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Intrinsic Human Value Is the Same for All and Can Never Be Lost
Because we're created in God's image, nothing can negate our intrinsic value, not even sin. But lately, our culture has been saying otherwise.
Counsel for Loving Same-Sex-Attracted Christians
Bekah Mason provides some helpful counsel for how Christians can love and support other Christians who experience same-sex attraction.
Anniversary of Loving v. Virginia
All people are created in God’s image, and skin color is a non-moral characteristic that doesn’t diminish intrinsic value. Our laws must reflect that by upholding equality and justice.
Sin and Transforming Grace in Openness Unhindered
Rosaria Butterfield's Openness Unhindered is a book about the astonishing and life-upending nature of the Gospel.
Romans Prescribes the Gospel, Not Execution
The New York Times claims that Romans 1 calls for the execution of gays. A Republican congressman read the passage at a committee hearing. I don’t know the congressman’s purpose, but it couldn’t be to call for the execution of gays because the passage doesn’t say that. And 2,000 years of Christian teaching has never taught that it does.
First They Change the Definition, and Then They Claim the Right
The other day, I retweeted Brian Seagraves’ tweet: “The transgender community wants a right no one has had: the right to use a bathroom that doesn’t match your sex.” Someone replied that transgender people are just looking for the same right that everyone has already had – to use a bathroom that matches their gender identity.
The Back of the Book
One of the tactics in Greg’s book is “the back of the book.” Some people like to jump to the end of the book to find out how it ends before reading the whole thing. Sometimes you know the end of the story so you notice things about the narrative that you wouldn’t otherwise. Knowing the ending gives you some insight.
How We Should Treat Political Opponents
Mark Galli has a good editorial in the current Christianity Today issue. I disagree with a couple of points.
Questions about Transgender Theories to Consider
On today’s podcast, Greg talks about an article discussing how people who object to radical changes in our society, like transgender bathrooms, are being bullied to abandon their reasonable sensibilities and objections.
Supreme Court Ruling on Marriage
No doubt you’ve heard the ruling. I’ve been praying and thinking about how we as Christians and STR people move forward. We’ve got good arguments, and the issues may change over time that need to be responded to, but the people we are to be as Christians doesn’t change. God isn’t surprised by this ruling, and by His sovereign will He’s allowed this to happen. And He’s put us here in this time for a purpose.