What should Christians think of NATO? This was the question that jumped out at me after reading Hollie Baker-Lutz’s Think Christian piece detailing her participation in the NATO protests last weekend in Chicago. Hearkening to Jesus’ “radical commitment to justice,” Baker-Lutz framed her protest activity as both an extension of… [more]
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My day at the NATO protests
I don’t make a habit of going to these things. As Chicago braced itself for road closures, heightened security and masses of protesters surrounding the NATO summit, I reflected on why I wanted to march in this protest, at this particular moment in time. I’m a Christian feminist who’s been… [more]
When sex sells and provides
Years ago I had a family law case in my courtroom where the mother and father, never married, were arguing over who would be the better parent for their son to live with. Actually, only the mother was arguing for custody; the father hadn’t bothered to show up. I’d read… [more]
The transformative life of Chuck Colson
I’ve known Chuck Colson, who died today at the age of 80, for 12 years and have been a fan of his for many more. Our friendship began shortly after I became the president of Crossroad Bible Institute. Colson’s Prison Fellowship ministry and CBI have been closely aligned for years;… [more]
The injustice of gated communities
People familiar with psychologist Abraham Maslow’s famed hierarchy of needs know that personal safety is right at the top of the list - or near the bottom of the pyramid, if you will. That fact alone is enough to explain the existence of gated communities. Those who can afford it… [more]
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Robert Joustra How we enact justice is most certainly not between just "us and God." ...At times it is far better if we don't act at all - even if excruciatingly hard (as in Syria).
My day at the NATO protests
Victoria Tiedemann Keep something in mind ... forced marriage is also a form of slavery.
When sex sells and provides
Jane Hinrichs 1 People will do almost anything to provide for their kids - and if they aren't relying on God why would there be limits?
When sex sells and provides
Tim Jones Instead of asking if gated communities are unbiblical or marginalizing the people who choose to live in them, we should instead be asking how would Jesus reach out to these people.
The injustice of gated communities
Laura Ziesel 1 I think when we look out for ourselves or those who "belong" to us (family, friends, etc) above strangers or people we are uncomfortable with, we run the risk of unChristian living.
The injustice of gated communities
bob s. Dedicating large amounts of time and energy on bullying, making it a first class "subject" to be taught in grade school goes over board.
Why Christians should support the Day of Silence