White Evangelicalism’s overwhelming support for Donald Trump continues to be a source of bewilderment, if not exasperation, among Christians of a wider swath. The president’s well documented moral corruption, both […]
Continue ReadingAmerica is not in the Bible. In no way, shape, or form. Not a hint. Not a whiff. America is not in the Bible, not even here: If my people who are called by my name humble themselves…
Continue ReadingWe have the obligation to be sure that justice, peace, and righteousness remain the higher standard by which the state is held accountable rather than aiding and abetting the state to redefine and co-opt that standard.
Continue Reading“The concept of retirement is not a biblical.” Another American political leader with Bible in hand ready to speak truth.
Continue ReadingShort answer: Yes. Longer answer: Yes, of course, silly person. Just don’t break things. I’ll go a bit further. It is the Christian’s duty in civic affairs to hold powers to account […]
Continue ReadingI’ll make this short. In a public lecture given in 2011, N. T. Wright (“Kingdom and Cross”—which I make my Bible intro students watch every year) talks about the American […]
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