Model of Racial Reconciliation

  Louisville Church Merger Heralded As Model of Racial Reconciliation 
(Source: Kentucky Baptist Convention)
 LOUISVILLE, Ky. (BP)–Several questions remain after long talks, compromises and at least one blunt sermon prior to the merger of a black church and a white church in Louisville.
But both pastors say they have the Holy Spirit and a spirit of cooperation to [...]

My Book Edorsements At IVP Website

My endorsement of  Philosophical Foundations for a Christian Worldview by J. P. Moreland
and William Lane Craig   is posted on the IVP website.  
Reviews & Endorsements
Moreland and Craig present a comprehensive introduction to philosophy from a Christian point of view. Both theologically and philosophically engaging and stimulating. Moreover, the book is structured in such a way that [...]

Phililp Schaff, human freedom, and “the negro question”

Phililp Schaff, human freedom,  and “the negro question”
The great Swiss reformed theologian and prominent Protestant church historian, Philip Schaff (1819-1893), did not favorably anticipate or encourage emancipation of African slaves in America because that was not a concern in his theological project. His hermeneutical horizon did not make room for a theologically-transcendent vision of justice, that would allow black [...]

Ten Things Everyone Should Know About Race

I’m reading a paper in preparation for a class. I’ve come across these “ten fine principles” on race that are noteworthy to share with you.
Ten Ten Things Everyone Should Know About Race
1.  Race is a modern idea.
Ancient societies, like the Greeks, did not divide people according to physical diferences, but according to religion, status, class or [...]

Guest Post: Gay Marriage by Ron Stimphil

 
Gay Marriage
By Ron Stimphil
 
Introduction
 
 The homosexual community has been driving its agenda in ways that should be alarming to the world in general and to Christians in particular. For a while now, homosexuals have been leading a multifaceted fight (political, social, and religious) that has culminated in the institution of marriage being increasingly undermined [...]

Guest Post: The Gift of Relationship by Charles Amisial

As I woke up this morning, I am mentally listing the many blessings of God in my life. I am quite thankful for all of them. During the process, one stood out to challenge my thinking. It is the blessing of relationship. The latter contains the DNA of our needs. The Bible is saturated with [...]