Nancy Gibbs writes an interesting cover story on feminism's remarkable transformation of the workplace and the culture: College campuses used to be almost 60-40 male; now the ratio has reversed, and close to half of law and medical degrees go to women, up from fewer than 10% in 1970. Half the Ivy League presidents are women, and two of the three network anchors soon will be; three of the four most recent Secretaries of State have been women. There are more than 145 foundations designed to empower women around the world, in the belief that this is the greatest possible weapon against poverty … [Read more...] about The Triumphs and Tribulations of Feminism
Should Christians Aim To Convert Others?
John Piper reflects on the question: Should Christians Say That Their Aim Is to Convert Others to Faith in Christ? He raises this issue for three reasons: 1. Because in our delicate and dangerous setting of global religious pluralism, how we speak about our aims can get us kicked out of a country or worse. 2. Because we want to follow Paul’s pattern of honesty: "But we have renounced disgraceful, underhanded ways. We refuse to practice cunning or to tamper with God’s word, but by the open statement of the truth we would commend ourselves to everyone’s conscience in the sight of God” (2 … [Read more...] about Should Christians Aim To Convert Others?
Counterfeit Gods – Tim Keller
Tim Keller's new (soon to be best-selling) book is out: Counterfeit Gods: The Empty Promises of Money, Sex, and Power, and the Only Hope that Matters. In the coming weeks, Lord willing I'll have a review and an interview with Pastor Keller on the book. (I was supposed to have a copy of the book by now, but it appears to have gotten lost in the mail or something and another is en route.) I came across this post of Tim Keller telling a little bit of his own story with counterfeit gods. Here's an excerpt: I often get asked how I personally became acquainted with the pervasive influence of … [Read more...] about Counterfeit Gods – Tim Keller
Hitchens & Wilson On The Huffington Post
Christopher Hitchens and Douglas Wilson have debated the existence of God at many Christian establishments (like King's College and Westminster Seminary in Philadelphia), but the movie COLLISIONalso shows them going at it in what looks like a tavern. Today, the men interact on the (electronic) pages of the prominent, left-leaning The Huffington Post. An excerpt from Wilson's post: If the atheist is right, then I am not a Christian because I have mistaken beliefs, but am rather a Christian because that is what these chemicals would always do in this arrangement and at this temperature. The … [Read more...] about Hitchens & Wilson On The Huffington Post
Was It Possible for Jesus to Sin?
John Piper tackles one of my favorite theological twisters: Was it possible for Jesus to sin? He helpfully distinguishes between natural ability and moral ability. … [Read more...] about Was It Possible for Jesus to Sin?
Interview with Marvin Olasky
Trevin Wax has begun an interview with Marvin Olasky (and will be posting part 2 tomorrow). In this first installment, they discuss Olasky's former attraction to Marxism, his conversion to Christianity, capitalism, socialism, and health care. … [Read more...] about Interview with Marvin Olasky