Posts Tagged ‘Culture’
Sheep in the Midst of Wolves
Dayton Hobbs Be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves” (Matt. 10:16). Jesus gave this instruction and advice to His disciples as He sent them out to minister as “sheep in the midst of wolves” in their generation. He offers this same instruction for those of us who desire to be good disciples…
Read MoreGender is Not our Choice
God Made us Either Male or Female Matt Recker I woke up today and asked myself, what in the world is going on in North Carolina? Why is the Obama Administration filing a federal lawsuit against the State of North Carolina? What is all this fuss about bathrooms, anyway? Is going to the bathroom now…
Read MoreCompassion for Confusion – A Christian Response to Same-sex Attraction
A Christian Response to “Same-Sex Marriage” and Same-Sex Attraction: Part 5 of 5. by Ken Endean In Part 4 I dealt with several key Bible passages that are challenged by “pro-gay theologians.” There I presented a Biblical answer to attempts to reinterpret the Scriptures to meet an agenda. In this last article, we will conclude…
Read MoreHermeneutical Fidelity – Key Bible Passages in the Same Sex Marriage Debate
A Christian Response to “Same-Sex Marriage” and Same-Sex Attraction: Part 4 of 5. by Ken Endean In part 3, I discussed the gift of human sexuality as created and controlled by God and must not be discussed apart from God’s boundary of marriage being clearly stated. Human selfishness abuses and defiles turns God’s gift into…
Read MoreHuman Sexuality – God’s Building Block of a Pure Society
A Christian Response to “Same-Sex Marriage” and Same-Sex Attraction: Part 3 of 5. by Ken Endean In part 2, I stressed the theological basis for moving forward in the marriage debate. We cannot allow opinion to be based on emotion or revulsion, rather our opinions must be informed by our Scriptural foundations. This emphasis is…
Read MoreTheological Base – A Firm Foundation for Moving Forward
A Christian Response to “Same-Sex Marriage” and Same-Sex Attraction: Part 2 of 5. by Ken Endean In part 1, I discussed the rise of homosexual acceptance in the wake of the sexual revolution of the 1960s and deliberate activism in support of acceptance. In this article, while I am going to cover things we might…
Read MoreThe Culture Shift – A Survey of Changing Attitudes
A Christian Response to “Same-Sex Marriage” and Same-Sex Attraction: Part 1 of 5. by Ken Endean Introduction: On Thursday, March 3, 2016, the governor of Georgia, Nathan Deal, issued what the Atlanta Journal-Constitution called “a powerful Biblical appeal against ‘religious liberty’ legislation,” claiming he would reject any bill that legalizes discrimination. “The governor said he…
Read MoreMore Resources from the American College of Pediatricians
Don Johnson Earlier this week, David Potter pointed us to the American College of Pediatricians and their position paper “Gender Ideology Harms Children.” Subsequently, a friend pointed out to me that this group of doctors is a social conservative group. On taking a closer look, we see that they are speaking out on numerous subjects.…
Read MoreHuman Beings Have Only Two Genders
Says … The American College of Pediatricians David Potter My jaw dropped as I read a recent article featuring a statement published by the American College of Pediatricians warns of the harms of telling children that gender is a matter of personal preference. You can access the full statement here.
Read MoreThe Race That Is Set Before Us
Greg Baker FrontLine Jan/Feb 2016 – featured article Perhaps you’ve experienced one of those I-don’t-recognize- Americans-anymore moments. And, perhaps, like me, you’ve resented the irrevocable loss of virtue, the utter bankruptcy of genuine wisdom, and the flouting of traditional values Americans used to hold dear. Just about the time I’m pricing flights to the nearest…
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