The Power of De-Conversion Stories – Canon Fodder

But in recent years these de-conversion stories seem to have taken on a higher profile.  Part of this is due, no doubt, to the technology that makes these de-conversion stories more available whether through podcasts, blogs, or other forms of media. But, it’s also due to the fact that many of those who de-convert have […]

California overreaction on homeschooling

California is seeking to treat homeschool families as presumptive child abusers. Lawmakers in that state have indicated plans to categorically require homeschool parents to prove — through home visits, interviews, and other government oversight — that indeed the parent is not abusive if they choose to exercise a legally protected and valid option for school […]

Postliberal Theology

And yet, to be theologically postliberal is not the same as being theologically conservative.  Like other postmodernists, postliberals have problems with absolute truth.Whereas liberal ecumenism downplays all distinctive doctrines, postliberal ecumenism sees the different denominations as various “interpretative communities,” each with its own integrity.  Postliberalism thus takes the different theologies seriously, but it cannot say that one […]

It’s not hypocritical to be thankful

  It’s as if a gang of thugs was mugging us — beaten, robbed, and likely on our way to being murdered. Suddenly a huge biker character emerges from the shadows, shouting vulgarities, with the smell of alcohol on his breath and tattoos of naked women on both arms. For some strange reason he beats […]