Politics

A Land Beyond or, How the ERLC May Problematize Inerrancy

A crushing blow to inerrancy in the SBC will likely come on June 1st. Since 1979 the accuracy and authority of the Scriptures under the rubric of inerrancy has provided access to the SBC Speakeasy. In a single action the Trustees of the Ethics and Religious Liberty … Continue reading

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Friday Photo – Head In The [You Fill In the Blank]

I thought this might be a good political photo. Who knows what statement the owner intends. You may have a caption you would suggest. If you do, leave it in the comments.

If we stay with politics I wonder how John Stewart would utilize this photo.

Yesterday I received … Continue reading

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Now That Aintsobad or, Presidential Politics Pluralism Style

What does a Pastor/Preacher know about politics? Especially the Presidential variety? My local community of faith knows I am somewhat ambivalent about Presidential Politics. It is hard to get real excited when what it appears we are after these days is a therapeutic politic – one that makes me … Continue reading

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The Electio-pacalypse Or, We Need the End of the World As We Know It

Politics and Religion – oil and water? I don’t think so. Just listen. No matter your particular politico-persuasion the end of the world seems to loom at sundown on National Election Day come this November. Pay no attention to the preachers. Listen to the politicians and pundits.

Since the … Continue reading

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I Thought We Were Moving Beyond the Politics of Fear

Words do mean something. In a conversation yesterday a friend pointed out how difficult it is for us to really engage politics. Once we make statements critical of one administration in hopes of prompting either change or a different direction by a soon-coming administration we must face up to … Continue reading

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