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How faith and culture intersect, discussion on topics such as economics, education, abortion, family life, movies, media, and religious liberty.

Christianity and Multiculturalism

In the news we see the conflict due to the tension that exists with Christianity in a postmodern world as our biblical worldview and multiculturalism clash.

No Pain, No Gain Abortion Bill Stumbles Over Rape Clause

David Shedlock: Abortion is a snake. As Harriet Tubman once put it, “You don’t wound a snake, you kill it.” The Pain-Capable Abortion Ban would only wound.

Harvard Prof: If You Take Away Religion You Can’t Hire Enough Police

Video: Harvard Business School Professor Clay Christiansen discusses the importance of religion in a functioning Democracy.

5 Things You Should Know About The Nordic Model

The nordic model is greatly admired in progressive circles. The nordic countries…

Cultural Divide Has Replaced The Racial Divide In America

When it comes to Ferguson, New York City and events like them can we drop the race narrative and examine the multiple issues that factor into this discussion?

Mascots: A Book for a Lazy Winter Sunday

Book Review: Mascots is a book for a lazy winter Sunday afternoon – but also one which should motivate you to get up off that sofa and get involved.

Nationalism or Fascism? The Rise of Europe’s New Right

“Is the rise of nationalism in Europe foreshadowing a return of fascism? John Gustavsson makes a case for nationalism and explains why this is not the case.

Thirteen LGBT-Owned Bakeries Demonstrate Double Standard

LGBT-owned bakeries demonstrate a double standard that exists when refusing service to a Christian asking for a pro-traditional marriage message on a cake.

Boys Playing Girls’ Sports

The Minnesota State High School Athletic League earlier this month passed a new policy that allows transgendered boys to play on girls’ athletic teams.

Caffeinated Thought of the Day: The Secular Religion of Global Warming

Brian Myers: Michael Barone of The Washington Examiner once wrote this, “The secular religion of global warming has all the elements of a religious faith.”

Dear Mr. Police Officer…

I want you to know that I am your friend. I appreciate you. I also know that you are my friend, my wife and kids’ friend, and the friend of my community.

The Question of Racial Civility Among Christians

It is damaging to the church to treat one’s white brothers and sisters as ones responsible for the actions of a few, in other parts of the country and world.

Should Pastors Disengage Civil and Christian Marriage?

Should pastors sign a pledge saying that they will disengage civil and Christian marriage in their pastoral duties and not be “an agent of the state.”

Who Speaks for Ferguson?

As Christians we speak on behalf of the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob under the authority of Christ to promote redemption in Christ, not Ferguson.

Caffeinated Thought of the Day: Islam and the West

Brian Myers: Islam has proved in Sweden and elsewhere that it can simply over-run Western culture if there is no vibrant Christianity to stop it.

Maggie Karner Urges Fearless Debate on Assisted Suicide

I doubt that Maggie Karner rang in the new year thinking she…