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IN this article Robert Wright discusses his conversation with philosopher Daniel Dennett. Dennett, it appears, has taken a step toward openness to the mere possibility of purpose in the world. This is not a repudiation of evolution or an admission … Continue reading →

This piece in the Christianity Today weblog tells of the Supreme Court’s refusal to act in the case of Catholic Charities in California. Catholics have a strong conviction against birth control. But the law requires all employers to provide birth … Continue reading →

Last night I attended a dramatic production – Heaven’s Gates and Hell’s Flames – at a local church. I’d seen an earlier version of it several years ago, but my son wanted to go, so I took him. In the … Continue reading →

Australian theologian Rufus Black sees the West as ill-equipped to deal with the challenge of Islam. He saysthe West …is caught between two extremes of its own. One extreme is the Protestant and Catholic conservatism that occupies positions of political … Continue reading →

There seems to be some active hungering for freedom in Iran. It is matched by an even greater hunger for repression of freedom on the part of the government. Keep praying for the people of Iran.

Opinionjournal.com features an interesting essay on economics from a Christian point of view. Deirdre McCloskey observes that contrary to much popular thinking, greed is not necessary for a well-functioning economy. Read the whole thing.

Beliefnet excerpts Richard Hays’ discussion of the biblical approach to homosexuality. Hay’s has been writing on this for some time, and the initial form of this article was first published over a decade ago. It was reworked (substantially) for his … Continue reading →

A brief introductory interview with the new UMC bishop in Mississippi. More history and biography than substance of her theological and ecclesiological perspectives.

Sometimes I wish Jerry Falwell knew how to keep his mouth shut. Or at least show some discretion. Or at least learn some discernment. Or at least get a better grasp on biblical Christianity vis-a-vis the World. Or… Well, you … Continue reading →

Bishops newly elected and assigned at Jurisdictional Confrences in July have now taken office (as of September 1) in their respective Annual Conefercnes). Newspapers are reporting regularly about these bishops and their first words to their new communities and constituencies. … Continue reading →