by Kevin Bauder | Nov 28, 2016 | Anthropology, Bauder's Reading, Christianity, Culture, What We're Reading
The stories about Abraham’s life in Genesis 12– 25 show that he managed to live as a citizen of two kingdoms by remaining radically separate from the world in his religious faith and worship but simultaneously engaging in a range of cultural activities in common with...
by Kevin Bauder | Nov 28, 2016 | Ethics, Politics, Religious Freedom, World Events
Over the protests of 54 mainly-African nations, the UN General Assembly’s human rights committee created a special post overseeing LGBT issues. Read the story at LifeSite.
by Kevin Bauder | Nov 27, 2016 | Angelology, Devotion, Poetry, Theodicy, Theology, Worship
On His Blindness John Milton When I consider how my light is spent Ere half my days in this dark world and wide, And that one talent which is death to hide Lodg’d with me useless, though my soul more bent To serve therewith my Maker, and present My true account,...
by Kevin Bauder | Nov 26, 2016 | Anthropology, Manliness
Ignore the Catholicism in Dwight Longenecker’s essay, but pay attention to the good sense. In a society that is increasingly feminized, a beard also makes a statement about masculinity. Without being aggressive or overly assertive, a beard still makes a positive...
by Kevin Bauder | Nov 26, 2016 | Anthropology, Bauder's Reading, Christianity, Culture, What We're Reading
Christians should pursue cultural activities not with a spirit of triumph and conquest over their neighbors but with a spirit of love and service toward them. Far too often Christian writers and leaders imbue their audience with a drive to take over— to take over...
