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An Open Letter to Dan Brown, Author of 'Origin' and the 'Da Vinci Code'
While reading Dan Brown's book "Origin," I kept asking myself, "What happened to Dan Brown as a child? There was something that took place that profoundly influenced him against 'traditional religious faith.' What was it?"

10 Theses for a New Reformation
In every generation, the Church takes some steps forward and some steps backward. ... What are some critical, fundamental areas that need reformation today?

Why Donald Trump Is a Lot Like Martin Luther (Not Always in a Good Way)
Now, had I not been speaking in Germany this past weekend, I probably would not have thought of comparing Luther to Trump. But while conversing with some leaders about the strengths and weaknesses of Luther, I immediately thought of the strengths and weaknesses of Trump.

Gospel and Guns, Part 2: Did Jesus Really Say to Buy Swords?
As expected, the response to my article "Since When Did Jesus Get Connected to Guns?" was fast and furious, especially from those who failed to read the article.

Gospel and Guns? How Did Those Become Linked?
Since when did the gospel become associated with guns? Since when did the Christian faith become linked to the right to bear arms?

Am I Too Dogmatic? Let's Break Free From Our Partisan Echo Chambers
It's easy to be partisan and to live in an echo chamber of affirmation. It's easy to preach to the choir and be invigorated by the choir's hearty "Amen." But are we really searching out these issues?

Aussie Football Offers Moment of Sanity From Transgender Activism
Every so often, there is a moment of sanity that pushes back against transgender activism in the sports world, although the reaction to the sane decision is often anything but sane.

Gen. John Kelly Is Racist? Seriously?
Yes, as bizarre as it seems, Gen. Kelly was accused of making a racist comment when he referred to Democratic Rep. Frederica Wilson as an "empty barrel" for her attack on President Trump's call to a Gold Star widow.

Do Mike Pence's Morality Guidelines Make Sense After Harvey Weinstein Allegations?
In light of the flood of allegations against Harvey Weinstein, the left's extreme reaction to Vice President Pence's personal morality guidelines now seems even more absurd. Mothers and fathers of America, who would you rather have your daughters work for, Weinstein or Pence?

Have Evangelicals Become Disciples of Donald Trump?
A headline on the conservative, RedState website announces, "Trump's Cheap 'Merry Christmas' Christianity Continues To Sway Evangelicals." Is this true?



















