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  • Why work is not a result of the Fall

    Why work is not a result of the Fall

    In our current cultural moment, many see work as frustrating, unrewarding, and not worth it (that is, as toil). Christians have an incredible, better vision of work to offer the larger world.

  • Why caring for children has always been a priority of the Church

    Why caring for children has always been a priority of the Church

    To decide, as many have, that speaking up on controversial cultural issues is “too political” is to leave these victims without care and protection. It is out of step with Christian history.

  • Should John Witherspoon’s statue remain at Princeton?

    Should John Witherspoon’s statue remain at Princeton?

    We ought to learn from the past, but we should remember that those who come after us will also find cause to condemn the planks we failed to see in our own eyes. 

  • What music is for in corporate worship

    What music is for in corporate worship

    Music is a gift of God, a unique way of connecting His revelation with our hearts and minds. St. Augustine is thought to have said, “he who sings, prays twice.” The Church must recover a more robust understanding and practice of music. 

  • Cultivate the mind of Christ as James Clerk Maxwell

    Cultivate the mind of Christ as James Clerk Maxwell

    We should all be as intentional as Christians to commit and cultivate our minds in obedience to Christ.

  • The Church and anti-Semitism

    The Church and anti-Semitism

    Today, as anti-Semitism once again rears its ugly head, the Church should take the lead in opposing this evil and supporting the value and dignity of our Jewish neighbors. 

  • George MacDonald and the Christian imagination

    George MacDonald and the Christian imagination

    MacDonald believed that people really are “princesses and goblins and good fairies” that, in his non-fantasy novels, he portrayed as ordinary men and women.

  • What 'separation of church and state' is really about

    What 'separation of church and state' is really about

    Without conscience rights, we cannot truly speak, write, assemble, or advocate freely from our deepest beliefs. That’s why the freedom of religion is often called “the first freedom.” Its position in the Bill of Rights highlights its importance. 

  • The history of the idea of 'war crimes'

    The history of the idea of 'war crimes'

    Though in the throes of war, these ideals were rarely followed, the code held among the nobles. For example, if a knight unnecessarily killed another knight in combat, he could be charged with murder. This was not considered a war crime, however.  

  • Is it biblical to honor our nation?

    Is it biblical to honor our nation?

    Nationalism becomes idolatry whenever love of nation devolves into an excessive or uncritical devotion, is confused with the Kingdom of God, justifies evil, or engages in a partiality that treats citizens of other nations as less worthy of love or justice or charity.

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