Writing for the New York Times, Ross Douthat articulately explains why Brit Hume's public comments on Christianity and Tiger Woods were perfectly reasonable, yet subject to a high degree of scorn in our day: Liberal democracy offers religious believers a bargain. Accept, as a price of citizenship, that you may never impose your convictions on your neighbor, or use state power to compel belief. In return, you will be free to practice your own faith as you see fit — and free, as well, to compete with other believers (and nonbelievers) in the marketplace of ideas. That’s the theory. In practice, … [Read more...] about Ross Douthat on Tiger Woods, Brit Hume, and Religion
Interview with R.C. Sproul on His Latest Book – Part 1
Reformation Trust has recently released a revised and expanded version of R.C. Sproul's Surprised by Suffering: The Role of Pain and Death in The Christian Life. R.C. Sproul was kind enough to respond to a few questions about this book. I submitted them via e-mail and Mr. John Duncan presented them verbally to Dr. Sproul. QUESTION: In Surprised by Suffering, you write that your father’s death was what brought you to Christ. Can you tell us how that transpired? SPROUL: My father died in 1956, and he had been seriously ill for three years before, so it was a slow process, and the whole time … [Read more...] about Interview with R.C. Sproul on His Latest Book – Part 1
In Defense of Brit Hume
Scorn for Brit Hume, in light of his remarks about Tiger Woods, Buddhism, and Christianity, is coming from many quarters. Josh Harris is right -- Jesus says to Mr. Hume:"Blessed are you when people hate you and when they exclude you and revile you and spurn your name as evil, on account of the Son of Man!" (Luke 6:22)Josiah Faas points out that some are calling for Hume's resignation, and that one can e-mail their support of Hume to FNS@FoxNews.com. Here's the e-mail I just sent: Dear Fox News, In his new capacity as a commentator (a panelist on Fox News Sunday), it seems Mr. Hume should be … [Read more...] about In Defense of Brit Hume
Beauty From The Heart: Hannah Farver
Hannah Farver and Lindsey Wagstaffe are two teenage ladies who are passionate about reclaiming and promoting the robust, biblical vision of true womanhood. In 2005, they founded a website for young women called Beauty from the Heart. The site quickly became a go-to spot for young women interested in recovering God's design for feminine attractiveness. Being nationally ranked public speakers, their ministry soon extended to a string of conferences on themes such as purity, modesty, and femininity. Over the next two weeks, I'll post an introductory interview that I did with them awhile back. … [Read more...] about Beauty From The Heart: Hannah Farver
Brit Hume Encourages Tiger Woods To Become a Christian
Brit Hume is a senior political analyst for Fox News and a regular panelist on Fox News Sunday. Prior to that, Hume was the Washington, DC managing editor at Fox News and the anchor of Special Report with Brit Hume (until he stepped down in late 2008). He is highly respected in his field, with an active and diverse career spanning almost forty years in journalism, twenty-three of which were spent with ABC. What many don't know is that Hume is a Christian. When he stepped down as managing editor, he made the typical observation: he wanted to spend more time with his family. But he also … [Read more...] about Brit Hume Encourages Tiger Woods To Become a Christian
At The Buzzer – Nothing But Net
Absolutely amazing end to the Florida vs. North Carolina State game. (My apologies to N.C. State fans.) HT: Kevin DeYoung via Denny Burk … [Read more...] about At The Buzzer – Nothing But Net