus, Laughter, and the Bright Side of Life
I recall, 20 or so years ago, how stunned I was when I first saw the conclusion of Monty Python’s Life of Brian. A clever film which is ultimately more about people than anything else, it tells the story of...
The Self-Exposure of Truth: Culture Wars, Projection, and Husbandry
Human moral growth is partially measured by a human being’s desire to live in the truth. This involves accepting the truth about ourselves – or put negatively – refusing to avoid unsavory realities about our own lives. The same could...
On Doubting Well
It is not uncommon, especially in the modern world, for Christians to go through periods of doubt concerning the the existence of God, the inerrancy of the Bible, or the particulars of a Christian doctrine. There are many helpful guides...
Christendom in 1200 Words (Give or Take)
The first foundation of Christendom is that reality is grounded in God. Even if one locates the foundation of political order specifically in natural law, this law reveals the God who created nature and mankind in the first place. Second,...
Prophetic Performers, Authenticity Acts, and the Need for Wisdom
Growing in wisdom involves growing in the discernment of who is wise, and who only parodies wisdom. While there are many ways to parody wisdom, two stand out in the age of the internet. At first glance they might seem...
The Weightier Things of the Law: A Case Against Conscience-Binding in the Schooling Debate
As the nation’s schools continue to move down the path paved for them in the Obergefell decision, many Christian parents are pulling their children out of the public schools. Though the exact reasons for doing this vary from person to...
Reviewing Jonathan Leeman’s “Political Church” Pt. 2
Other posts in the series: Part 1 of Minich’s Review Leeman’s Response 3 Ecclesiology Questions Joint Statements Here is part two of Joseph Minich’s review of Political Church by Jonathan Leeman. You can download a full PDF of the review by...
Reviewing Jonathan Leeman’s “Political Church” Pt 1
Other Posts in the Series: Part 2 of Minich’s Review Leeman’s Response 3 Ecclesiology Questions Joint Statements A few months ago I asked my friend Joseph Minich if he’d be kind enough to review Jonathan Leeman’s Political Church for us. He...