Many have debated the proper role of government in marriage. As Christians, we believe that marriage is fundamentally a spiritual institution, being a physical manifestation of a greater spiritual reality…
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What is the Equality Act?
Despite its name, the Equality Act is genuinely one of the more
Continue readingEvaluating the Mexico City Policy
As a part of a series of executive orders, President Biden has reversed the Mexico City Policy. The Mexico City Policy is named after the location of the United Nations…
Continue readingDiversity, Unity, and the Bible
During the campaign, Joe Biden made a commitment that his presidential cabinet and appointments would “look like America.” Presuming that his nominees are confirmed, he is on track to have…
Continue readingWhat Does the Bible Say About Freedom of Speech?
This month has seen many debates surrounding the topic of freedom of speech. Many social media platforms have suspended or banned accounts related to Donald Trump. Likewise, Amazon Web Services…
Continue readingWhat Does the Bible Say About Equity vs. Equality
On November 1, 2020, Kamala Harris posted this video on Twitter discussing the difference between equity vs. equality. The text of the ad reads as follows: So there’s a big…
Continue readingThe QAnon Phenomenon
According to Google Trends, search terms related to QAnon have dramatically risen since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic but especially in this past month of August. Several articles in…
Continue readingPolitics, the Platform, and the Pulpit
As the election approaches, some churches may incorporate elements of politics, patriotism, or a discussion of voting. But is this appropriate to do in church? Should there be politics in…
Continue readingRomans 13 & When Churches Should Submit to Government
For several months, churches have undergone some kind of restrictions on corporate gathering and worship in order to slow the spread of Covid-19. These restrictions have either been implemented voluntarily at the request of state and county health officials or involuntarily through force of law. This has led to conflicts between churches and government officials over their ability to gather for corporate worship in a manner consistent with their beliefs. Many Christians and pastors are rightly wondering what the proper response is to these impositions.
Continue readingShould Christians Show Patriotism?
In recent years, people have questioned whether it is right to show patriotism, especially if one’s leader has policies or personal characteristics they vehemently disagree with. This has been especially…
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