A Moral Obligation to Vote for an Immoral Candidate

By Tim Stratton and Josh Klein We were recently disheartened to see Ron DeSantis and Nikki Hayley drop out of the presidential race. This effectively guarantees Donald Trump as the Republican nominee for 2024. Although I (Stratton) left the Republican Party during the George W. Bush era, I begrudgingly voted for Trump in 2016 and … Continue reading A Moral Obligation to Vote for an Immoral Candidate

Ayaan Hirsi Ali and Christian Nationalism?

Whenever a well known atheist departs from his or her disciplined stance against the existence of God to an openness to Him cultural waves are made. Larger waves are made if said person claims to have converted to Christianity. In fact, the waves are so large that very few prominent atheists have ever made the … Continue reading Ayaan Hirsi Ali and Christian Nationalism?

What Is Christian Nationalism?

Clarifying Terms  If you’ve paid attention to the religious discussions about politics, then you have seen two developments. One of the developments is a grassroots solidifying of good ole’ conservatism—what some will call patriotism or nationalism. Recent history shows a close relationship between the emboldening of good ole’ conservatism and Trump’s administration—something that depending on … Continue reading What Is Christian Nationalism?

Can Anything Good Come from Slavery?

Is slavery good?  Absolutely not! The first book of the Bible makes it clear that being sold into slavery against one’s will is the epitome of evil. Scripture also shows how this specific evil (as well as all evil, suffering, and affliction) will ultimately be used by God for good. In Genesis, chapters 37 through 50, … Continue reading Can Anything Good Come from Slavery?

Book Review: Fire in the Streets

If you have followed Dr. Douglas R. Groothuis’ work through the years you will know him as an excellent philosopher and dynamic apologist.  His work in philosophy[1] at Denver Seminary is among the best in the nation and his keystone work on Christian Apologetics[2] released in 2022 is as well. Dr. Groothuis’ most recent work, … Continue reading Book Review: Fire in the Streets

In Defense of Marriage

Language is complex. Language provides the building blocks for communication in society.  What certain words or phrases mean within a given context helps to shape the understanding of the culture at large. Words, and their definitions, are what organize society. Words that define a culture’s foundational institutions most of all. Concise language provides clarity and … Continue reading In Defense of Marriage

The Right Christian Nationalism

Are you a Christian Nationalist? The midterm elections are upon us. People will go out in mass to vote on Tuesday (many have already voted in early voting states) and the national rhetoric around how we ought to run the country has reached a fever pitch.  It always does.  Relentless attack ads, mudslinging, misrepresenting an … Continue reading The Right Christian Nationalism

After Roe: Countering Common Attacks

June 24th, 2022 In history it will live next to dates such as: January 1st, 1863 June 19th, 1865 July 2nd, 1964 The day that Roe was overturned and the federalization of the systematic slaughter of millions of preborn babies was ended (see: Moloch). Since Dobbs was handed down much ink has been spilled and … Continue reading After Roe: Countering Common Attacks

American Flag Day

June 14th is (American) Flag Day. It commemorates the adoption of the Stars and Stripes of the United States on June 14, 1777, by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. On this day, we celebrate the Flag of the United States of America. To be clear, we ought not worship the American Flag, but we … Continue reading American Flag Day

Is Christianity to Blame? A Response to TIME Magazine

A recent article published by Time magazine entitled “It’s Time to Stop Giving Christianity a Pass on White Supremacy and Violence” has made waves recently.  The author, Robert Jones, CEO and founder of PRRI, a far-left activist web sites states that “The clear historical record, and contemporary attitudinal data, merit an urgent discussion of white … Continue reading Is Christianity to Blame? A Response to TIME Magazine