by Kevin Bauder | Oct 20, 2016 | How the Left Thinks, Liberalism, Marriage, Open Letter
While we have not yet seen a formal announcement from the Society of Biblical Literature, their leadership is supposed to have banned IVP over its recent clarifications on human sexuality. Michael Bird has responded to the SBL leadership in an open letter Fifth, and...
by Kevin Bauder | Oct 20, 2016 | Affections, Christianity, Conservatism, Devotion, Theology
According to the Scriptures, neither our emotions nor our experiences provide an adequate foundation for the Christian life. Only the truths of Scripture, understood with the mind and communicated through doctrine, can provide that sure foundation upon which we should...
by Kevin Bauder | Oct 20, 2016 | Accountability, Christianity, Missions, Religious Freedom
The government has a new reporting system on religious activities that is aimed at teachers and parents. Read about it here.
by Kevin Bauder | Oct 20, 2016 | Alumni, Conservatism, Ethics, Homiletics
Joel Zartman says that we do, partly because we cannot trust ourselves. Read the whole thing at Unknowing. Which is why you need rhetoric. You have to be conscious of it if you want to do it at all well, unless you naturally do it well. It requires consideration, and...
by Kevin Bauder | Oct 20, 2016 | Catholicism, Marriage
Two nuns in Italy have entered a same-sex civil union. Pope Francis is reported to be disappointed.