Seminary students carrying huge amounts of student debt after graduation

August 15, 2012/

The Association of Religion Data archives is reporting that seminarians own a huge slice of the $1 trillion student debt pie. The Center...

Dear presidential candidates:

August 15, 2012/

Dear presidential candidates: Barack Obama, the Democratic incumbent, Mitt Romney, presumptive Republican nominee, and Gary Johnson, Libertarian presidential candidate. It is my hope...

‘The Most Hated Family In America,’ parts 4-6 [VIDEO]

August 13, 2012/

Below are the next installments of Louis Theroux’ documentary, The Most Hated Family in America. If it does not auto start at 4:10,...

‘The Most Hated Family In America,’ documentary on the Westboro cult [VIDEO]

August 13, 2012/

To bring this recent series on the Westboro cult to a close, I wanted to point your attention to a BBC documentary entitled...

Is Westboro “Baptist Church” a cult? Yes, it is

August 10, 2012/

After my post asking that Fred Phelps’ family religious group be termed a cult a few people wondered at the wisdom of the...

The Willow Creek Global Leadership Summit, Session 1, Bill Hybels

August 9, 2012/

Bill Hybels has long been a blessing to me. His passion for the local church is apparent every single time his speaks. His...

Pork rinds, goat milk and abominations: Some problems in the gay marriage debate

August 6, 2012/

Christ followers should take the lead in this. We have spoken the truth for years. Without forsaking it, we should also be quicker...

Three reasons I did not eat at Chick-fil-A Wednesday, but will today

August 3, 2012/

I chose not to participate in Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day this week. No, I was not boycotting; I love Chick-fil-A. I could eat those...

‘Washed and Waiting,’ by Wesley Hill, book review

July 30, 2012/

With the recent controversy over Chick-fil-A president Dan Cathey’s non-remarks about gay marriage, followed by a threatened boycott, then a day of support,...