Is Culture an Ally or Enemy of the Church?

The relationship of church to culture is a fascinating study that has caught the attention and analysis of serious scholars during the last generation. Ever since the “Word of God became flesh,” God has been interested in humans of different cultures...

What Would Jesus Do?

The language of my faith is replete with appeals for believers to “be faithful to Jesus.” Other words include “faithful follower,” “loyal disciple” and “let Jesus be Lord of your life.” The theology behind the language...

A Dangerous Justification by Faith

President Bush has invoked God to explain his warfare, according to Robert Parham on EthicsDaily.com. It appears, then, that the tragedy occurring on the world stage at the moment is being directed by the Almighty, and Bush sees America as the protagonist: the hero....

Racial Reconciliation Is Not a Past Event

I often have college students do an essay on race relations and the Christian heritage in light of reading Martin Luther King, Jr. Most students express an appreciation of King’s life and work but many add: “We are glad that the issue of race relations is...