God hates abortion. Psalm 5:6 says, “The Lord abhors the bloodthirsty and deceitful man,” and Proverbs 6:17 says that He hates “hands that shed innocent blood.” God will judge the abortionist and the one who aborts, if they do not repent. But Jesus Christ died on the cross and shed His blood even for the sin of murdering... Continue Reading

VanDrunen recognizes the reality of pluralism not just as a matter of sociology, but of theology itself—beginning with the “common” nature of the Noahic covenant. No meaningful society enjoys uniformity in terms of religious identity and beliefs. And there is no need to pretend otherwise or to use the state to coerce specific beliefs. Instead,... Continue Reading

Before COVID-19, 38% of Americans were getting their news from TV and 25% from news websites like FOX News, ABC, CNN and the New York Times. 22% utilized more traditional resources, like radio, for news and 15% looked to social media for quick updates. During the COVID-19 outbreak almost every news outlet has decreased in utilization... Continue Reading

Let’s make sure we are gripped by these seven truths so that as we face real challenges, we too can pray with confidence to the God who is in charge, who made everything, who predicts the future, whose plans are being worked out, who sees our specific situation, who is at work today and who... Continue Reading

Our politics are not separate from our religion. It’s one aspect of our obedience. The guys who say, “Don’t preach politics, preach the gospel,” are half right. They’re right to say you shouldn’t preach a party, a strategy, or a legislative agenda, as I said a moment ago. Yet you should preach repentance and obedience.... Continue Reading

What is particularly alarming is the number of evangelicals who jabber about social justice. Most often these people fit into two categories. Some are using the phrase without understanding what it really means. Others believe that they can redefine the term in ways that allow them to keep using it. But why use it at... Continue Reading

While describing the anti-LGBTQ discrimination as “undisputed,” Judge Marshall wrote that federal law nevertheless protects organization’s conduct motivated by sincerely held, faith-based beliefs within the context of a religious educational institution. “The Court is not permitted to scrutinize the interpretation [the seminary] gives to its religious beliefs,” the judge wrote in Wednesday’s order.   A... Continue Reading

Indeed, while apocalypse refers to an unveiling, it may be that some forms of unveiling entail shuttering—closing institutions, turning off the lights, going dark. In such darkness, we are forced to stop, take stock, and then learn to go ahead without sight. As Berry writes in an essay, “It may be that when we no longer know... Continue Reading

In Amos 5:15, the Bible commands Christians to “hate evil, and love good, and establish justice.”   That means we should hate all evil—including Donald Trump’s evil character. It means we should love the good things Donald Trump has done for preborn babies and religious freedom. And it means you also have the liberty to vote for Donald... Continue Reading

When addressing how he might attempt to enforce his mandates, Cuomo recommended state officials doing head counts as people arrived. “You stand at the front door. When they go over 75, you close the door and call me,” Cuomo said.   Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo took specific aim at religious groups Monday, specifically... Continue Reading