Barack Obama. Terence Jeffrey reports:He is so pro-abortion he refused as an Illinois state senator to support legislation to protect babies who survived late-term abortions because he did not want to concede -- as he explained in a cold-blooded speech on the Illinois Senate floor -- that these babies, fully outside their mothers' wombs, with their hearts beating and lungs heaving, were in fact "persons."Read the whole thing. (HT: JT) … [Read more...] about Who is The Most Pro-Abortion Candidate Ever?
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Tom Schreiner’s New Testament Theology
I'm looking forward to this 976-page volume by one of the best New Testament scholars of our day (who also happens to be a wonderful teacher with a warm, pastoral heart). Building on extensive work on Paul's letters and law/gospel matters, Schreiner develops two themes that emerge from a detailed reading of the New Testament as a whole: 1. The already and not-yet reality of the kingdom of God. Schreiner argues that the New Testament apostles fully embraced the Old Testament's vision of God's reign, and wholeheartedly affirmed that the coming of Jesus Christ represented its arrival. … [Read more...] about Tom Schreiner’s New Testament Theology
The Viability of Huckabee in a General Election
William Kristol writes an op-ed piece for the NY Times called President Mike Huckabee?. A few highlights: "For me, therefore, the most interesting moment in Saturday night’s Republican debate at St. Anselm College was when the candidates were asked what arguments they would make if they found themselves running against Obama in the general election. The best answer came, not surprisingly, from the best Republican campaigner so far — Mike Huckabee. He began by calmly mentioning his and Obama’s contrasting views on issues from guns to life to same-sex marriage. This served to remind Republicans … [Read more...] about The Viability of Huckabee in a General Election
Mohler on Engaging the City of Man, and More
I'm about half way through so far. Mohler uses the first few chapters to paint a picture for Christian engagement in the public square, unpacking myths such as the notion that no religious motivation should ever be allowed to influence policy determination. Mohler sums up the argument: "Not only must a person advocating a public-policy position have a purely secular rationale, but his advocacy must be secularly motivated as well. It is not enough to offer secular arguments for a position if one's real reason for holding it is a belief in God." In chapter four, Mohler responds: 1. A liberal … [Read more...] about Mohler on Engaging the City of Man, and More
Clinton, Clinton, & Gore: A Complicated Triad of Power
Naomie Emery in this week's cover story for the Weekly Standard provides a detailed and fascinating discussion of the unstable, tense balance of power in the eight years of the Clinton Administration, with both the Vice-President and First Lady setting their sights on the highest office from well before Day 1. The article helpfully explains why Gore lost in 2000 while Hillary Clinton won. It also sheds light on why Hillary is now struggling (as I write, she is 10 points behind Obama in NH). The Intro: Between January 20, 1993, and January 20, 2001, the Clinton White House was home to three … [Read more...] about Clinton, Clinton, & Gore: A Complicated Triad of Power
Byron York of NR on the Iowa Caucuses
National Review White House correspondent Byron York pens an insightful piece on the contrast between the strategies of Team Huckabee and Team Romney in Iowa. The campaign’s strategy was shaped by two things, Saltsman said. First was Huckabee’s talent as a communicator, and second was the fact that the campaign was always nearly broke. Put those two together, and you had a campaign constantly searching for free media exposure. “We’ve been criticized sometimes for — after a big event, we went straight to Washington to do media, or we went straight to New York to do media,” Saltsman said. “That … [Read more...] about Byron York of NR on the Iowa Caucuses