The Rise of Modern Conservatism

The Rise of Modern Conservatism

In high school I was taught that a conservative favors the existing conditions, while anyone who wishes to change those conditions is a liberal. The point was illustrated by a worker’s wage. If you wanted a raise, said our teacher, then you were a liberal. If...
The Rise of Modern Conservatism

Here and There

Plenty has happened over the past ten days. Some of it is personal. Some of it is national or even global. Here are a few reminisces and reflections on events that have occupied my attention. At the personal level, I was invited to deliver a pair of lectures at the...
The Rise of Modern Conservatism

The Opening of Hebrews, Part Two

Last week we previewed Charles Hauser’s commentary on Hebrews 1:1–2. Here are his comments on Hebrews 1:3 along with his preliminary remarks on Hebrews 1:4. — 3And He is the radiance of His glory and the exact representation of His nature, and upholds all...
The Rise of Modern Conservatism

The Opening of Hebrews

Charles Hauser was for many years the academic vice president of Central Baptist Theological Seminary. He is now with the Lord, but before he died, he left behind a rough manuscript for a commentary on Hebrews. He gave Kevin Bauder the job of getting that commentary...
The Rise of Modern Conservatism

Now Is the Time

The words conservative and progress are not antonyms. Conservatives do believe in change and in some forms of progress. In particular, they seek the progress of conservative ideals within human cultures and societies, and especially within American culture and...