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In our informal series of books on issues related to creation we’ve discussed how creation is represented in scripture, how one goes about forming a doctrine of creation that is truly Christian, and how someone who accepts evolution might reflect his in worship. Soon we will have a volume on how our understanding of God…
Is Social Justice a Good Thing?
On April 8, 2014, Energion authors Henry Neufeld, Shauna Hyde, and Chris Surber discussed missions in a Google Hangout on Air. You can see the video (without titles) below. One of the phrases used frequently in this discussion was “social justice.” Energion author Elgin L. Hushbeck, Jr. was listening, and commented to me that he…
Is Something Wrong with Social Justice
We recently released a new book in the Topical Line Drives series, What is Wrong with Social Justice?. In it Elgin Hushbeck, Jr. presents his case that “social justice” is not actual justice. In fact, he claims, it is inimical to true justice. Energion author Bob LaRochelle has a somewhat different view. While he appreciates…
Allan R. Bevere: Questioning the Questions
One of the things I have learned as a student of Stanley Hauerwas is to continually question the questions being posed for debate on any issue and not to simply accept the terminology and definitions that frame so much modern theological and ethical discussion. From Allan R. Bevere: Faith Seeking Understanding (Note to readers: In…
Bob Cornwall: Public Faith in Strange Times
I do have the opportunity, however, to participate in the election of a President, a member of Congress, and other elected offices. There’s a transit millage on the ballot in November as well. I know that the candidates for these offices are not perfect. They may or may not be religious people. Simply because they…
Quote of the Day: Who Is Broken?
The truth that many of us cannot truly accept is that we are all broken. Not having a bed to sleep in or car to drive does not define someone as broken. The uneasy truth that I have discovered is that some of the most broken people hide in lovely homes, nice clothes, busy schedules, important jobs, and familiar…