Is Bill O’Reilly invincible? And what does the popularity of this TV host, despite the recent sexual harassment settlements, say about us? We explore the biblical response to sexism and feminism. When we drill down, this is about understanding our identity. Rod Dreher is author of The Benedict Option: A Strategy for Christians in a Post-Christian Nation. In this book, Rod […]
J. Douglas Johnson from Touchstone Magazine (and podcast, Quick Answers to Simple Questions) stops by to talk about the upcoming Fight or Flight conference and the question of how Christians engage the culture today. Carmen’s recent conversations with Karen Swallow Prior as well as conversations with conference speakers Rod Dreyer and Russell Moore would make […]
There is real harm in false religion: Remembering the Jonestown massacre In 1978, Jim Jones orchestrated the mass murder of more than 900 people. He called himself a reincarnation of Jesus and Lenin. He hated the Bible so much he made his followers (use of that word seems strange here) use pages of it for […]
Millennials are the largest American generation— replacing the Baby Boomers. Generally measured as those born between 1982 and 2002, Millennials now make up an increasingly important portion of our workforce, electorate and consumer base (think about it, 1997 was 20 years ago). And only four percent of this generation hold a Christian worldview. The Worldview […]
A Read on the Conscience of Neil Gorsuch — Opinion, WSJ Judge Neil Gorsuch “wrote the book” on the ethical, legal and moral arguments against euthanasia. As hearings begin today on his nomination to the Supreme Court, his writing on this topic is certain to be a topic of questioning. Interestingly, while Gorsuch is a […]
The African, Hindu and Roman goddesses who inspired Beyoncé’s stunning Grammy performance– Washington Post Beyonce’s performance at the Grammy’s was nothing short of pagan worship. If we were to focus on the words of her acceptance speech we can commend her intent to confront the pain of the past and lift up positive images for […]
This week, the Women’s March on Washington announced only pro-choice supporters are welcome at their event. According to them, supporting abortion is a foundation of feminism and a prerequisite for pro-women advocacy. In doing so, the organizers of the Women’s March on Washington made it clear that not all women are welcome in their march. […]
Did God choose Trump? What it means to believe in divine intervention– Religion News Service In only a few days, Donald Trump will be the 45th President of the United States. When it comes to this election or other events, what does it mean for God to be involved in human affairs? If God is […]
A re-run of June 3rd show on feminism: You may not want to realize or admit it, but our understanding of womanhood is more likely shaped by the culture around us, rather than the Bible. The feminist movement has influenced our understanding more than we may know– it is akin to the water in which we swim. We […]
The word, “feminist” can mean a lot of different things today. But for American women, one thing is certain: we have been influenced by the feminist movement and a feminist mindset, whether we know it or not. Our guest today notes: “We unconsciously reflect our culture’s ideas related to womanhood rather than what’s found in the […]