Mark D. Tooley

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  • What Wesleyans Can Learn From Lenin

    What Wesleyans Can Learn From Lenin

    Christian anthropology and authentic Wesleyanism in particular offer a very different political theology premised on the divinely ordained sacred nature of each human individual.

  • Christ Church's Message of Inclusion Excludes Many

    Christ Church's Message of Inclusion Excludes Many

    Churches that stress their welcome-welcome-welcome message of inclusion over a firm orthodox theological message typically are, whether realizing it or not, actually welcoming some and discouraging others.

  • Should Church Worship Spaces Be Used for Yoga?

    Should Church Worship Spaces Be Used for Yoga?

    There are Evangelicals and Catholics who critique yoga as wrong for Christians because its mantras originate in eastern religion. Setting aside that concern, should worship space be open to recreation and "profane" (i.e., secular) activities like yoga?

  • Paula White, God, Kings and Presidents

    Paula White, God, Kings and Presidents

    Paula White clarified earlier comments implying Trump as president has special divine anointing. So God ordains government for justice, but does He ordain and favor specific rulers?

  • Does the Bible Offer Definitive Guidance on Illegal Immigrants?

    Does the Bible Offer Definitive Guidance on Illegal Immigrants?

    Many religious groups and voices are fiercely denouncing the announced rescission of DACA. It's understandable that religious groups are eager to show solidarity with young adults not responsible for their parents' violation of immigration law. But the often shrill religious rhetoric on DACA is not helpful to the debate.

  • Yes, Pray With Presidents, But That Photo ...

    Yes, Pray With Presidents, But That Photo ...

    It's odd for a clergyman to reject prayers for persons he believes are predators, since a primary purpose for prayer is changed hearts and redemption for the lost.

  • Was Robert Jeffress' Patriotic Worship Idolatry?

    Was Robert Jeffress' Patriotic Worship Idolatry?

    Several critics have denounced the "idolatry" of "Freedom Sunday" worship June 25 at First Baptist Church in Dallas, pastored by Robert Jeffress, who prominently campaigned for Donald Trump during last year's election.

  • Sojourners Critique of Christian Right Shows What's Wrong With Christian Left

    Sojourners Critique of Christian Right Shows What's Wrong With Christian Left

    Mattson essentially accuses conservative Christians of succumbing to the Satanic offer of worldly dominion that Jesus rejected. But is the Religious Left absolved for grasping political power because its agenda is reputedly more generous?

  • What The Washington Post Doesn't Understand About Taiwan Christians and Gay Marriage

    What The Washington Post Doesn't Understand About Taiwan Christians and Gay Marriage

    Christians comprise less than 5% of Taiwan. But, according to a recent Washington Post story that read more like a commentary, they are the main obstacle to Taiwan's becoming Asia's first country to ratify same sex marriage.

  • Where Is the Religious Left?

    Where Is the Religious Left?

    Schultz argues the Religious Left includes a much wider variety of religion, race and ethnicity. He's maybe, sort of, right, but there's more to it.