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Carl Trueman on Christian Celebrity Culture and the Church’s Future
Westminster Seminary historical theologian Carl Trueman just posted a Reformation 21 piece on political messiahism called “Messiahs Pointing to the Door” that includes the following salvo on Christian culture: “[A]s in politics, so in religion. The American political process, as … Continue reading →
$9 Hot Chocolate–Or, How the Rich Live
Much media in today’s world tempts us with the lifestyle of the rich and famous. Once in a while, though, you come across an article that has the opposite effect. This one, entitled “Trying to Live on $500k in New … Continue reading →
Anyabwile on Hip Hop; Catholics on Life
Check out some great videos on interesting topics: 1. Desiring God talks with pastor Thabiti Anyabwile on Christian rap. Great little interview that’s only a couple of minutes long but offers good perspective. If you’re not familiar with Thabiti, you … Continue reading →
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A Pastoral Word on Abortion From Justin Taylor to the Reformed-Evangelical Community
Some great words from Justin Taylor regarding abortion and this election: “Now with all of that said, you may be surprised to hear me say that I really do resonate with Piper’s underlying point. Politics can easily become a source … Continue reading →
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The Week-est Link, October 17, 2008: Politics and Other Messy Things
1. The Wall Street Journal has a helpful article about certain aspects of the Obama “tax cut” that he’s championed for 95% of the population. WSJ: “For the Obama Democrats, a tax cut is no longer letting you keep more … Continue reading →
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The Week-est Link: August 29, 2008
1. A hilarious Dave Barry column on the Democratic National Convention. Fun excerpt: “This year there is high drama in the Mile High City as the Democrats gather under their official 2008 convention slogan: “A Unified Party, United in Unity … Continue reading →
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The Week-est Link, June 20, 2008: New England Pastors
1. I don’t know if you saw this from a few days back, but a New England pastor named Josh left a moving comment on my blog about small churches. Here it is in its entirety: “I am a New … Continue reading →
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One Thing Jeremiah Wright Has Right: The Pastor Is a Theologian (and the Theologian Is a Pastor)
There’s been much to-do about Barack Obama’s pastor, the Rev. Jeremiah Wright. I came across a helpful collection of resources from NPR on the theological stream in which Wright fits, the black liberationist theologians and preachers. If you have a … Continue reading →
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How Does a Christian Deal with the Obama Phenomenon?
I’ve become aware in recent days that Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama is drawing a fair amount of interest and perhaps even support from evangelical Christians. This topic interests me not because I am concerned about Christians supporting a Democratic … Continue reading →
