Current Affairs

Doug Wilson, Watermelons and Green Stuff

John noted this piece by Doug Wilson. I suspect it will spark a considerable debate in some quarters. What caught my attention was the language Doug used to describe the issue. Most often those resistant to going green receive the charge  of coercion, as in lobbying politicians to … Continue reading

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The Semiotics of the GCR in the SBC

Some semioticians argue meaning is carried in codes. It would be interesting to study the SBC since the CR for just this kind of communication. Many still measure a person’s commitment to the Scriptures in code – inerrancy. The ACP is code for “Who is “getting it done?” Whatever … Continue reading

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Nancy Steps Out of Retirement – Offers a (Not so much) Apology

Sometimes people use the phrase “insider baseball” to refer conversations requiring a special context. However, some may be able to appreciate Nancy’s “coming out of retirement” post at SBC TooDazed. Whether or not you knew anything about the weekend events on a couple of SBC blogs, you likely … Continue reading

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Stanley Fish Reviewing and Defending

Tony Jones has pointed to a post by Stanley Fish and a follow-up by the same. The irony for some will be that Tony is pointing to Fish as Fish critics the left. I write that because it is summarily believed that Tony is a “liberal” despite the … Continue reading

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Controversial Conversations Not to be Avoided

My friend Ben Cole writes for Associated Baptist Press. He lives in Washington, D.C. and works on public policy issues. His recent post is sure to stir some conversation especially among those who know him as a former Souther Baptist pastor. I suspect there will be some knee-jerk responses … Continue reading

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