Browsing: The Church

The church. Visible? Invisible? Yes.

  • The Problem With Categories

  • 09/05/2023

As we engage in political discourse among our own camps, we find ourselves automatically shifting from one category to another. A hearty discussion on “political power” would be incredibly productive among Right-wing friends who understand the nature and purpose of such a thing. Outside of these like-minded friends, the discussion devolves very quickly. The Right […]

  • Tennessee “Faith Leaders” – Letter To Legislators

  • 07/12/2023

This is a copy of the letter sent by “faith leaders” to the TN governor and legislature. Sent a month after the transgender murderer claimed the lives of 6 innocent people at Covenant School, the letter urges legislators to implement “red flag” laws. While the vast majority of the signatures are from trans and murder-affirming […]

  • The Outsider’s Opinion of Christianity

  • 03/17/2023

If you look up the definition of “post-Christianity,” you may start to understand the phenomenon this statistic is pointing to. As the U.S. loses more and more Christians, the culture begins to evolve. What was previously a religious monopoly becomes a moral free-for-all, where no single set of values can be agreed upon as a […]

  • Antifa Style Excommunication – The LCMS

  • 03/02/2023

It has come to my attention that we Right-wing Christians need to revisit our understanding of church discipline. Recent events in the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS) have reminded me of the true nature of liberal tactics. To prepare ourselves for the future, we would be wise to analyze and remember these strategies so that […]

  • Greg Johnson In His Own Words

  • 02/20/2023

If you are unfamiliar with the name of Greg Johnson, I envy you. The man is primarily known for his pastoral role in the PCA (Presbyterian Church in America), where he introduced the concept of a “Side B Christianity.” The Side B label is given to those who would argue that being a Christian and […]

  • Fascism Viewed From The Church – Part Two

  • 01/17/2023

Previously discussed was the similarity between both the Church and the State, as well as the groundwork for the field in which they each operate. The following will be the application where theory is put into practice. The Struggles of Our Day There have been a few similarities among countries prior to adopting Fascism. One […]

  • Fascism Viewed From The Church – Part One

  • 01/10/2023

In the words that will follow, I propose to undertake an examination of Fascism from the point of view of the Church. The following essay is a thought experiment to consider the question of how Fascism is to be considered from an ecclesiastical point of view. The purpose is not to argue that Fascism is […]

  • Church Donations vs Government Spending

  • 12/31/2022

Psalm 37:16 – “Better is the little that the righteous has than the abundance of many wicked.” A key component of Christianity is the understanding that worldly wealth does not create riches in heaven. Jesus made clear that, if anything, wealth was a hindrance to the kingdom of heaven (Mark 10:25). That being said, have you […]

  • Keller’s 5 Distinctions Of The Early Church

  • 11/22/2022

Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” A quote that never seems to go away, this iconic line is known almost universally, yet it seems as if history continues to repeat itself. Despite the near-universal acknowledgment of history as a guiding force for the present, the same inevitable issues arise, plaguing […]

  • Canadian Christianity

  • 10/27/2022

Very few people are willing to analyze immigration and Christianity. Just a cursory glance at the statistics should give cause for concern. About 25% of Canada’s population is composed of immigrants. Canada’s immigration policies have been incredibly effective at removing Christian influence in the country. Examining the rise of Islam and the fall of Christianity […]

  • The Frankfurt Declaration (1970)

  • 10/19/2022

This is the 1970 Frankfurt Declaration (there are multiple), written in response to the trending liberalism of the World Council of Churches (WCC). The liberal-leaning WCC had been advocating for a expanded understanding of Christianity for some time, and focused on missionary work as a social good for all cultures. It became clear to the […]

  • A Moderate View Of Infanticide

  • 10/10/2022

If you are reading this post, you are likely opposed to abortion. That is a good thing. In fact, almost every Christian in the world today would consider themselves pro-life and generally opposed to abortion. The scary part is in the word “generally.” The unity of mind that Christianity has eventually embodied towards the subject […]

  • Politics and Heretics

  • 10/01/2022

The real question this post looks to answer, is the question of politics. Why is federal vision theology still talked about 20 years later? If the PCA, OPC, URC, RPCUS, and the RCUS all claim that this theology is contrary to reformed teaching, shouldn’t that have been the end of it? Why does it continue to be an issue today?

  • Orientation and Illness

  • 09/19/2022

In May 2020, the PCA released a report addressing human sexuality. This report addressed numerous topics, including marriage, concupiscence, and especially homosexuality. This report was resoundingly requested after a PCA church co-hosted a conference with questionable teachings on sexuality and identity. One of the biggest questions this Presbyterian denomination has been asking since then has […]

  • The State of Pastors

  • 09/09/2022

From the article: “…pastors from mainline denominations far more likely to consider quitting than those from non-mainline denominations (51% vs. 34%). Other significant differences arise among gender, with female pastors being far more likely than male pastors to have considered giving up full-time ministry, and ministry tenure.” This is an interesting article that analyzes a […]

  • The Frankfurt Declaration

  • 09/01/2022

If you have struggled with the state of the church these last few years, you will likely find this encouraging. With signers such as Doug Wilson, Voddie Baucham, Joe Boot, John MacArthur and James White, you will find an encouraging and helpful statement for Christian leaders. The declaration (2022) speaks against abuse of power by […]

  • The Cultural Handicap

  • 08/25/2022

One of the biggest issues facing the church today is cultural engagement. How should the church engage the culture around it? What does being the “light of the world” mean (Matt 5:14)? These questions are asked on a personal and corporate level. How can I, as a Christian, witness to the world around me? How […]

  • Dysphoria Accommodations

  • 08/25/2022

This is a tweet from an ACLU attorney that was able finally able to convince a federal court that gender dysphoria is now a protected disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act. It was only a matter of time before this happened. The ADA currently is known for ensuring businesses/government building have elevators, wheelchair ramps, […]

  • Price of Unity

  • 08/15/2022

I have recently come to find out that the PCA has a scholarship fund for men to seek out ordination. Or men who aren’t a candidate for ordination, but want a scholarship. Or men looking to participate in the General Assembly. Here’s the catch. You can’t be white. Hate to break it to you, but […]

  • Commitments and Committees

  • 06/04/2022

The PCA has a wonderful habit of asking questions nobody asked. As someone who has only recently started to dig through the history of this denomination, I have found myself viewing reports and statements on questions I would never have dreamed to ask. Today, I will be briefly looking at the Ad Interim Study Committee […]