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Jay Dyer explains the Orthodox position on the death penalty.| Patristic Faith
African folklore pedagogy combined with a life grounded in the sacraments may provide an educational path to truth and virtue.| The Living Church
Celebrating the Nicene Creed, Part 2 God the Father and the Person of God the Son I was fifteen when I first saw those creepy life-size models of famous people, […]| AP
Jay Dyer explains the Orthodox position on the death penalty.| Patristic Faith
God doesn't always makes sense, even to Christians, and we must understand why| Rambling Ever On
In Pope Leo's exhortation "Dilexi Te,' we hear the voice of a patient teacher reminding us of an inescapable truth at the very heart of Christianity: Christ’s radical love for and identification with the poor. The post Pope Leo in ‘Dilexi Te’: We cannot love God unless we identify with the poor appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
“KPop Demon Hunters” is a quirky kids’ movie that has resonated with viewers of all ages around the world. It also happens to be great content for teaching theology. The post ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ is a hit—on the screen and in my theology class. appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
Ross Douthat addresses weighty topics in his new book, but his reasons for belief are often puzzling. The post Review: Ross Douthat on why everyone should be religious appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
There has been so much commentary in the past few years about the transgender movement. This has often ended up with Christians and transgender activists lining up on opposite sides from one another shouting opinions at on another. Too often the Christian traditional teaching on gender (which I hold to) comes across so poorly as … + Read More The post Engaging with transgenderism: start with love appeared first on Written for our instruction.| Written for our instruction
If all people are made in the image of God, we should treat everyone we meet well. Not only those who are important.| Written for our instruction
We can take great comfort in the truths of this prophetic book: If you are anything like me, you look around and see all the… The post What Habakkuk Tells Us About History and Hope appeared first on CultureWatch.| CultureWatch
It wasn’t too long ago that a prominent pastor named Andy Stanley said Christians might need to “unhitch” from the Old Testament. That comment drew considerable criticism (see Albert Mohler h…| Theology Along the Way
As parents, we hope our children will never have to experience deep suffering. We would love for them to be protected from anything that could harm them.| Crossway
Do you struggle with reading the Bible? Perhaps you don’t understand it, or it frustrates you, or you simply never seem to have the time for it. If so, I’d like to share something that could completely transform your understanding of Scripture. When I received my PhD in theology years ago, I learned what I …| Phil Cooke
Eleonore Stump is a connoisseur of suffering. To quote Hamlet’s anguished words, she knows the “thousand natural shocks that flesh is heir to,” which come in degrees, varieties, and combinations that bring ruin to human lives. Some sufferings arise because the human heart desires goods that are fragile or uncertain. Other sufferings arise because our Read more... The post Suffering Comes in Many Forms. So Does Theodicy. appeared first on Christianity Today.| Christianity Today
In Scripture, we may see Satan’s downfall in three stages: from heaven to earth (Rev. 12:7-9); from earth to the abyss (Rev. 20:1-3); and from the abyss to the lake of fire (Rev. 20:10). The post Satan and the abyss appeared first on Pathway.| Pathway
Our World is Drowning in (Mis)Information Dear Church in Persistent Information Overload, Are you overwhelmed? If the Information Age began in the mid-20th century and ... Read More The post Communities of Wisdom in a World Drowning from Information Overload appeared first on Missio Alliance.| Missio Alliance
It’s Not Up To Us To the Western Church, endlessly wrestling for control and power: The other day on a road trip I was listening ... Read More The post A Crisis of Control: On Letting Go of Power appeared first on Missio Alliance.| Missio Alliance
"In spite of all the ways you’ve been bruised and abused, beloved Ecclesia, remember your true self. Fiercely protect the place deep in you where Jesus’ Name is written."| Missio Alliance
Nearly a quarter of U.S. adults think the Bible is “just another book of teachings written by people,” the American Bible Society (ABS) said in its latest release from the 2025 State of the Bible. The post State of the Bible: Nearly quarter of U.S. adults say Bible ‘just another book’ appeared first on Pathway.| Pathway
The assassination last month of Charlie Kirk brought many Americans face-to-face with a gruesome reality encountered all too often across the globe: namely, that a man might be killed simply for expressing what he believes to be true. In this age of growing incivility, may we reaffirm the foundations for liberty of conscience. The post Amid incivility, reaffirm liberty of conscience appeared first on Pathway.| Pathway
Avi Mizrachi, a Messianic believer and founding pastor of Adonai Roi Congregation in Tel Aviv, finds it difficult to commemorate the Oct. 7 second anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel. The post ‘Prince of Peace’ only hope for Israel and Hamas, Messianic and Christian leaders say appeared first on Pathway.| Pathway
The sun and moon stood still for about a day over Gibeon, as factually recorded in Joshua 10 in a biblical miracle unlike any other, giving Joshua an extra day of sunlight as he defeated the Amorites centuries ago. New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (NOBTS) archaeological scholar Jim Parker believes the miracle is pertinent to findings at Tel Gezer, an archeological site where Parker helped lead an excavation of the ancient water system with a team of scholars and volunteers 2010-2018. ...| Pathway
Dead Sea Scroll fragments and hundreds of other artifacts will be on display starting Nov. 22 at the Museum of the Bible’s “Dead Sea Scrolls: The Exhibition,” brought in partnership with the Israel Antiquities Authority. The post Dead Sea Scrolls exhibition arrives at Museum of the Bible appeared first on Pathway.| Pathway
U.S. Evangelicals are as supportive of Israel as they were four years ago, Infinity Concepts and Grey Matter found in their latest poll, although findings portend a possible generational shift. The post Evangelical support for Israel constant, but future shift indicated, new study finds appeared first on Pathway.| Pathway
Societal changes following the COVID-19 pandemic led to several theological shifts in the 2022 State of Theology, but many reverted to previous pre-pandemic norms in 2025 State of Theology. The post Americans’ beliefs about God revert to pre-pandemic norms appeared first on Pathway.| Pathway
Written for Western Christians, Part II examines the nature of Primordial (Pre-Fallen) Man and their true purpose as male and female through Image and Likeness. The post Part II of the Western Series: True Love Makes Truly Human appeared first on Orthodox Reflections.| Orthodox Reflections
“Have you seen The Chosen?” When the streaming series first began in 2019, this was an innocuous question. But now, the same question can feel like a litmus test. After all, what Christian wouldn’t admire an ambitious, small-budget, crowdfunded project about the life of Jesus and his disciples, designed to reach new audiences through an […] The post ‘The Chosen’ may be inspiring—but its theology isn’t inspired appeared first on U.S. Catholic.| U.S. Catholic
I recently read a deep and thoughtful book on Christian living entitled A Heart Aflame for God: A Reformed Approach to Spiritual Formation. I reached out to the author, Matthew Bingham, to see if h…| Kindle Afresh
What would it mean for a parish to take seriously the call to form others for ministry and mission? How would that shape their life?| The Living Church
Explore the profound difference between "great souls" and "little souls" in Catholic spirituality, inspired by the wisdom of St. Thérèse of Lisieux.| Catholicism.org
You cannot see the brilliant glory of justification until you look at it through the lens of the Old Testament sacrificial system. Here’s how.| Crossway Articles
Why should the Anglican Communion matter in parish ministry? Why do global relationships matter to the local congregation?| The Living Church
We are pleased to have Joseph W. Trigg and Robin Darling-Young join us to discuss their new edited volume Teacher of the Logos: Essays on Origen’s Rediscovered Lost Work. Joseph... READ MORE The post Interview with Joseph Trigg and Robin Darling-Young about their book Teacher of the Logos: Essays on Origen’s Rediscovered Lost Work. appeared first on Catholic University of America Press.| Catholic University of America Press
There are few things more complicated in this world than parenting. Every set of parents is different. Every child is different. Every culture does things differently. This makes it difficult to see general wise principles when it comes to parenting. Yet there is a key principle that I fear is often not considered enough. Your … + Read More The post Parents need to parent their children appeared first on Written for our instruction.| Written for our instruction
Paul Rutherford explains how reason, Christ’s resurrection, and the Bible all testify that Jesus is the only way to heaven. I can’t drive around town seven days straight without passing at least one car with a bumper sticker that reads, “Coexist” on the back. You know the one. It spells the word using symbols associated with the world’s faiths, ancient […]| Probe Ministries
Someone commented on one of our articles about Satan. They said that many people, both believers and non-believers, feel that Satan holds the upper hand in life over Christ. Many reasons exist that could lead one to believe the devil has the world in his hands. Nothing could be further from the truth. What humanity witnesses on a day-to-day basis […]| Probe Ministries
I like how they make the title sound like ritual is a problem. Our culture believes that, I liked to believe it, and so the book is more appealing. (book on amazon, pdf excerpt) The book is not about rituals, but rather the attitude that ritual engenders. It’s an attitude of “If we do things ... Read moreRitual & its Consequences: book summary| Jessitron
Unless you’ve been on a mission to Mars the last few years, you’ll be aware of the lively public debate over the relationship between religion and civil government, the proper roles of …| Analogical Thoughts
We want meaning and resolution—and the kind of monster we can defeat.| Christianity Today
Yesterday, I preached the funeral service of a dear friend. In the days leading up to his death, I reflected on what it means to be “swallowed up by life.”| Jonathan M. Threlfall
A large part of our civilisation rests on the shoulders of one medieval monk: Thomas Aquinas.| Ralph Ammer
“What is truth? said jesting Pilate, and would not stay for an answer.” This quote is the first line of Francis Bacon’s essay, Of Truth. Further on Bacon says truth is “the sovereign good of human nature.”| Catholic Stand
The Nourishment of God’s Womb for the Church To the Reckless Church in America, The thing which we’ve greatly feared has come upon us, sisters ... Read More The post The Bill For Our Recklessness Has Come Due appeared first on Missio Alliance.| Missio Alliance
You Are Loved Oneya, an ambassador of the Kingdom of God. To those of the Church in the West, beloved in Christ before the foundations ... Read More The post Aren’t You Tired of Attempting to Dominate? (You Are Loved) appeared first on Missio Alliance.| Missio Alliance
An Invitation to Listen When you really think about it, we write scores of letters every single day, in a vast array of structures and ... Read More The post Letters to the Church: An Invitation to Listen appeared first on Missio Alliance.| Missio Alliance
Joseph Smith established a pattern of adaptation that continues to this day. The post How Has Temple Worship Evolved Since Joseph Smith’s Time? appeared first on From the Desk.| From the Desk
What is eschatology? Discover the biblical study of the end times, including key beliefs and why eschatology gives Christians hope for the future.| Esther Press
I was so appalled at the ‘open letter’ signed by some evangelicals re the Unite the Kingdom march that I wrote this article on Christian Today – you can get the original here Disuniting the Kingdom – an open letter to evangelical signatories of the anti ‘Unite the Kingdom’ letter – CT To those evangelicals […]| TheWeeFlea.com
As was the last Ad Rem, this number is an edited excerpt from the talk I am soon to give at Saint Benedict Center’s annual conference. In Chapter ten of the Commonitory, Saint Vincent considers what we should do when … Continue reading → The post The Ordinary Magisterium vs. ‘A Teacher Established in the Church,’ Who Errs appeared first on Catholicism.org.| Catholicism.org
I don’t usually share hate mail, but this the first time we’ve received a Yiddish curse via our contact form on Catholicism.org, and it somehow seems worth noting. This came in the digital mailbag last night: The Jewish Nation will … Continue reading → The post A Yiddish Curse appeared first on Catholicism.org.| Catholicism.org
Faculty, graduate students and many other members of the Fordham community gathered in the Flom Auditorium of Walsh Library on Sept. 18 to attend the first McGinley lecture of the 2025-26 academic year: “The Ethics of Meritocracy: A Theological Assessment.” Jonathan Crystal, vice provost for academic affairs, moderated the event, which marked the most recent... The post “The Ethics of Meritocracy” appeared first on The Observer.| The Observer
Paul Rutherford explains why Jesus is the only way to know God. I was sitting in my car at a red light and I saw a bumper sticker on the car in front of me that said, “Coexist.” Only, the letters on the bumper sticker are religious symbols. A crescent stands in place of the letter “c,” a peace symbol […]| Probe Ministries
(How is it the middle of September already, that’s what I want to know!) Kristin DuMez, on resisting moral collapse from the very beginning: A new religious resource from Freedom Church of th…| Gaudete Theology
Titus taught what accords with sound doctrine, modeled godly living, and rebuked those who opposed the truth. The distinctive theology of Paul’s letter to Titus serves these purposes.| Crossway
Topic: humility, pride, selfishnessText: Philippians 2:1-16Takeaway: Think others first. TENSION I was driving down the 202 the other day with my family in the car during rush hour, and we are in the HOV lane. Because anytime I have the chance to get in that lane and move past all... The post SERMON: From Selfish to Selfless | Philippians 2 appeared first on Pro Preacher.| Pro Preacher
By Karen Jackson-Weaver The opportunity to write about four books that have shaped my scholarly journey invites me to reflect on my doctoral studies at| Reading Religion
The post Westminster School John Locke Lecture explores religion, nationhood, and Christianity in England appeared first on Westminster School.| Westminster School
Last fall, a post by Paul Gavrilyuk on Facebook highly resonated with my own burning thoughts on the same issue. Gavrilyuk wrote, “Russia’s war crimes have two main aims: to crush the spirit of Ukrainians and to erase Ukrainian identity. It strikes me that our present discussion of Orthodox nationalism, as valuable as it is,...| Public Orthodoxy
Being a living sacrifice to God means not being like the world around you, but to have your thinking changed by the Holy Spirit.| Written for our instruction
Protestant Christianity in America consists of a veritable alphabet soup of denominations, so saying that I grew up in the OPC probably means nothing to you. If it does, lol wow I’m sorry and I probably know you. What if I also told you that my Christian high school| Samsara Diagnostics
This past Sunday, I had the chance to preach at a church in Georgetown, KY. My friend, Andy Waldroup, has pastored this church for a long time, and I was privileged to visit and open the Bible with…| Theology Along the Way
Was Saint Cyril of Alexandria a Monophysite? This article examines his own writings to prove his theology aligns with the Council of Chalcedon.| Catholicism.org
Today, January 28, 2025 is the Feast of Saint Thomas Aquinas and is celebrated as the 800th anniversary of his birth (even though history does not record the actual date), and so it begins the third of the Three Jubilee Years commemorating also the 700th anniversary of his canonization in 1323 and the 750th anniversaryContinue reading "Happy Feast of Saint Thomas Aquinas, Doctor of Humanity – 2025"| Thomistic Philosophy Page
If you have visited the Thomistic Philosophy Page in recent months, you may have notice an image of the cover for my forthcoming book, To Know the Truth of Things: An Overview of the Philosophy of Saint Thomas Aquinas. The title comes from an observation about the nature and goal of philosophy that Saint ThomasContinue reading "To Know the Truth of Things"| Thomistic Philosophy Page
The latest book from Robert D. Cornwall laments how Christians have historically built ‘fences’ around the Eucharist and explores just how radical Jesus’s vision for table fellowship can be.| Word&Way
Anger is a right response to evil, but we must reject unrestrained rage and choose righteous indignation that motivates prayer, reflection, and action toward real justice.| Jonathan M. Threlfall
All murders are tragic and unconscionable, but some seem to signal a kind of inflection point in social life, especially when it comes to our ability to engage in public discourse on highly contentious topics. That’s the way many people, including myself, feel about the killing of Charlie Kirk.| Jonathan M. Threlfall
Every day we are faced with attacks that come in the form of bamboozling tangles of truth and lies. Statements from the Bible serve like a sword to cut through these lies, revealing the difference …| Jonathan M. Threlfall
"Most of us preach rest far better than we practice it."| Missio Alliance
Take this test of basic Bible knowledge to help assess your biblical literacy. This simple quiz examines some of the key doctrines and events of the Bible. It will give you a good feel for your breadth and depth of Scriptural knowledge. This article is also available in Spanish. It’s alarming to us at Probe Ministries to see the drop […]| Probe Ministries
A Catholic analysis of Charlie Kirk’s death, the hope for his salvation, the danger of indifferentism, and praying for non-Catholic souls.| Catholicism.org
Apologetics and theology should be the closest of disciplines. One might even argue, given that theology is the “queen of the sciences,” apologetics should rightly serve under that theological rule. For this reason, scholarship has given much attention to the relationship between these two disciplines. A plethora of books have been written on apologetic methodology, […] The post Is Inerrancy Important to Apologetics? appeared first on Helwys Society Forum.| Helwys Society Forum
I’m (re)reading a book on original sin with an online mimetic book group, and in last night’s meeting, we read a section that used a phrase that caused some discussion. The context wa…| Gaudete Theology
How many times have I heard someone say, “That’s just wrong!” when the action being discussed isn’t wrong in a moral sense, but is simply unwise from the perspective of the speaker? This got me thinking about the nexus between morality and wisdom, between an action being right or wrong, on the one hand, and … Continue reading “That’s Just Wrong!” Is it Wrong, or is it Unwise?| Kindle Afresh
I hate generative AI. I hate how it’s destroying writing pedagogy and giving students even more excuses not to read (because they can just read a “summary”). I hate how whiny and defensive AI users are about the pathetic little ways they’ve integrated it into their lives. If I could push a button and permanently … Continue reading ChatGPT is going to kill God| An und für sich
Friends of the blog will definitely be interested to read this article by long-time contributor (and now independent blogger) Beatrice Marovich, drawing on interviews with an astonishingly wide range of contemporary theologians reflecting on the possible death of their field.| An und für sich
By Noah Guthrie. “What does the creation care promised land look like?” Katherine asked. “None of us really know.” When we’re striving for something we can barely imagine, it’s crucial that we let the Holy Spirit guide our actions — whether in building or destroying, in planting native coneflowers or removing invasive honeysuckles.| A Rocha USA - A Rocha USA
What is the true nature of Orthodox Christianity, and is the faith compatible with Oriental practices such as Zen Buddhism?| Orthodox Reflections
Join Nancy Guthrie as she talks with Iain Duguid about how we can understand Revelation in new ways when we read it as a letter, as a promise, and as apocalyptic prophecy.| Crossway
You may know that traditionally, Catholics are to fast and/or abstain from meat on Fridays; or, to substitute some other form of what is generally described as “penance”. Growing up, I …| Gaudete Theology
This week we take a closer look into Augustin Laffay, SJ, and Gianni Festa's latest book, St. Dominic and His Mission. The post Interview with Augustin Laffay, SJ on St Dominic and His Mission appeared first on Catholic University of America Press.| Catholic University of America Press
Sr. Mary Veronica Sabelli, RSM discusses "Gender Complementarity and Christian Personalism: The Philosophy of Sister Prudence Allen, RSM."| Catholic University of America Press
Romans 12:1 encourages us to be living sacrifices (expanded upon in the previous blog post here). That’s not all this verse teaches; let’s look at it again: I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual … + Read More The post What is “spiritual worship” in Romans 12:1? appeared first on Written for our instruction.| Written for our instruction
Christians are to be living sacrifices, which means to devote our whole lives to the service of the God who saved us.| Written for our instruction
On Monday, I had the chance to spend an hour with our President’s Leadership Fellows here at Southwest Baptist University. These students (about 20 of them) are awarded a presidential scholarship as freshmen and have the chance to spend time with our President, Dr. Rick Melson, and other leaders at SBU. They take one class…| Theology Along the Way
In Drew Dyck’s book, Just Show Up: How Small Acts of Faithfulness Change Everything (A Guide for Exhausted Christians), he writes that isolation is a liar. So true! We read in Proverbs that y…| Theology Along the Way
In the Spanish language there is a wonderful idiom that has gone out of fashion in our times to express a sudden silence: “ha pasado un ángel”, or an angel passed by. The phrase is commonly used wh…| Infrapolitical Reflections
How many of us would have devised the cross as God's way of salvation? Probably none of us. We want a theology of glory more than a theology of the cross. That's why Judas betrayed Jesus and the crowd chose Barabbas. And yet... the cross is the power of God for salvation.| Living Theologically
Trending news becomes next week’s ancient history. We need something (or someone) that does not change, and yet remains true, powerful, and life-giving. This is precisely why it is good for Christians to consider the immutability of God. | Living Theologically
Do Christians embrace the "spiritual but not religious" mindset? Should they claim "It's a relationship, not a religion." The gospel offers a different perspective on religion and spirituality that's worth considering.| Living Theologically
Before digging into this important question, let me unequivocally state that this post reflects my personal opinion and in no way represents my church’s official opinion. Also, please respect this is obviously coming from a Baptist’s perspective without turning the... Continue Reading →| Living Theologically
What is the meaning of our lives? Give it some thought.| Christian Apologetics
We hope and pray for true revival. But are we ready? When revival comes, we must be prepared to distinguish between genuine and counterfeit marks of God's work.| Jonathan M. Threlfall
"The work of racial healing is not optional for followers of the Way of Jesus. It is a way of being–a deeply raw, courageous, and redemptive process–that is essential to our formation into the likeness of Christ."| Missio Alliance
How did the crypto-Catholic Jacques Lacan give us the Calvinist Slavoj Žižek? And could St. Augustine's theology be the key?| Samsara Diagnostics
To be able to concretely love people, we must learn to partner with the mystery of change, to summon its appearance, come what may, and to diligently dance whichever conjuring ritual we happen to have stumbled upon ourselves.| Samsara Diagnostics
One way to see grace might be the power to create new and unexpected timelines.| Samsara Diagnostics
The primary argument against Christian universalism is that I don’t want God to save people who offend me — PostBarthian (@postbarthian) June 21, 2016 Neither did Jonah, and I think we all kn…| Gaudete Theology
Seventeen hundred years ago, the Council of Nicaea was convened to clarify exactly what constituted Christian faith, which resulted in the Nicene Creed. This is an enormously significant anniversar…| Gaudete Theology
June 10, 2024 - What if heaven is not the final destination we have made it out to be? What if we have been investing our hope in the wrong place and living our lives in the wrong direction? What if the ultimate destination for life is right under our feet? By James Amadon| The Ecological Disciple
